IPL 2023 Final Live: CSK Captain MS Dhoni Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl vs GT

CSK vs GT Live: Gujarat Titans 214/4 in 20 overs

Gujarat Titans finish off their innings at 214/4 in 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings. For GT, Sai Sudharsan smashes 96 runs while Wriddhiman Saha scores 54. For CSK, Matheesha Pathirana takes two wickets while Deepak Chahar, Ravindra Jadeja take one wicket each. 

CSK vs GT Live: OUT

OUT!!! After playing a fantastic innings, Sai Sudharsan departs for 96. Matheesha Pathirana strikes on the pads of Sudharsan as the on-field umpire signals out. Terrific batting from the young batter. 

GT 212/3 (19.3 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: 200 comes up

Hardik Pandya and Sai Sudharsan continue their carnage and thrash Tushar Deshpande as he leaks 18 runs in his previous over. With this, Gujarat Titans go past 200-run mark and Sudharsan inches closer towards his maiden IPL hundred. 

GT 200/2 (19 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: 9 runs off the over

Matheesha Pathirana bowls an economical over and provides a bit of relief to Chennai Super Kings. In the previous over, he leaks only 9 runs but the momentum still lie with Gujarat Titans. 

GT 182/2 (18 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Sudharsan on fire

After bringing up his half-century, Sai Sudharsan completely changes the momentum of the game. In the previous over of Tushar Deshpande, he smashes a six and three boundaries as the pacer leaks 20 runs. He is currently batting at 76 and inching closer towards his maiden IPL ton. 

GT 173/2 (17 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Sudharsan hits 50

Sai Sudharsan smashes a boundary off Matheesha Pathirana’s delivery and brings up his half-century. It is his fourth IPL fifty and he brings it up in just 33 balls. Terrific batting from Sudharsan as Gujarat Titans aim for a huge total. 

GT 148/3 (15.3 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Sudharsan nears 50

Sai Sudharasan keeps the momentum with Gujarat Titans as he continues to deal in boundaries. In the previous over, he smashes two huge sixes off Maheesh Theekshana’s over as he leaks 12 runs. He is currently batting at 48* and inching closer towards his fourth IPL fifty.

GT 143/2 (15 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: OUT

OUT!!! Deepak Chahar has provided Chennai Super Kings with a major breakthrough as he dismissed Wriddhiman Saha for 54. Saha slogs it but fails to time the shot properly as it goes up in the air and lands safely into the hands of MS Dhoni. Second wicket gone for GT. 

GT 131/2 (14 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Saha hits 50

Wriddhiman Saha smashes a four off Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his 13th IPL fifty and he brings it up in just 36 balls. Terrific batting from Saha as Gujarat Titans eye a huge total. 

GT 116/1 (12.3 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Sudharsan changes gear

After Wridhhman Saha, Sai Sudharasan also changes gear and starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Matheesha Pathirana, he smashes two boundaries as the pacer leaks 13 runs. Saha batting at 48*. 

GT 109/1 (12 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: 10 runs off the over

Ravindra Jadeja leaks 10 runs in his previous over, which include a boundary from Wriddhiman Saha. With this, Saha crosses the 40-run mark and inches closer towards his fifty. It will be his 13th IPL half-century. 

GT 96/1 (11 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Saha key for GT

Wriddhiman Saha is currently batting at 37 and dealing in boundaries. In the previous over, Ravindra Jadeja leaks 8 runs which include a boundary from Saha. GT eye some big shots in order to get back the momentum. 

GT 80/1 (9 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Good over from Theekshana

After losing the wicket of Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans are cautiously moving ahead in the game. Sai Sudharsan joins Wriddhiman Saha at the crease and the duo score 5 runs in the previous over of Maheesh Theekshana. 

GT 72/1 (8 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja has provided Chennai Super Kings with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Shubman Gill for 39. Gill misses the ball, which travels straight to MS Dhoni, who then with his lightening fast speed, comfortably stumps him out. Terrific wicketkeeping from Dhoni.

GT 67/1 (7 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Terrific powerplay for GT

Gujarat Titans had a brilliant outing with the bat in the powerplay. In the previous over of Maheesh Theekshana, Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha smash 13 runs, which include three boundaries. Gill is currently batting at 36 and inching closer towards his half-century.

GT 62/0 (6 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: 11 off the over

Gujarat Titans continue to enjoy the momentum and thrash Chennai Super Kings’ bowlers. In the previous over, Deepak Chahar concedes 11 runs, which include a boundary from Shubman Gill. Brilliant batting from GT. 

GT 48/0 (5 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Gill joins the party

After Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill also starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Tushar Deshpande, he smashes three back-to-back fours as the pacer leaks 14 runs. Gujarat Titans aim to maintain this momentum as they eye a huge total.

GT 38/0 (4 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Saha changes gear

After an initial slow start, Gujarat Titans finally gain momentum against Chennai Super Kings as Wriddhiman Saha starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Deepak Chahar, he smashes two boundaries and a six as the pacer leaks 16 runs. Terrific batting from GT. 

GT 24/0 (3 overs)

CSK vs GT Live: Gill dropped on 3

Ohh What have you have done Deepak Chahar? Shubman Gill plays a shot on Tushar Deshpande’s delivery, which travels straight to Deepak Chahar at the backward square leg. However, Chahar fails to collect it and Gill gets another life. Bad luck for CSK!

GT 8/0 (2 over)

CSK vs GT Live: GT off to steady start

Gujarat Titans are off to a steady start against Chennai Super Kings. In the first over of Deepak Chahar, the openers Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha score 4 runs. GT eye some quick boundaries in order to gain momentum in the match. 

GT 4/0 (1 over)

CSK vs GT Live: We are underway

The IPL 2023 final match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans begins with Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha opening for GT. On the other hand, Deepak Chahar will be bowling the first over for CSK. 

CSK vs GT Live: GT’s Playing XI

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami

CSK vs GT Live: CSK’s Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

CSK vs GT Live: Here’s what Hardik Pandya said at the toss

“Would’ve bowled first as well, but my heart wanted to bat so I don’t mind losing the toss. We spoke that it is something out of our control (weather). Whichever team plays better will have their hands on the trophy. I like keeping the boys cool, and they repay me. It’s a flat track (what he makes of the pitch?). Same team.”

CSK vs GT Live: Here’s what MS Dhoni said at the toss

“We’ll bowl first with the rain forecast being around. Yesterday we were in the dressing room. As a cricketer you always want to play. It was the crowd that suffered the most. Hopefully we can entertain them. Pitch has been under cover for a long time, but throughout the tournament the pitch has behaved well over here. Quite happy it will be a 20-over game we’ll be playing. Serves justice to the tournament like this. Same team.”

CSK vs GT Live: CSK win toss, opt to bowl

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and opted to bowl against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 final match. 

CSK vs GT Live: Inching closer for the toss

After a fiery singing session from King, we will now be moving forward to the toss as both MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya are getting ready. Stay tuned. 

CSK vs GT Live: King on the stage

To mark the end of the magnificent journey of IPL 2023, rapper King has arrived on the stage to entertain the audience in the closing ceremony. 

CSK vs GT Live Score: GT in search of second title

Gujarat Titans are in search of their second consecutive IPL title. If they win tonight then they will become the third team to win two consecutive titles. The other two teams are Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. Notably, GT had defeated Rajasthan Royals exactly on this day, last year to lift their maiden title. 

CSK vs GT Live: CSK eye 5th title

Chennai Super Kings are in search of their fifth IPL title. This match will also mark their skipper MS Dhoni’s 250th IPL appearance, the highest by any player so far. 

Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Live: Virat Kohli to the rescue

Here’s how Virat Kohli rescued the fans during the rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Read here. 

CSK vs GT Live: Narendra Modi stadium at 4 pm

Narendra Modi stadium at 4 pm IST.

Hopefully everyone can witness a full match. pic.twitter.com/CO9uYZTM6B

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 29, 2023

CSK vs GT Live: Sunny day in Ahmedabad

CSK vs GT Live: Tale of a disappointed fan

Here’s how a disappointed fan expressed his grief after the final match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans got washed out on Sunday. Read here. 

CSK vs GT Live: Here’s how fans spent their last night

Due to the cancellation of the final match on Sunday due to the rain, here’s how the fans spent their entire night. Read here.