![]() ![]() Notably, the IPL will begin just a few days after the conclusion of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL). ![]() Defending champions Gujarat Titans will engage in a tussle with four-time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings to kickstart the cricket carnival on Friday, March 31. However, Jadeja and former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will have to show more intent when the going gets tough in the middle.The biggest extravaganza in franchise cricket is back with its sixteenth edition as BCCI, on February 17, officially unveiled the schedule and dates for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Opener Robin Uthappa also turned back the clock during his 88-run hammering of RCB bowlers. All-rounder Shivam Dube has been their star performer as he blasted an unbeaten 95 at number four the other night. Ditto for Ambati Rayudu, who has failed to capitalise on his starts. Moeen Ali too has lacked consistency at the top of the order. Rahul Tewatia too shone in his role of a finisher as his sixes earned the Titans a win over Lucknow Super Giants.įor CSK, time is running out for young opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been in horrible form this season. Rookie Abhinav Manohar and South Africa’s David Miller came good in their last match and the team will expect them to take more responsibility. In the batting department, Pandya and opener Shubman Gill, with two fifties each, have been among the runs but Matthew Wade’s form has been a concern. With six wickets so far, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan too has done the job of squeezing the run flow. The Titans, however, boast of a formidable bowling line-up with New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson (8 wickets), India quick Mohammed Shami (7) and Pandya (4) himself all capable of taking wickets and putting the opposition under the pump. ![]() Jadeja, on the other hand, has endured a tough initial phase with the team losing their first four matches before opening account with a 23-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore.īowling has been a major concern for CSK but the former champions produced a better show against RCB with the spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana and skipper Jadeja running riot with seven wickets between them in their last match.īut pacer Mukesh Choudhary has not been able to rise to the occasion in the absence of CSK’s main weapon Deepak Chahar, who has been ruled out of the IPL due to a back injury.Ĭhris Jordon and Dwayne Bravo have done well overall to keep things in check even though the latter was taken for runs in the last match. The Titans are headed into the match after bouncing back from their only loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad with a 37-run win over Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. Pandya has given the newcomers a rollicking start with four wins in five games. While Jadeja was elevated to the captaincy role by CSK, Pandya was roped in as the leader of the Titans after Mumbai Indians didn’t retain the gifted all-rounder as he struggled with his fitness. Known for their all-round skills, both CSK captain Ravindra Jadeja and GT skipper Hardik Pandya have served Indian cricket well and the duo will be engaged in a battle of tactical supremacy on Sunday with both teams looking to continue their momentum after wins in their previous matches. In the 29th match of the IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans will take on Chennai Super Kings at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune today. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP The Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK are unchanged. GT have made two changes to their eleven with Alzarri Joseph replacing Pandya while Wriddhiman Saha coming in place of Matthew Wade. Rashid is leading the team in place of Hardik Pandya who has a stiffness in his groin area. Read more Mohammed Shami (1/20) and Yash Dayal (1/40) claimed one each.Įarlier, stand-in captain Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. ![]()
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