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Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL Final Tips - Chennai openers set to bloom

By Sridhar Bhamidi

27 May 2023

Sridhar Bhamidi 27 May 2023

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Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL Final match predictions to be played in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28 at 7:30pm IST
Chennai Super Kings have posted the highest opening partnership in 11 of their last 13 IPL matches
Gujarat Titans have conceded the highest opening partnership in 4 of their last 5 IPL matches
Shubman Gill has top-scored for Gujarat Titans in 5 of their last 6 IPL matches
Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored at least 50 runs in his 4 matches against Gujarat Titans
Can Gujarat spoil MS Dhoni's farewell swansong in the IPL 2023 final?

Who has the edge in the big IPL 2023 final - Chennai or Gujarat? (Getty Images)

Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL Final

It’s the grand final of the IPL 2023 tournament and defending champions Gujarat Titans will be up against four-time champions Chennai Super Kings. This match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from 7:30pm IST.

Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL Final
Head to Head
Chennai Super Kings Form
Chennai Super Kings Team News
Gujarat Titans Form
Gujarat Titans Team News

Chennai have won the first qualifier against Gujarat but it is the Titans who have an edge when it comes to this venue. They have won five of their last eight here including three in a row. We are staying away from the winner and looking at the opening partnership market. It is the Chennai Super Kings who have an edge there. I am backing Chennai to post the highest opening partnership. A small wager can be put on Shubman Gill top-scoring for Gujarat.

Chennai Super Kings have posted the highest opening partnership in 11 of their last 13 matches (IPL)
Gujarat Titans have conceded the highest opening partnership in 4 of their last 5 matches (IPL)
Shubman Gill top-scored for Gujarat Titans in 5 of their last 6 matches (IPL)
Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 50+ in his 4 innings against Gujarat Titans (IPL)

Head to Head

There have been four matches between these sides so far with Gujarat winning three and Chennai one. The most recent match was in the first qualifier in Chennai where the Super Kings won by 15 runs.

Chennai Super Kings Form

Chennai finished 2nd in the regular season and then advanced to the final by defeating Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in the first qualifier.

This is the 10th final for the Super Kings who are looking for a record-equalling fifth IPL title. They would bank on their biggest strength – openers – to achieve this.

Ruturaj Gaikwad (564 runs) and Devon Conway (625) have been exceptional at the top for Chennai. It has been a collective effort with the ball, led from the front by surprise package Tushar Deshpande (21 wickets).

Chennai Super Kings Team News

Deepak Chahar hobbled a little in the final stages of the first qualifier and remains the only injury concern for Chennai Super Kings.

Gujarat Titans Form

Gujarat Titans reached the final after defeating Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier by a comfortable 62 runs. It was a masterful performance led by Shubman Gill (129) and Mohit Sharma (5/10).

The Titans would once again look at their star opener to do the bulk of scoring. Gill enjoys this venue scoring seven 50+ scores in his last ten innings here across formats.

Bowling has been about the troika of Mohammed Shami (28 wickets), Rashid Khan (27) and Mohit Sharma (24). Incidentally, all three are in the reckoning for the ‘Purple Cap’ award of the season.

Gujarat Titans Team News

Gujarat played Josh Little ahead of Dasun Shanaka in the previous match and it paid dividends. The left-armer could continue once again while Sai Sudharsan may once again get a game looking at his calm influence at number three.

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What time does Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL Final start?

This Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL Final match is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 7:30pm IST on Sunday, May 28.

Verdict

Chennai Super Kings v Gujarat Titans

Chennai and Gujarat have been the two best teams in this IPL season and little wonder that they are in the final. The Super Kings remain the emotional favourites due to MS Dhoni’s presence and this being his likely last year. Yet, Gujarat have the form and their record at this venue suggests they are going to be tough to beat.

I am backing Chennai to post the highest opening partnership though, considering the rich form of Ruturaj and Conway. I am also putting a small wager on Shubman Gill topping the Gujarat batting charts.