IPL 2024 CSK vs GT Match 7 Indian Premier League| Rachin Ravindra gets Chennai off to flying start after Shubman Gill wins toss, chose to bowl
The standings in the Indian Premier League are poised for an early shakeup as Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans clash tonight in a rematch of last season’s final showdown. With one victory apiece, both CSK and GT have kicked off their campaign on a positive note. Mustafizur Rahman’s impressive four-wicket haul, Shivam Dube’s emergence as a promising talent, MS Dhoni’s rejuvenated presence on the field, and the timeless performances of Umesh Yadav and Mohit Sharma have all been notable highlights. However, the most significant development has been the debut captaincies of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill, both leading their teams to much-needed victories.
It’s worth noting that Gaikwad’s captaincy could potentially challenge Gill’s position as an opener in India’s T20I squad. While Gill has already established himself in the Test and ODI formats, his place in the T20Is remains up for grabs. With the T20 World Cup looming ahead, both players understand the importance of delivering consistent performances. Two young talents vying for a coveted spot in the T20 World Cup squad—it’s a competition worth watching.
Despite being relatively new to the league, GT has already tasted success with as many titles as CSK. While the rivalry between these two teams may not yet rival the intensity of the IPL’s equivalent to ‘El Clasico,’ it’s certainly showing signs of developing into a compelling feud. In the previous IPL season, CSK edged past GT to thwart their bid for a second consecutive title and secure their own fifth championship victory. Gujarat may still be nursing the wounds of that defeat, but they must capitalize on their advantage over Chennai. An interesting tidbit: CSK has never emerged victorious against GT in a league match, yet they have triumphed twice in playoff encounters—once in the Qualifier 1 and once in the final.
Shubman Gill(C), Wriddhiman Saha(W), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Spencer Johnson
Gujarat Titans 93/3 (11.0)
Batsman
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Wriddhiman Saha
21
17
4
0
123.53 c: Tushar Deshpande b: Deepak Chahar
Shubman Gill
8
5
0
1
160.00 lbw: Deepak Chahar
Sai Sudharsan
26
19
3
0
125.53 not out
Vijay Shankar
12
12
0
1
100.00 c: MS Dhoni b: Daryl Mitchell
David Miller
19
12
3
0
158.33 not out
Azmatullah Omarzai
Rahul Tewatia
Rashid Khan
Sai Kishore
Umesh Yadav
Spencer Johnson
0
0
0
0
0
Mohit Sharma
0
0
0
0
0
Extras 6 (Bye: 0, Leg Bye: 0, Wide: 2, No Ball: 0)
Total 93/3 in 11.0
Fall of Wickets : 1-28 (Shubman Gill, 2.5), 2-34 (Wriddhiman Saha, 4.3), 3-55 (Vijay Shankar, 7.3),
Bowling
Bowler
O
R
M
W
NB
Wd
Eco
Deepak Chahar
3.0
21
0
2
0
2
7.00
Mustafizur Rahman
2.0
3
0
0
0
0
11.55
Tushar Deshpande
2.1
13
0
0
0
0
6.0
Ravindra Jadeja
1.0
9
0
0
0
0
9.0
Daryl Mitchell
2
18
0
1
0
0
9.0
Chennai Super Kings 206/6 (20)
Batsman
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Ruturaj Gaikwad
46
36
5
1
127.78 c: Wriddhiman Saha b: Spencer Johnson
Rachin Ravindra
46
20
6
3
230.00 st: Wriddhiman Saha b: Rashid Khan
Ajinkya Rahane
12
12
0
0
100.00 st: Wriddhiman Saha b: Sai Kishore
Shivam Dube
51
23
2
5
221.74 c: Vijay Shankar b: Rashid Khan
Daryl Mitchell
24
20
2
0
120.00 not out
Ravindra Jadeja
7
3
1
0
233.33 run out (Vijay Shankar)
Sameer Rizvi
14
6
0
2
233.33 c: David Miller b: Mohit Sharma
MS Dhoni
Deepak Chahar
Tushar Deshpande
Mustafizur Rahman
Extras 6 (Bye: 0, Leg Bye: 1, Wide: 5, No Ball: 0)
Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni(W), Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mustafizur Rahman, Tushar Deshpande
Shubman Gill(C), Wriddhiman Saha(W), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Spencer Johnson
