Xtra Time Web Desk: Chennai Super Kings will host Gujarat Titans in Match 7 of IPL 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on 26 March, Tuesday. All eyes will on the two newly appointed young captains, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill. Both had a winning start to the season; this game will be a test of character for Ruturaj and Gill as the mid-week game in Chepauk.
This match promises to be a blockbuster as it will be a repeat of last year’s final, but this time both Chennai and Gujarat have new captains. Chennai would also look to break the jinx of never winning a league-stage game against the Titans.
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The pre-season narrative was heavily influenced by the actions of both teams. Hardik Pandya, the victorious captain of 2022, made headlines by departing the Titans in a trade to join the Mumbai Indians. Despite having experienced players such as Kane Williamson and Rashid Khan at their disposal, the Gujarat Titans placed their faith in young Shubman Gill to lead the franchise, which had already savoured significant success in its inaugural two seasons, (winner in 2022, 1st runners up in 2023).
CSK vs GT: HEAD-TO-HEAD
Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans are meeting for the 6th time in the IPL. Gujarat have the wood over CSK, having beaten the Super Kings thrice in 5 meetings. However, Chennai defeated Gujarat in the play-offs and the big final last year, in which Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the hero of the big night in Ahmedabad.
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