Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Head to Head:
Chennai Super Kings 1 - 3 Gujarat Titans
What to expect:
Even as the weather is expected to be mostly sunny and dry, the possibility of brief showers hasn't been ruled out. A day ahead of the game, Vikram Solanki has stated that the pitch is expected to be friendly for scoring runs.
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Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Final
2023-05-28 12:34:25
2023-05-28 12:35:45
Gujarat Titans Squad:
Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little, Srikar Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Odean Smith, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Pradeep Sangwan, Matthew Wade, Jayant Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Abhinav Manohar, Alzarri Joseph, Darshan Nalkande, Urvil Patel, Yash Dayal
Chennai Super Kings Squad:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Akash Singh, Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, Sisanda Magala, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Bhagath Varma, Nishant Sindhu
2023-05-28 12:36:46
Did You Know:
- This match will be MS Dhoni's 250th appearance in IPL - the first player to achieve the milestone.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored a half-century in each of the four encounters against Gujarat Titans
- Shubman Gill needs 122 runs to equal Virat Kohli's record of most runs (973) in an IPL season
- This match will be MS Dhoni's 250th appearance in IPL - the first player to achieve the milestone.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored a half-century in each of the four encounters against Gujarat Titans
- Shubman Gill needs 122 runs to equal Virat Kohli's record of most runs (973) in an IPL season
2023-05-28 12:37:34
Tactics & Matchups:
Deepak Chahar is one of the rare bowlers who has had some success against Shubman Gill. The seamer has dismissed the in-form GT opener thrice in 47 balls, while conceding 62 runs, in IPL. His spell upfront will be the key for CSK.
Similarly, the out-of-form Ambati Rayudu, could have a role to play in countering Rashid Khan in the middle overs. The batter has scored 91 runs off the leggie in 73 balls, getting dismissed only once.
Deepak Chahar is one of the rare bowlers who has had some success against Shubman Gill. The seamer has dismissed the in-form GT opener thrice in 47 balls, while conceding 62 runs, in IPL. His spell upfront will be the key for CSK.
Similarly, the out-of-form Ambati Rayudu, could have a role to play in countering Rashid Khan in the middle overs. The batter has scored 91 runs off the leggie in 73 balls, getting dismissed only once.
2023-05-28 12:50:49
What They Said:
"The game doesn't change but the outcome does. It's really hard not to look too far ahead and dream of winning it again. To be a part of it is what we sit out to do, that's our purpose." - Stephan Fleming, CSK head coach, on the nervousness of the final
"Shubman has batted for a lion's share of overs and we are very pleased that he is doing that. At any given time there can only be two batters. If the entirety of our overs, if it's just the openers batting, it's just fine by us - Vikram Solanki, GT Director of Cricket
"The game doesn't change but the outcome does. It's really hard not to look too far ahead and dream of winning it again. To be a part of it is what we sit out to do, that's our purpose." - Stephan Fleming, CSK head coach, on the nervousness of the final
"Shubman has batted for a lion's share of overs and we are very pleased that he is doing that. At any given time there can only be two batters. If the entirety of our overs, if it's just the openers batting, it's just fine by us - Vikram Solanki, GT Director of Cricket
2023-05-28 13:21:40
What has worked for GT?
A team which boasts of both the orange cup and purple cap holder is meant to be dominant. Shubman Gill (orange cap) has scored 3 tons in his last 4 games and has accumulated 851 runs so far in this season – tells you the young man has taken the stage by storm.
GT has the three highest wicket-takers this season – Shami (2
, Rashid (27), and Mohit (24).
The defending champions are in great rhythm and would be hungry to win back-to-back trophies.
A team which boasts of both the orange cup and purple cap holder is meant to be dominant. Shubman Gill (orange cap) has scored 3 tons in his last 4 games and has accumulated 851 runs so far in this season – tells you the young man has taken the stage by storm.
GT has the three highest wicket-takers this season – Shami (2
, Rashid (27), and Mohit (24).
The defending champions are in great rhythm and would be hungry to win back-to-back trophies.
2023-05-28 13:32:42
Toss delayed due to rain
The pitch report below was before the rain arrived. These showers could well make bowling first a very tempting option now. There's also news that Ambati Rayudu is playing his last IPL match today.
2023-05-28 13:57:29
In reply to Narper
"It's windy and pouring," says Aayush. "Some lightning and thunder as well. Chants of 'Dhoni, Dhoni' aren't stopping
2023-05-28 13:59:32
19:18 Local Time, 13:48 GMT, 19:18 IST:
Okay, so after looking at the playing conditions, contrary to what we reported earlier (which was based on last season's guidelines), there is no reserve day. 12.26am is the cut-off for a five-over contest. If that doesn't happen, and a Super Over also isn't possible, GT will win the title.
2023-05-28 14:07:37
19:32 Local Time, 14:02 GMT, 19:32 IST:
Apologies for the confusion earlier, we finally have clarification that there is a reserve day tomorrow. Also, no overs will be lost until 9.35pm local. And for a five-over game, the cut-off time is 12.06am.
Apologies for the confusion earlier, we finally have clarification that there is a reserve day tomorrow. Also, no overs will be lost until 9.35pm local. And for a five-over game, the cut-off time is 12.06am.
2023-05-28 14:09:32
19:36 Local Time, 14:06 GMT, 19:36 IST:
Some good news from Ahmedabad. "Rain has stopped," reports Aayush.
Some good news from Ahmedabad. "Rain has stopped," reports Aayush.
2023-05-28 14:29:47
19:42 Local Time, 14:12 GMT, 19:42 IST:
Annnd it's drizzling again... argh
Annnd it's drizzling again... argh
2023-05-28 15:05:12
20:32 Local Time, 15:02 GMT, 20:32 IST:
Oops, maybe the last update jinxed it. Because Ayush now says the rain has got heavier again.
Oops, maybe the last update jinxed it. Because Ayush now says the rain has got heavier again.
2023-05-28 15:09:54
In reply to Narper
Give Paulie the title and allyuh go home.
Today is football not fixit lickit for bookies 
Shubman has batted for a lion's share of overs
This is as Indian as ‘prepone’
2023-05-28 15:35:02
21:01 Local Time, 15:31 GMT, 21:01 IST:
The rain is down to a drizzle. Umpires are out there having a look. Super sooper in full swing. Just a reminder, we can have a 9:35 PM start without overs being lost.
The rain is down to a drizzle. Umpires are out there having a look. Super sooper in full swing. Just a reminder, we can have a 9:35 PM start without overs being lost.
2023-05-28 15:36:54
In reply to Halliwell
Give Paulie the title and allyuh go home.
Pouty done get knock out
Its Johnny B with Dhoni in the running.
But Al Jo and Odean Smith are in the GT and in the hunt too
2023-05-28 15:53:41
21:19 Local Time, 15:49 GMT, 21:19 IST:
Oh, no! We all were feeling upbeat but the rain has made a return! It has been that kind of a evening.
Oh, no! We all were feeling upbeat but the rain has made a return! It has been that kind of a evening.
2023-05-28 17:14:28
22:42 Local Time, 17:12 GMT, 22:42 IST:
Alright folks! We are slowly getting into that territory where we will have some official news.
Alright folks! We are slowly getting into that territory where we will have some official news.
2023-05-28 17:27:35
22:54 Local Time, 17:24 GMT, 22:54 IST:
Ding! Here it goes -
the game has been postponed for tomorrow.
Ding! Here it goes -
the game has been postponed for tomorrow.
2023-05-29 13:36:39
In reply to Narper
Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and have opted to field
Dhoni: We'll bowl first with the rain forecast being around. Yesterday we were in the dressing room. As a cricketer you always want to play.
It was the crowd that suffered the most. Hopefully we can entertain them. Pitch has been under cover for a long time, but throughout the tournament the pitch has behaved well over here. Quite happy it will be a 20-over game we'll be playing. Serves justice to the tournament like this. Same team.
2023-05-29 13:41:38
Teams:
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI):
Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI):
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
2023-05-29 13:49:57
In reply to shivnotout
Odean Smith is on the list of GT subs.
Certainly something to cheer about.
2023-05-29 14:00:00
In reply to Drapsey
Gujarat Titans Subs:
Joshua Little, Srikar Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Odean Smith, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore.
Chennai Super Kings Subs:
Shivam Dube, Mitchell Santner, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Akash Singh.
2023-05-29 14:12:25
Deshpande to Gill, 1 run
Deshpande produces a chance, but Chahar drops it at square leg. That's a sitter. Fullish and veering into the pads, Gill checks another flick and chips it in the air. Chahar does a David and shells it. Will Gill press on to punish Chahar and CSK?
Deshpande produces a chance, but Chahar drops it at square leg. That's a sitter. Fullish and veering into the pads, Gill checks another flick and chips it in the air. Chahar does a David and shells it. Will Gill press on to punish Chahar and CSK?
There's a pattern here. Drop Gill early and he goes on to score a ton.
2023-05-29 14:13:07
In reply to Drapsey
Shubman Gill dropped on 3
1.4
Tushar Deshpande to Shubman Gill, 1 run, is that a drop catch? Oh dear! Dhoni had the fielder in the perfect position at backward square, it goes straight to him and Chahar drops a regulation catch. That too of Shubman Gill! Fuller than a length, on the pads of Gill who flicks uppishly. What a stroke of luck for him!
Tushar Deshpande to Shubman Gill, 1 run, is that a drop catch? Oh dear! Dhoni had the fielder in the perfect position at backward square, it goes straight to him and Chahar drops a regulation catch. That too of Shubman Gill! Fuller than a length, on the pads of Gill who flicks uppishly. What a stroke of luck for him!
GT 18/0 (2.3) CRR: 7.2
2023-05-29 14:15:20
In reply to Narper
Has Chahar dropped the trophy? Chahar has done a blunder dropping Gill in the last over! It was a relatively easy chance at backward square leg for Chahar. It was a good field placement from Dhoni to keep a man there instead of short fine. A player who is in such prime form, dropping him can prove to be really decisive.
GT 49/0 (5) CRR: 9.8
2023-05-29 14:29:26
In reply to Drapsey
There's a pattern here. Drop Gill early and he goes on to score a ton.
Gill's last 5 innings with the bat: 129 42 104* 101 6
today dropped on 3
3.3
Tushar Deshpande to Shubman Gill, FOUR, three in a row from Gill! Slower length ball outside off, Gill allows it to come on before punching it crisply through extra cover
3.2
Tushar Deshpande to Shubman Gill, FOUR, flicked in the air and lands wide of deep midwicket! Full into the pads, Gill lets his wrists take over, whips it nicely and comes right off the middle. There is a fielder at the boundary who charges to his left, but he fails to get there
3.1
Tushar Deshpande to Shubman Gill, FOUR, slower one into the pitch, Gill waits on it and pulls it superbly through midwicket! Made a cracking sound off his bat
5.5
Theekshana to Shubman Gill, FOUR, now the sweep over square leg! Has that carried all the way? No, just short. It's a flat length ball on middle, Gill gets low and times the pants off it
5.4
Theekshana to Shubman Gill, FOUR, Gill comes charging down and hammers it over extra cover! Oh he's putting on a show again! Such a difficult shot against someone like Theekshana who fires it through the air, but he executes it brilliantly
5.3
Theekshana to Shubman Gill, FOUR, another error in the field! CSK not quite at their best so far! Slightly short outside off, Gill cuts hard to point and it should've been stopped by Conway. But he hardly gets a hand while sliding across
2023-05-29 14:42:48
Jadeja and Dhoni outsmart superman Gill! Jadeja misses a couple of run out chances against Saha but gets rid of the rampaging Gill. A sharp away-turner at a quick pace from Jadeja to beat Gill. Brilliant glovework from MSD as well.
Shubman Gill st Dhoni b Jadeja 39(20) [4s-7]
Score after 7 overs
GT 67-1
2023-05-29 14:45:12
In reply to Narper
Ent you say Al Jo playing the final?
Odean I get it. Paulie tell everyone he wasn’t ready. But yuh know people 
2023-05-29 14:51:54
No Windies boyz in the playing final 11 on either team! Is our product that bad?
2023-05-29 15:27:33
GT 174/2 (17.1) CRR: 10.14
Hardik Pandya 2(3)Sai
Sudharsan 76(40
2023-05-29 15:28:40
In reply to Halliwell
Ent you say Al Jo playing the final?
I seh de man in de squad
Gujarat Titans Subs:
Joshua Little, Srikar Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Odean Smith, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore.
Joshua Little, Srikar Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Odean Smith, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore.
2023-05-29 15:44:09
19.3
Pathirana to Sai Sudharsan, out Lbw!! End of an outstanding knock from Sai Sudharsan! He has showed his class and range tonight. Very full ball, tailing in from outside off, Sai Sudharsan tries to play it across but misses to be pinged on the pads. Up goes the umpire's finger. The review doesn't work but Sai Sudharsan has scored the highest score for an uncapped player in an IPL final!
Sai Sudharsan lbw b Pathirana 96(47) [4s-8 6s-6]
19.6
Pathirana to Rashid Khan, out Caught by Gaikwad!!
Rashid Khan c Gaikwad b Pathirana 0(2)
2023-05-29 15:45:13
GT 214/4 (20) CRR: 10.7
Hardik Pandya 21(12)
2023-05-29 15:55:16
Highest team totals in IPL playoffs
233/3 - GT vs MI, Ahmedabad, 2023 Q2
226/6 - PBKS vs CSK, Mumbai WS, 2014 Q2
222/5 - CSK vs DC, Chennai, 2012 Q2
214/4 - GT vs CSK, Ahmedabad, 2023 Final
208/7 - SRH vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2016 Final
233/3 - GT vs MI, Ahmedabad, 2023 Q2
226/6 - PBKS vs CSK, Mumbai WS, 2014 Q2
222/5 - CSK vs DC, Chennai, 2012 Q2
214/4 - GT vs CSK, Ahmedabad, 2023 Final
208/7 - SRH vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2016 Final
2023-05-29 16:06:47
21:34 Local Time, 16:04 GMT, 21:34 IST:
Uh-oh! Just as we thought we were about to begin second innings, the "covers have come on," informs Aayush. There is a slight drizzle at the moment.
Uh-oh! Just as we thought we were about to begin second innings, the "covers have come on," informs Aayush. There is a slight drizzle at the moment.
2023-05-29 16:08:06
In reply to Narper
Head bowling coach Bravo
Deepak Chahar 4-0-38-1
Tushar Deshpande 4-0-56-0
Tushar Deshpande 4-0-56-0
Ravindra Jadeja 4-0-38-1
Matheesha Pathirana 4-0-44-2
2023-05-29 16:12:08
21:39 Local Time, 16:09 GMT, 21:39 IST:
Good news! The covers are off. Groundstaff busy making the pitch game-ready as Conway and Ruturaj wait anxiously in the dug-out
Good news! The covers are off. Groundstaff busy making the pitch game-ready as Conway and Ruturaj wait anxiously in the dug-out
2023-05-29 16:20:11
Gaikwad and Conway are at the crease.
Gaikwad is on strike.
Shami will open the attack
Gaikwad is on strike.
Shami will open the attack
2023-05-29 16:20:34
0.3
Shami to Gaikwad, FOUR off the mark with the boundary is Ruturaj Gaikwad!
2023-05-29 16:27:01
21:50 Local Time, 16:20 GMT, 21:50 IST:
Oh no! It's coming down hard now. Bails dislodged and off we go...the groundstaff storm into the centre and for now the pitch is covered. The bigger covers are now being brought on to cover the square. Crowd rushing for cover. Let's hope this is just a passing shower.
Oh no! It's coming down hard now. Bails dislodged and off we go...the groundstaff storm into the centre and for now the pitch is covered. The bigger covers are now being brought on to cover the square. Crowd rushing for cover. Let's hope this is just a passing shower.
2023-05-29 16:50:09
22:13 Local Time, 16:43 GMT, 22:13 IST:
Good news fellas! The covers are coming off. Looks like one of the practice pitches has taken a lot of water and the groundstaff are doing their best to dry it out. We are hearing that the next official update will be at 10:45 PM
.
Good news fellas! The covers are coming off. Looks like one of the practice pitches has taken a lot of water and the groundstaff are doing their best to dry it out. We are hearing that the next official update will be at 10:45 PM
2023-05-29 18:03:03
23:30 Local Time, 18:00 GMT, 23:30 IST:
Out walk both the umpires. They are having a keen look at the concerned pitch as the Super Sopper continues its work. Still some saw dust being applied on the edges.
Out walk both the umpires. They are having a keen look at the concerned pitch as the Super Sopper continues its work. Still some saw dust being applied on the edges.
2023-05-29 19:01:53
GT 214/4 (20)
CSK 58/0 (5) CRR: 11.6 REQ: 11.3
Chennai Super Kings need 113 runs in 60 balls - 2nd innings reduced to 15 overs due to rain, Target 171 runs
Rashid Khan
1-0-16-0
Noor Ahmad
1-0-6-0
2023-05-29 19:06:37
GT 214/4 (20)
CSK 72/0 (6) CRR: 12 REQ: 11
Chennai Super Kings need 99 runs in 54 balls
Devon Conway 44(22)
Ruturaj Gaikwad 25(14
2023-05-29 19:11:57
6.3
Noor Ahmad to Gaikwad, out Caught by Rashid Khan!! Gone!! Caught by an Afghan, bowled by an Afghan.
Gaikwad c Rashid Khan b Noor Ahmad 26(16) [4s-3 6s-1]
2023-05-29 19:36:35
In reply to Narper
out Caught by Shankar!! 25th wicket of the season for Mohit Sharma, and I can bet more than half of them would have been through slower ones like this... This was slower length ball outside off, Rahane knew it, was ready for it, played a chipped drive through covers but can't generate enough to clear the boundary. Holes out in the deep as sweeper cover completes the catch. Rahane c Shankar b Mohit Sharma 27(13) [4s-2 6s-2]
2023-05-29 19:39:08
In reply to Halliwell
GT 214/4 (20)
CSK 118/3 (11) CRR: 10.73 REQ: 13.25
Chennai Super Kings need 53 runs in 24 balls -
2nd innings reduced to 15 overs due to rain, Target 171 runs
2023-05-29 19:43:21
In reply to XDFIX
Chennai Super Kings need 38 runs in 18 balls
2023-05-29 19:51:16
In reply to shivnotout
Dhoni should play on for at least one more season.
We certainly don't want to remember this at bat as his last.
2023-05-29 20:04:40
In reply to Narper
that final was drama jeez
2023-05-29 20:23:40
GT 214/4 (20)
CSK 171/5 (15)
Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wkts (DLS method)
2023-05-29 20:30:13
01:36 Local Time, 20:06 GMT, 01:36 IST: It is 1:36 in the morning, we've had to play this game over three days but it still went down to the very last ball of the competition. And now we can say it again - CSK are champions again!!
A chase that was truncated down to 15 overs, got off to a solid start with their openers Ruturaj and Devon Conway getting them a top start once again. It was Conway who was the more aggressive, taking down Shami and Hardik in the powerplay. The introduction of Noor Ahmad got GT the wickets, as he dismissed both openers in the same over. It slowed like the scoring rate would slow down, but out walked Ajinkya Rahane who smoked two classy sixes off Josh Little. He then got two boundaries against Rashid, while his partner Dube struggled to find his timing. Dube finally found his gear in the final Rashid Khan over, hitting him for two sixes and getting CSK back in the contest. Rayudu was the next CSK batter to be a hero, he was the only one to pick Mohit Sharma's slower ones and slam it over the boundary ropes. Rayudu fell and then Dhoni was out first ball. Mohit Sharma then delivered almost the perfect last over, nailing four yorkers but then Sir Jadeja decided he'll have the final laugh, finishing the game off with a six and a four to eternalize his place in CSK folklore. Over to the presentations now...
2023-05-29 20:30:53
Players with most wins in IPL finals
6 - Rohit Sharma
6 - Ambati Rayudu
5 - Hardik Pandya
5 - Kieron Pollard
5 - MS Dhoni
6 - Rohit Sharma
6 - Ambati Rayudu
5 - Hardik Pandya
5 - Kieron Pollard
5 - MS Dhoni
2023-05-29 20:41:07
The guy that bowled that death over conceded 3 runs in his first 4 deliveries and with 10 needed from 2 balls that tall chap with the cap that always seems to be prancing about in the dugout thought he needed to show his importance.
Why would you send out a message at that stage to the bowler who seemed to have things under control?
Looks like management and not only the players are involved in the racket ..... 
2023-05-29 21:04:35
In reply to Kay
Looks like management and not only the players are involved in the racket
2023-05-30 13:28:00
In reply to Jumpstart
that final was drama jeez
So in other words, it all went perfectly to script.
2023-05-30 20:26:37
In reply to SnoopDog
can they script better than WWE?
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