IPL 2023 Qualifier 1: CSK beat defending champions Gujarat Titans to reach the final for the 10th time

R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, MAY 23

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 1 at the M A Chidambaram Stadium at Chepauk in Chennai on Tuesday night to enter the final of the 2023 Indian Premier League.

  • Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans to reach the final of IPL 2023
  • CSK have qualified for the IPL final for the 10th time
  • GT will play the winner of the Eliminator for another chance to reach the final

However, the Gujarat Titans will get another chance to reach the title clash when they take on the winner of the eliminator match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 match to be held on Friday.

This is the 10thΒ time that Chennai Super Kings have reached the IPL final. The four-time champions finished 9th in the points table last season, but they bounced back in sensational style this season. CSK finished second in the points table with 17 points from 14 matches thanks to some heroics play from their openers, middle-order batters, rookie bowlers and cool captaincy from MS Dhoni.

As the CSK enters the final after beating the defending IPL champions Gujarat Titans, CSK fans danced with joy and the fireworks filled the sky over Chepauk.