IPL 2023 The first qualifier match is being played at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium. Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings lost the toss and elected to bat first. The openers gave a good start for Chennai. Opener Rituraj Gaekwad scored a half century. But before this, as soon as the match started, there was a strong stake. As the Gujarat players watched, the Chennai fans, who had been in despair for a moment, suddenly got excited.
Rituraj Gaekwad was caught by Darshan Nalkande at the start of his own ball. The players of the Gujarat team rushed into the field. The players were enjoying their first success. But with the sound that was heard in the field, the happiness turned into despair in a moment. Then, in Chepok, which had calmed down, a single atmosphere had changed. Because the umpire declared the ball as a no-ball when Darshan was caught out.
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First a catch, later a six
Rituraj Gaikwad got a lifeline on the no ball but now he had to take full advantage by facing a free-hit. Which he showed well. Gaikwad hit a brilliant six towards the Chennai dressing room at mid-on off a free-hit. Thus Darshan first bowled Nalkande’s ball and then hit a six. However, after this sacrifice, it became difficult for the bowlers of the Gujarat team to stop him. Gaekwad scored a half century. He scored 60 runs off 44 balls. Thus a partnership of 87 runs was registered for the first wicket.
Chennai and Gujarat playing 11
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (captain-wicketkeeper), Rituraj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dubey, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Tusshar Deshpande, Mahish Tikshana.
Gujarat Titans: Hardik Pandya (captain), Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmed, Mohammed Shami.
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