IPL 2023 Final: GT vs CSK - What to Expect!

IPL • 29 May, 2023 • 9,314 Views • ⭐ 2.5

Written by Anish Gupta

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The cricketing world is gearing up for the much-awaited IPL 2023 final between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today. Here are the top five things to look out for in this thrilling encounter:

1. Venue and Weather Conditions

The Narendra Modi Stadium, formerly known as the Motera Stadium, is the largest cricket stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of over 1,32,000. The stadium is widely regarded as a batsman's paradise, and the average first innings winning score has been 193 in this stadium in IPL 2023.

However, recent weather conditions might impact the game. The original match day saw a downpour in Ahmedabad, moving the final to a reserve day. Today, light to moderate rains or thundershowers are expected over isolated parts of Ahmedabad, but for the most part, skies are expected to be clear — at least for the duration of the match.

2. Team Lineups and Key Players

Both teams are likely to field unchanged lineups that got them through the qualifiers. Key players to watch out for from CSK include Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, and Moeen Ali. From GT, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar, and David Miller are the ones to keep an eye on.

3. Batting Prowess