IPL 2023: “We Could Have Done a Bit More”- MS Dhoni Highlights the Reason for CSK’s Loss vs GT

IPL 2023: The first game of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League saw Chennai Super Kings take on Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. And it was a perfect start to the new season, with the game going to the very last over of the match. However, in the end, it was the defending champion who kept their cool and pulled off a brilliant win. With this win, GT has started its title defense in an excellent fashion.

On the other hand, the four-time champion had some areas of concern during the game, which cost them the match. It started with GT winning the toss and deciding to bowl first. CSK got off to a flying start with opener Ruturaj Gaikwad playing some brilliant shots. He scored a 24-ball half-century and was looking to take CSK to a big total.

IPL 2023: “Ruturaj Gaikwad was brilliant”- MS Dhoni lauds the CSK Opener

Batting first, CSK reached 178/7 in their first inning. Gaikwad was unlucky and missed his century by eight runs. He was dismissed for 92 off 50, including four boundaries and nine sixes. Apart from him, not many CSK batters contributed much. In reply, GT started well with their openers. Shubman Gill played a good inning of 62 off 36, with six fours and three sixes.

GT made 182/5 in 19.2 overs to win the game. After the game, CSK skipper MS Dhoni highlighted the error made by them. In the post-match presentation, he also lauded Gaikwad and debutant Rajvardhan Hangargekar for their performances. MSD said,

Rashid Khan was the Man of the Match with his all-around effort. He picked up two wickets (2/26) and scored an unbeaten 3-ball 10 to help GT in the chase. CSK will now play Lucknow Super Giants on Monday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.