IPL 2024, Preview: CSK, GT face off under new captains for first time since last year's final
CSK vs GT in IPL 2024 (Source: Twitter/BCCI)
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on March 26 for the first time since the epic IPL 2023 final. CSK came out as winners in last year's final, thanks to Ravindra Jadeja's two boundaries off the last two balls to take CSK home. A lot, however, has changed since then, including the captains of each side.
CSK are now led by Ruturaj Gaikwad who took over the reins from long-time CSK skipper MS Dhoni while GT have Shubman Gill as their captain. Gill was handed over the captaincy after Hardik Pandya decided to move to his old franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the ongoing season.
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Both teams have won their opening match, with CSK beating RCB in the season opener and GT beating MI in Pandya's homecoming to Gujarat's home ground in Ahmedabad. Both the captains impressed with their skills in the opening game, especially Gill, who marshalled his troops well to defend 169 runs.
Talking about the team, CSK have a robust opening combination comprising skipper Gaikwad and Kiwi Rachin Ravindra while GT are going strong with captain Gill and veteran Wriddhiman Saha at the top. CSK's middle order includes Ajinkya Rahane, who has transformed into an all-attacking batter since joining CSK last season, along with New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, hard-hitting Shivam Dube, India all-rounder Jadeja and MS Dhoni.
GT, on the other hand, are a bit thin on experience but have a talented pool of players. Sai Sudharsan comes at number three for the Titans followed by Afghan Azmatullah Omarzai, South African David Miller, Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar and death-over specialist Rahul Tewatia. Rashid Khan, who spearheads GT's spin department, can also bat decently if the situation arises.
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In the bowling department, GT will again rely on former CSK player Mohit Sharma's experience along with Aussie Spencer Johnson's pace to go with India veteran Umesh Yadav as well. For CSK, Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman and Jadeja will be the key.
