The season started with CSK taking on the Gujarat Titans at Ahmedabad and it ends the same way. Earlier this week, the Chennai Super Kings managed to get their first win against the Gujarat Titans as they went on to their 10th Final in 14 seasons. That game though was in Chepauk, where the ball turned really well and was good for their style of play. Ahmedabad in contrast is a six-hitting ground which can often be a graveyard for Chennai’s style of bowling.

Chennai are yet to win a game here while Gujarat have been handsome favorites at home throughout. Another big factor for the Gujarat Titans is Shubman Gill, who has been batting in another dimension this season. With Gill’s form and with the top three bowlers in the league from Gujarat, the Titans look a very scary prospect.

Both teams though have come this far with a similar template. They have backed their players to the hilt, chopping and changing the least and have found a lot of comfort with role-clarity. Now, they get ready for another Final, while Hardik Pandya comes into his fifth Final having never lost in an IPL Final.

CSK vs GT Match Details

Date: May 28th, 2023

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Ahmedabad

CSK vs GT Weather Report

A warm evening is expected at Ahmedabad.

CSK vs GT Pitch Report

A flat track, with no turn on a six-hitting ground is enough to promise a run-fest with batting second being the better option.

CSK vs GT Head-to-Head

CSK vs GT Predicted Playing XII

GT Playing XI

Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohit Sharma/Mohammad Shami, Noor Ahmed

CSK Playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu.Matheesha Pathirana, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Tushar Deshpande, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana

CSK vs GT Key Players

Shubman Gill

For both sides, Shubman Gill is the game. With three centuries in his last four innings, Gill has been in the form of his life. His strike rate and six-hitting skill have gone up this season and his numbers at Ahmedabad make him all the more scary. The Chennai Super Kings will have a really tough time against him especially due to the fact that they will not have much spin to work with and their new-ball bowlers may not have the best of match-ups against Gill.

Ruturaj Gaikwad

As Shubman Gill is to the Gujarat Titans, Ruturaj Gaikwad could well determine CSK’s fortunes. He has some good numbers against Rashid Khan, but struggles against the others, Mohammad Shami in particular. CSK though will hope he gets off to a good start as they will need all the batting strength they can get with Gujarat’s bowling attack looking very strong.

GT’s Top Five Batters This Season

CSK’s Top Five Batters This Season

GT’s Top Five Bowlers This Season

CSK’s Top Five Bowlers This Season

GT vs CSK Match Tips

Both sides have defined role clarity and consistency this season. Ahmedabad though is a different ball game for the Chennai Super Kings, and with their game reliant on the pitch turning, Ahmedabad will be tough for them. Gujarat on the other hand has a lot more balance in their side, and their players just keep coming at the opposition. Shubman Gill’s form is another factor that will keep Gujarat favorites for the upcoming game.

Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans Will Win the Match