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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 26, 2024, 17:21:26 IST
CSK vs GT Live Score, IPL 2024: It will be a test of wits between two new captains -- Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad -- when defending champions Chennai Super Kings clash with Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Both openers known for their smooth and elegant shot-making will be engaged in a battle of tactical supremacy as CSK and GT will be looking to sustain their momentum after wins in their previous matches. While Gaikwad was elevated to the captaincy role after the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down as skipper on the eve of CSK's opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gill had a bit more time to prepare for his new role as he was tasked to lead the Titans after Hardik Pandya left in November last year. At 24, Gill is the youngest captain in the IPL but he showcased his mettle against MI in the leadership role. However, Gill's task is made tad easier as he has head coach Ashish Nehra, who owns a tactically brilliant mind, the experienced David Miller and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson by his side. Gaikwad, on the other hand, impressed on his captaincy debut under the tutelage of the talismanic Dhoni as CSK breezed to a six-wicket win against RCB. But the bowling unit will eye an improved effort especially pacer Tushar Deshpande. After Mustafizur Rahman sizzled with a four-wicket haul, the CSK bowlers let Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik put up a 95-run stand to let RCB put a decent total on the board. Deshpande was guilty of leaking runs and he would be wary of another mediocre performance with veteran Shardul Thakur, who is also a handy customer with the bat, and the uncapped Mukesh Choudhary lurking around for a chance in the playing XI. Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has also been declared fit to play, having recovered from his hamstring injury. Furthermore, there's a chance that Rachin Ravindra can be used as a spin option, who has been bowling well in the nets of late. CSK are unlikely to fiddle with their batting line-up.
CSK vs GT: New foreign recruits shone for CSK against RCB
What will be a welcome boost is the fact that their new foreign recruits Rachin Ravindra and Mustafizur Rahman - initially brought in as cover for Devon Conway and Matheesha Pathirana respectively - have adapted to life at CSK in no time. Considering the way Ravindra creamed the ball in the powerplay and left-arm pacer Mustafizur bamboozled the RCB batters, it looked as though the duo had played all their lives in Chennai.
CSK vs GT: Ruturaj-led side will stick to its tried-and-tested template
Shubman Gill's GT, without an iota of doubt, will bank on their TN stars, but CSK will fancy themselves at a venue where they have taught many visiting team harsh lessons over the years. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Super Kings will stick to their tried-and-tested template, as was the case in the comfortable win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener.
CSK vs GT: Chennai coach on Titans' 'home' game
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that familiarity factor of the Tamil Nadu boys could increase Titans' chances of success. "It (local knowledge) could help. Definitely, for a few of the players, it will be a home game, in terms of conditions. But, yeah, it is hard to say," Fleming said.
CSK vs GT: Two TN players starred for the Titans against MI
During the course of GT's win against MI, southpaw Sai Sudharsan held their innings together with a 'Man of the Match' performance and left-arm spinner Sai Kishore checked the run-flow in the middle overs with his miserly spell. Add to that the wicket of Rohit Sharma which started tilting the balance in GT's favour.
CSK vs GT: Three TN players are in Gujarat starting XI
After featuring in the thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on Sunday, B Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar and R Sai Kishore are set to retain their places. Middle-order hitter Shahrukh Khan and Mohammed Shami's last-minute replacement Sandeep Warrier are waiting in the wings.
CSK vs GT: No home grown player in Chennai-based side
The beauty of franchise cricket is such that the visiting Titans side will consist of five 'locals', while Super Kings, the only IPL team from the state, have none from the region.
CSK vs GT: Home away from home for the Titans
If there is one IPL venue which Gujarat Titans can call home away from home, it is the MA Chidambaram Stadium, given the strong Tamil Nadu influence in their squad. The Titans playing pack comprises five TN members, who know the Chepauk pitches like the back of their palms. The TN group's 'local' knowledge will be worth its weight in gold when GT cross swords with reigning champions Chennai Super Kings in a repeat of last year's final, on Tuesday.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Match No. 7 of the 2024 Indian Premier League between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
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