The 59th game of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) would pit Gujarat Titans (GT) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). On May 10, the match will take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium and will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.
For the GT to make the playoffs, a miracle is required. They are positioned at the bottom of the standings with just four victories in 11 matches. To stand a chance of qualifying, GT must win all three matches by enormous margins, but their next three opponents are the three most formidable teams in the IPL2024: CSK, KKR, and SRH. To be fair, the IPL 2022 champions haven’t shown any signs of being a competitive squad, and the journey to the final seems like a far-off fantasy.
Concurrently, CSK resumed their winning ways with a 28-run victory over PBKS. CSK must win all three encounters to guarantee a spot in the playoffs. The battle for the final two positions is fierce, with SRH, DC, LSG, and even RCB in the mix. The points table is crowded. While winning all three games would be ideal for CSK to secure a postseason berth, they most assuredly won’t lose to GT. To maintain their position, CSK has to defeat GT to play RR in Chennai. But there’s reason for concern given the inconsistent playing of Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ajinkya Rahane. Moreover, it appears that the bowling will be poor with Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana sidelined.
The Gujarat Titans are positioned in hostile territory. Not only have none of the players demonstrated any form, but the team also lacks many viable substitutes. They’ll probably start with the same starting lineup. Because he can enter the game quickly and score runs in the middle overs, Vijay Shankar can be employed as an impact player. Should the squad want a bowler, Sandeep Warrier would be a wise choice.
Shubman Gill has been a major contributor to the team’s struggles this season with his lackluster play. Despite his lack of consistency, he has scored 322 runs in the IPL 2024. Gill needs to produce a strong innings if GT is to have any chance of surprising CSK. Although Sai Sudharshan made a few runs, his strike percentage is dubious. At 130 strikes per hundred, he has scored 424 runs. If Sudharsan can play with the appropriate intent, he can make big strokes, so increasing his strike rate shouldn’t be an issue.
With just eight wickets in the competition thus far, Rashid Khan’s performance has been lackluster. Rashid Khan needs to regain his form because if he isn’t picking any wickets, GT will be in serious difficulty. The only other player in GT who could hold his head high is most likely Noor Ahmed. Despite having just claimed eight wickets, he has appeared to be the most dangerous bowler of them all.
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), David Miller, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Manav Suthar, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, and Joshua Little.
CSK has an abundance problem. Due to an injury, Mustafiz has returned home, while Matheesha Pathirana has also returned to Sri Lanka. Maheesh Theekshana is fit, but Santner will probably start from the bench after his strong performance in the previous encounter. Rachin Ravindra could be brought in by CSK in place of Richard Gleeson. Mukesh Choudhary could replace Ajinkya Rahane.
In IPL 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad has done a commendable job leading the team. With 541 runs, he is the second-highest run scorer in the tournament. The captain needs to be at the top of his game against GT because CSK’s batting has suffered when Gaikwad has underperformed. Shivam Dube has been out for ducks in the last two games due to lack of form. He has, nevertheless, been a standout player for the squad all season, and against the Gujarat Titans, one almost senses a huge innings from him.
Against PBKS, Ravindra Jadeja scored an important 43 runs. Since Jadeja is one of the team’s key players and CSK depends on him to contribute with the bat, runs are a huge plus. Jadeja has also improved as a bowler, taking three wickets against PBKS. Against PBKS, Mitchell Santner made an instant impression and bowled a fantastic session of 1-10. Santner is an excellent down-the-order batsman as well as a champion spinner. In the absence of Pathirana and Rahman, he will play a significant role in the CSK lineup.
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Tushar Deshpande, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Santner, and Mukesh Choudhary.
GT vs CSK : Match Details | ||
Match | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 59 | IPL, 2024 | |
Date | 09/05/2024 (Thursday) | |
Time | 15:00 (GMT+5) / 15:30 (GMT+5.5) / 16:00 (GMT+6) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | |
Recent performance | Gujarat Titans – L L L W L | Chennai Super Kings – W L W L L |
Live Streaming Details | Click Here to Watch The Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Captains who win the toss should pursue it. There may be considerable dew in the evening, and batting second is a more practical choice due to the dimensions of the ground and the impact player rule. Ahmedabad is going to have a scorching evening with temperatures close to thirty. There will be 37 percent humidity and a 14 km/h wind speed.
The Narendra Modi Stadium’s surface is usually suitable for batting. But in the previous match played here, the hitters had trouble with timing. Spinners may be used if the same pitch is used. There is no such thing as a safe score in the IPL 2024, but a score of 180 should be considered par here.
In the last five encounters between these two teams, GT won two whereas CSK won three games.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Chennai Super Kings have a 57.2% chance of winning.
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