IPL 2023 Live: GT vs CSK, IPL Match 1 Prediction

IPL 2023 Teams Captains with Trophy (Image Source: IPLT20)

IPL 2023 Live: The season 16 will start from today, March 31. The first Match between defending Champions Gujarat Titans (GT) VS four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans (GT) comes into the tournament as the IPL 2022 champions and will be looking to defend their title.

IPL Teams Captains with Trophy (Image Source: IPLT20)

IPL 2023 Live: GT vs CSK Match

Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, 1st Match, IPL 2023

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Date & Time: Friday, March 31, 7:30 PM IST (2PM GMT)

Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioCinema

IPL 2023 Live: Expected Playing XI

Gujarat Titans (GT):

GT has one of the strongest squads in the tournament.

Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Kane Williamson, Hardik Pandya (C), Matthew Wade, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Chennai Super Kings have a strong and well-balanced squad for the upcoming IPL season 2023. With the experienced MS Dhoni, the CSK will be looking to win their fifth IPL title this season.

Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh/Rajvardhan Hangargekar.

Pitch and conditions

Out of the ten T20I matches played at the venue, six have been won by teams batting first. The average first-innings score at the venue is 160.

The highest total recorded is 234/4 by India against New Zealand.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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