Tags: Indian T20 League 2023,
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Qualifier 1 at Chennai, May 23, 2023,
Gujarat XI,
Chennai XI
Revealed on: Could 23, 2023
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Famous commentator Harsha Bhogle has described the primary Qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as a battle between the grasp (MS Dhoni) and the apprentice (Hardik Pandya). Chennai Tremendous Kings will tackle Gujarat Titans within the first Qualifier of IPL 2023 on the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, Could 23.
Whereas Gujarat Titans topped the league stage with 20 factors from 14 video games, Chennai Tremendous Kings had been second with 17 factors. Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) will tackle Mumbai Indians (MI) within the Eliminator at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, Could 24.
Talking to Cricbuzz, Bhogle mentioned whereas previewing Qualifier 1, “It is going to be the grasp versus the apprentice. I used to be slightly apprehensive by the Hardik Pandya state of affairs as he didn’t bat or bowl in opposition to RCB. However he must bowl, as a result of when he’s bowling with the brand new ball alongside Mohammed Shami, he is superb when he will get the ball transferring. So, I want to see that.”
Bhogle opined that whereas the Chepauk monitor will favor CSK, GT know work their method round a low-scoring sport themselves. He additionally advised that Hardik Pandya and co. might use off-spinner Jayant Yadav as an Impression Participant. He commented, “This will likely be a monitor that favors Chennai. It is determined by how Gujarat Titans can use that state of affairs. However do not forget that GT are usually not dangerous taking part in a 150-160 sport.
“GT also can use Jayant Yadav as an Impression Participant. If Hardik might bowl, they’ll get in Jayant Yadav as an alternative of Yash Dayal whether it is that form of monitor as a result of they may have that additional pacer. I simply hope his again is ok,” Bhogle continued.
Concluding his ideas, the commentator mentioned that if GT get early wickets, CSK could possibly be in hassle since their openers have carried out the majority of the scoring. Bhogle commented, “Conway and Gaikwad are so low key. They’ve performed improbable cricket. However get into them early, get Rahane out early, get Dube pondering. Get the wickets early, that will likely be GT’s probability in opposition to CSK.
Whereas Chennai Tremendous Kings will likely be trying to affirm a spot within the IPL remaining for the tenth time, Gujarat Titans will likely be aiming to succeed in their second remaining in a row, a 12 months after lifting the trophy on debut.
–By A Cricket Correspondent
