Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023.
Chasing 173 runs, Gujarat were all out for 157.
Four of Chennai's five bowlers picked two wickets apiece.
After being put to bat first, MS Dhoni's team scored 172/7.
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored his fourth half-century of the season.
Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma were Gujarat's most influential bowlers, picking up two wickets apiece.
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings have qualified for their tenth IPL final.
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GT vs CSK Live: CSK Through to Final
Chennai Super Kings have qualified for their tenth final in the IPL!
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 15 runs.
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Yes, you read that right. The same team that narrowly escaped the dreaded wooden spoon last time around, have qualified for the final, and that too, by beating the competition's most consistent side, Gujarat Titans.
Matheesha Pathirana dismissed Mohammed Shami in the last over, which also meant that CSK are the first franchise who have managed to pluck all ten of Gujarat's wickets in a game.
History has been scripted in Chepauk. Will it be scripted again in Ahmedabad, come 28 May? We will need to wait, but this then, Chennai's fans can certainly engage in an unceasing party. Gargantuan effort by Dhoni and his boys.
What next for Gujarat Titans?
IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans will now leave for Ahmedabad, where they will compete in Qualifier 2.
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If you are a Gujarat fan, don't be too dejected. It might have been a disappointing performance from a team that is otherwise nearly flawless, but Hardik Pandya's team will be seen in action again.
They will take on Eliminator's winner in the Qualifier 2, which will be played at their home ground, Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, on Friday, 26 May.
Till then, take care! We will be back with Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians tomorrow.
GT vs CSK Live: Rashid Gone, CSK Almost Through to Final
Tushar Deshpande has seemingly hammered the last nail in Gujarat's coffin, as Rashid Khan's cameo comes to an end. Gujarat now need 27 off the last over.
Surely, Mohammed Shami can't do a Rinku Singh!
GT vs CSK Live: Tides Turn Again
BLINDER! Ruturaj Gaikwad has plucked an absolute blinder!
The opening batter takes an exemplary catch, as Vijay Shankar is dismissed by Matheesha Pathirana. It is, however, is not the only instance of extraordinary fielding in this over, as Subhranshu Senapati's impeccable direct hit finds Darshan Nalkande short of his crease.
Advantage, CSK! Game point now.
GT vs CSK Live: Twist in the Tale/Tail?
Can Gujarat Titans' tail script a twist in the tale?
Rashid Khan certainly is in the mood to do so, as coming back into the attack, Tushar Deshpande has conceded 19 runs in his third over. Gujarat are now 134/6 with three overs to spare.