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Chennai Super Kings VS Gujarat Titans : After winning their opening game, both teams registered victories on the points table. Who will prevail in the spectacular finale that happened last year?

• Clearly enjoying himself against the Gujarat Titans’ bowlers, new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 304 runs at an average of 60.80 in five innings, including four fifty-plus scores.
  
• Last season, Sai Sudharsan created waves with an incredible 96 to give Gujarat Titans a chance to defeat CSK in the championship game. He’s amassed an incredible 118 runs at 184.37 SR from 2 games vs CSK.
  
• The top wicket-takers for both teams—Matheesha Pathirana of CSK and Mohammad Shami of Gujarat Titans—will not be available for this game.

Our pick to win this match is Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings VS Gujarat Titans

MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS

The first week of IPL 2024 set the tone for an exhilarating season with its twists and close finishes. As we move into the second week, fans can expect more nail-biting encounters, including a highly anticipated rematch between Chennai Super Kings Vs Gujarat Titans.

In last year’s final, Chennai emerged victorious in a rain-affected match, showcasing their ability to chase down a challenging target under pressure. They also defeated Gujarat in the qualifier to secure their spot in the finals. On the other hand, Gujarat displayed resilience by winning three matches that went down to the wire.

These past encounters highlight the competitiveness between these two teams and their determination to fight till the end. With Gujarat Titans excelling in chases and Chennai Super Kings showcasing both defending and chasing prowess, this upcoming match promises to be another thrilling showdown where no team will hold back. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a captivating contest between these evenly matched sides!

Teams Preview –

Chennai Super Kings Preview :

In recent matchups against Gujarat Titans, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a standout performer for Chennai Super Kings, amassing over 300 runs with four scores of 50+. His consistency has been unmatched within the CSK lineup.

While other CSK batsmen like Ambati Rayudu and Devon Conway have also delivered notable performances against Gujarat in the past, they will be absent from this upcoming match. Shivam Dube, who has scored 71 runs in five innings against Gujarat, will be eager to enhance his average and strike rate in this fixture.

Chennai Super Kings have not been able to post a total exceeding 180 against Gujarat so far and will be aiming to change that trend in their next encounter. To achieve this, their batting unit must rally around Gaikwad’s form.

On the bowling front, Matheesha Pathirana has made a significant impact for Chennai Super Kings VS Gujarat Titans, claiming six wickets in three games. Ravindra Jadeja and Maheesh Theekshana have also contributed effectively with the ball. Chennai will likely rely on their spinners to stifle Gujarat’s batters on a dry and sluggish pitch.

The hosts will need to address Deepak Chahar’s performance against GT as well, as he has taken three wickets in three matches. Overall, Chennai Super Kings will look to capitalize on their key players’ strengths and strategic approach to secure a positive result in this crucial clash.

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman.

Gujarat Titans Preview :

Four players from the Gujarat Giants team have scored 100 runs apiece against CSK: openers Shubman Gill (162 runs from 5 hits) and Wriddhiman Saha (169 runs from 5 hits); Tamil Nadu’s Sai Sudharsan (118 from 2); and aggressive middle order batsman David Miller (113 from 4).

When compared to their South American batting contemporaries, they have undoubtedly performed well as a unit. The previous night, when they were facing inexperienced pacers from the Mumbai Indians, their batting appeared somewhat apathetic as Bumrah and Coetzee combined to capture 5/41 from their 8 overs. The fact that there aren’t any fast-medium pacers in the CSK camp who can routinely clock in above 145 will make GT batsmen happy.

Their bowlers performed an incredible comeback to save victory over MI in the bowling department. In the last overs, Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore maintained the pressure on the scoreboard for the incoming batters by slowing down the pace of scoring.

The second Afghan in the lineup, Azmatullah Omarzai, performed brilliantly with the new ball, taking two vital wickets. Spencer Johnson’s debut went from horrifying to memorable in an outstanding second over as he conceded eight runs in return for two vital wickets. Mohit Sharma would come in quite helpful as he has some experience with the surface at Chennai. Against MI, he took two wickets, which will greatly help his confidence.

Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad/Spencer Johnson, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma.

Pitch & Weather Conditions:

Weather :

In the first-ever match between CSK and RCB, the pitch performed better than anticipated. We may be in for a high-scoring match if these sides are given a surface comparable to one another. It is expected that the weather will cooperate well for the game, however it could be a little dry and muggy.

Pitch Report:

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai, will host this game. For a few games now, chasing has been the clear winner, and it looks like that will continue tomorrow. In a match played here early in the previous season, Gujarat Titans lost by a score of fifteen runs.

Toss: To Ball.

Gujarat Titans, who have triumphed three matches out of four, have had an easy time trailing the Chennai Super Kings. In the previous year’s final, CSK chose to field first in an attempt to surprise them, and it ultimately paid off. Anticipate that the side that wins the toss will ask the other team to bat first.

In what is left of their IPL career, Gujarat Titans have a strong record against CSK. They have a strong batting lineup, and their bowling attack is diverse, with Noor Ahmad ready to fill in as the third spinner when the surface calls for it. Gujarat Titans to prevail in a fiercely contested game.

Our pick to win this match is Chennai Super Kings

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