In the second week of the 2024 IPL season, the reigning champions, Chennai Super Kings, are set to face off against Gujarat Titans in a highly anticipated match on Tuesday, March 26th, at 7.30 pm.
Chennai Super Kings:
- Last season, Chennai secured victories in two out of three matches against Gujarat Titans.
- CSK holds the title of the reigning IPL champions.
- The season opener for Chennai was against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Gujarat Titans:
- Gujarat faced a defeat against Chennai by five wickets in the last IPL season.
- The Titans claimed the 2022 IPL title in their debut season.
- In November’s IPL Auction, the Titans acquired eight new players.
Head to Head:
- CSK: 2 wins, GT: 3 wins
- Average runs scored: CSK: 164.6, GT: 172
- CSK has won once while batting first, whereas GT has yet to secure a win batting first.
- The highest score for CSK is 178, while GT’s highest is 214.
Betting Tips:
- This match presents a clash between two formidable teams capable of contending for the IPL title.
- Chennai’s past victories against Gujarat give them a slight psychological advantage, particularly considering their triumph in the rain-delayed IPL Final last season.
- With strategic acquisitions like Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra in the IPL Auction, Chennai appears to have strengthened their batting lineup, potentially giving them an edge, especially with home advantage.
- Gujarat, motivated by their loss in the previous season, aims to put up a strong fight, despite losing Hardik Pandya and appointing Shubman Gill as captain.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad emerges as a key player for Chennai, given his impressive track record against Gujarat.
- For Gujarat, Umesh Yadav’s experience and bowling prowess could play a crucial role in the match, particularly in the absence of Mohammed Shami.
Recent Form:
- CSK: WLWWW
- GT: WWLWL
Weather Forecast (Chennai):
- The match day may witness a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 93°F and a low of 79°F.
- There’s a 33% chance of cloud cover and a 25% chance of rain, which could introduce an element of unpredictability to the match.
Pitch Report (MA Chidambaram Stadium):
- The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium favors spinners, particularly in hot, dry, and dusty conditions.
- Chennai may benefit from the presence of Ravindra Jadeja in their team, given his prowess in spin bowling.
Probable Playing XIs:
Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana/Mustafizur Rahman.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad/Spencer Johnson, Umesh Yadav, Kartik Tyagi.
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