IPL 2024 Spotlight: Match 7 CSK vs GT Stats Preview And Approaching Milestones

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Published - 26 Mar 2024, 11:17 IST

Ruturaj Gaikwad Shubman Gill CSK vs GT — Ruturaj Gaikwad Shubman Gill in the spotlight as CSK, Titans brace for first meeting since epic Final. Source: IPLT20/Twitter

Get ready for one of the most exciting matches of the Indian Premier League 2024 season! Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are all set to face each other in Match 7 on Tuesday, March 26, at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. The stakes are high, as this is a battle between the finalists of the 2023 IPL, where GT is thirsting for revenge, while CSK is eager to maintain their winning streak. Both teams have started the tournament on a high note, with impressive victories in their home grounds. CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, began their 2024 campaign with a fantastic six-wicket win over RCB. The Kings are determined to continue their winning momentum and claim another victory in front of their home crowd. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill's GT is riding high on their six-run victory over MI at their home. The Titans are looking forward to continuing their winning streak in what promises to be an electrifying match against CSK.

Young Captains In The Spotlight As CSK, Titans Brace For First Meeting Since Epic Final

The opening weekend of the IPL 2024 season has set the tone for an exciting season ahead! Mustafizur Rahman made a stunning comeback, taking 4 wickets for just 29 runs, and Rachine Ravindra played a fantastic innings, scoring 37 runs off just 15 balls with three sixes and three fours. It was an impressive start for these two players, and the Chennai Super Kings will be hoping that they continue to perform at their best.

On the flip side, Gujarat Titans defended a below-par total thanks to some superb bowling by Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan. Sai Sudharshan was the star of the show, playing a magnificent innings of 45 runs off 39 balls. He was rewarded with the Player of the Match award for his fantastic performance. With these three players in top form, the Titans will be high on confidence moving forward in the tournament.

Meanwhile, here's a look at the stats and numbers game ahead of the Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans clash:

Head-to-Head:

Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have met each other five times in the tournament's history, with the Super Kings winning on two occasions and the Titans clinching three victories. GT has never lost a league match against CSK.

Stats That Matter:

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad has a solid head-to-head record against Rashid Khan in the IPL: 95 runs off 60 balls in seven innings at an average of 47.5 and a strike rate of 158.3. Only Sanju Samson (111) has scored more runs than Gaikwad against Rashid in the IPL.

2. Ajinkya Rahane's first-ten balls strike rate since the start of IPL 2023 is 158.3. In comparison, his first-ten balls strike rate between 2018 and 2020 was just 85.1.

3. Umesh Yadav has dismissed MS Dhoni only once. In seven IPL innings, Thala Dhoni has scored 68 runs off 38 balls at a strike rate of nearly 180.

4. Since IPL 2023, Gujarat Titans' seamers have taken 25 wickets in the powerplay at an economy rate of 8.35. No other team has picked up more wickets in the first six overs. Azmatullah Omarzai has strengthened Titans even further.