The IPL 2023 opening GT vs CSK match took place on March 31st at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The defending champions, Gujarat Titans, won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Chennai Super Kings began their innings with a solid start, as opener Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a magnificent 92 off 50 balls. His innings included 4 fours and 9 sixes and helped Chennai reach a total of 178/7 in their 20 overs. However, the Titans made a comeback in the middle overs to restrict the opposition and limit CSK’s score to a manageable total in the first GT vs CSK match.
In response, Gujarat Titans started their innings with a bang, as opener Wriddhiman Saha hit a couple of sixes and fours in his 25 off 16 balls. Shubman Gill, who has been in sensational form over the past few months, continued his rich vein of form and played some breathtaking shots to set up the chase for the home team. He scored a brilliant 63 off 36 balls with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes.
In the end, Gujarat Titans got home in 19.2 overs, winning the match by 5 wickets. Rashid Khan was named the Player of the Match for his impressive bowling performance, as he picked up 2 crucial wickets for just 26 runs in his 4 overs.
The GT vs CSK match was played in front of a near-capacity crowd at the world’s largest cricket stadium, adding to the excitement of the occasion. With this win, Gujarat Titans started their title defense on a positive note and will look to carry forward the momentum in their upcoming matches. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from this defeat and come back stronger in their next game.
Overall, it was an entertaining GT vs CSK match that had everything – high-quality batting, impressive bowling, and some stunning fielding. The fans were treated to a spectacle, and it sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting season of IPL cricket.
