IPL 2023 Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans: Key players to watch in opening match

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IPL 2023 Chennai Super
Kings vs Gujarat Titans

Indian Premier League 2023 opening match on Friday between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. [{ "selector": ".owpjn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 469px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".mxtug-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

CSK vs GT: Time of play

The IPL 2023 match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will begin at 7.30 PM IST on Friday after the star-studded opening ceremony. The toss will take place at 7 PM IST. [{ "selector": ".wzxto-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-144.5859165384312px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".efkwq-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Key CSK, GT players
to watch

Here are a few IPL players who are likely to perform well today: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson, Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan. [{ "selector": ".aqwge-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 465px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".udrsm-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gaikwad-Conway
combo in focus

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway are two of the most promising openers currently playing in IPL, and their pairing is sure to bring fireworks in IPL 2023. [{ "selector": ".lnpcn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 475px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".xccfg-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Stokes, Jadeja key
all-rounders

Two of the world's best all-rounders in the same team, in the same frame will raise fervour among CSK fans as Stokes joined the franchise for Rs 16.25 crore [{ "selector": ".fqaez-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".kcppn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 480px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Shubman-Kane
combo to watch

Talented Shubman Gill can complement underrated Kane Williamson, says legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers [{ "selector": ".fcoau-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 474px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".azmta-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

GT skipper Hardik Pandya

After winning the cup during their very first outing, focus will return on Gujarat Titans' captain Hardik Pandya if he can maintain the momentum second time in a way [{ "selector": ".jigcl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 474px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".xxoqi-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rashid Khan's spin in focus

Afghanistan spin bowler Rashid Khan, also knowsn for lusty blows as a lower-order batsman, has to perform for GT to win the match against CSK as he's known to keep things tight on one end with his spin bowling [{ "selector": ".uweci-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 440px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".kbcrf-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

GT vs CSK head-to-head

Gujarat Titans have a 2-0 lead in the head-to-head record against Chennai Super Kings in previous IPL games. 1. GT (170/7) beat CSK (169/5) by 3 wickets, Apr 17, 2022. 2. GT (137/3) beat CSK (133/5) by 7 wickets, May 15, 2022 [{ "selector": ".rokgc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 439px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".alexe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gujarat Titans vs Chennai
Super Kings: Narendra
Modi Stadium pitch report

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium has always been batting-friendly in the T20 format. Experts have predicted a slow, low-scoring game on Friday. [{ "selector": ".mnmix-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 482px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".wwftg-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

IPL 2023 Gujarat Titans
vs Chennai Super Kings:
Where to watch?

Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India. [{ "selector": ".sszzi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 488px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".iipgo-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

IPL 2023 Gujarat Titans
vs Chennai Super Kings:
Live streaming

Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings match will be streamed live on the Jio Cinema app and website in India. [{ "selector": ".crzzn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 476px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zljot-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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IPL 2023 Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans: Key players to watch in opening match

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