IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 15 runs, Entering 10th final in 14 Seasons. 

Chennai super kings are famous for their comebacks in IPL seasons. From being eliminated at 9 spots in the previous season, Dhoni’s Team grabbed the position in IPL final by beating Gujarat Titans in Chepauk.

Highlights:

·        Ruturaj Gaikwad gets player of the match for smashing 60 runs on 44 balls.

·        Ravindra Jadeja sparks with Bat and Ball both, picks 2 important wickets & scores quick 22 runs in 16 balls.

·        Ravindra Jadeja Completes 150 wickets in his IPL career.

What is IPL?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) started in 2008, is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It is the most-watched T20 tournament in India. This year IPL organising its 16^th season in India consisting of 10 different franchises.

CSK beats GT in Qualifier 1.

Chennai Super Kings beats Gujarat Titans in Chepauk by 15 runs. After losing the toss, CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad gets caught at midwicket in the second over and luckily saved by no-ball, later smashed 60 runs in 44 balls. Gaikwad and convey were unbeaten in the first ten overs but GT bounced back with two crucial wickets of Gaikwad and Shivam Dube.

After that, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, and Ravindra set a target of 173. Gujarat Titans didn’t get momentum in the early overs and lost their opening wickets of Wriddhiman Saha, Hardik Pandya, and Dasun Shanaka. Later, Ravindra Jadeja bowled David Miller & Deepak Chahar get the most important wicket of Shubhman Gill.

Rashid Cameo

Despite increasing in Required run- rate, Rashid Khan smashed 30 runs in 16 balls and give a glimmer of hope to GT fans but Tushar Deshpande breaks all hope of GT fans by getting Rashid’s wickets and booked the spot in the final by 15 runs.

MS Dhoni’s said about retirement from IPL.

Being asked about Dhoni’s last match in IPL by Harsha Bhogle, he answered that “I don’t know, I have 8-9 months to decide, why to take that headache now. I have ample time to decide”. He added that he will always be there for Chennai Super Kings, whether it’s playing form or sitting somewhere outside.

Conclusion:

By beating Gujarat Titans in qualifier 1 to enter in Finals of IPL 2023, CSK becomes the most successful team by entering the 10^th finals in 14 seasons.