The IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 is scheduled to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where the defending champions, the Gujarat Titans (GT), will face off against MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This will be the fourth time these two teams meet, and while GT has a dominant record over CSK, the latter will be eager to secure a win this time around.
Despite facing a challenging opponent, the home ground advantage of CSK at the Chepauk Stadium is likely to work in their favor. Though CSK has not replicated their previous success in Chennai this season, the enthusiastic support from the crowd can make things challenging for GT.
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GT vs CSK Weather Report
The weather forecast in Chennai is expected to provide conducive conditions for a full 40-over game. The AccuWeather prediction indicates a zero per cent chance of rain on Tuesday, with temperatures ranging between 30-32 degrees Celsius. In the event that adverse weather conditions do interrupt the match, a super over will determine the winner. This rule applies to all the playoffs and the final, which is scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
However, if the ground conditions are deemed unsuitable for conducting a super-over, the winners will be finalized based on the league standings. As no reserve days have been allocated for the playoffs and Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, and the Eliminator would also follow the same rule. According to the IPL 2023 final league stage standings, GT finished at the top of the table. Therefore, if the match gets abandoned and no play is possible, GT will clinch a spot in the final.
The first Qualifier of IPL 2023 is crucial for both teams, and the winner would secure a place in the final. While GT may have a better historical record, CSK’s resiliency and home ground advantage make them a tough opponent. Cricket enthusiasts have their eyes set on the MA Chidambaram Stadium to witness the epic encounter between these two teams fighting for the most coveted trophy in the cricket world.