Chennai Super Kings will host Gujarat Titans in match number 7 of IPL 2024 to be played at M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 26th March. Both teams are coming off with a victory in their first match of the season.
CSK registered a comprehensive 6-wicket win over RCB while Gujarat Titans stunned Mumbai Indians to win by just 6 runs. It promises to be an exciting contest as both teams look to continue their winning momentum ahead of the big clash.
Both teams have quality players that can change the course of the game and help their team win matches.
Here we look at the 3 Player Battles Between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans of IPL 2024:
- Shubman Gill vs Deepak Chahar
Shubman Gill looked impressive in the first encounter against Mumbai Indians with attacking shots putting pressure on bowlers. On the other hand, Deepak Chahar struggled initially against RCB but made a strong comeback to pick the wicket of Glenn Maxwell.
Gill has struggled against Deepak Chahar in the past. Deepak Chahar dismissed GT captain Gill thrice in IPL giving away 71 runs. It will be interesting to see if Deepak Chahar can continue his brilliant trend against Shubman Gill.
- Shivam Dube vs Rashid Khan
Shivam Dube came as an impact player in the first match against RCB. He struggled with bouncers’ tactics but showed his class by hitting big shots and remaining not out which helped CSK win the match by 6 wickets along with Ravindra Jadeja.
On the other hand, Rashid Khan could not pick any wickets but bowled with disciplined lines and lengths. Dube and Rashid might fight over the middle overs which could decide the fate of the match.
Rashid Khan will look to dismiss Shivam Dube as the leg spinner has not dismissed him. Dube has scored 21 runs so far and would be looking to do the same.
- David Miller vs Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja was superb in the middle overs against RCB. Despite not picking any wickets, he kept them quiet with disciplined lines and lengths. On the other hand, David Miller looked in good touch but could not convert it into a big score.
It will be an interesting battle between Ravindra Jadeja and David Miller in the middle overs. Jadeja would look to keep Miller quiet. David Miller scored 111 runs against Jadeja in the IPL.
David Miller has been dismissed by Jadeja twice across 11 outings between them. It promises to be an interesting battle between these two key players of their respective teams.
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