CSK vs GT Highlights, IPL 2023 final: Rain pushes blockbuster finale to reserve day after Sunday washout

CSK vs GT Highlights, IPL 2023 Final: CSK and GT to be played tomorrow on reserve day (Monday, May 29) after rain washes out tonight’s fixture

CSK vs GT Highlights, IPL 2023 Final: The IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans has been postponed due to heavy rains and it will now be played on Monday (May 29), which is the reserve day. Going by the data available on weather.com, rains are not predicted on the reserve day but the conditions are expected to remain overcast with wind speed ranging between 10-15 km/hour. If CSK manage to win the final, it'll be their fifth IPL title. Gujarat, on the other hand, will look to successfully defend their championship. The player to watch out is Shubman Gill, who has notched three tons and four half-centuries and will look to stamp his authority one last time. 

CSK vs GT Highlights, IPL 2023 Final: Match postponed due to heavy rain

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• May 28, 2023 10:58 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Match postponed

  The match has been postponed for tomorrow. Lets hope for some mercy from the rain gods. 

• May 28, 2023 10:49 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Eyes on the clock

  A little over 10 minutes and we'll know whether we'll have a 5-over contest or will the match shift to the reserve day.

• May 28, 2023 10:40 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL: ‘If…we might have to come back tomorrow’

  “The conditions were quite good (at around 9pm), even after 3 hours of rain, we were quite hopeful but unfortunately, the rain came back again. 12:06 is the latest we can start and the groundsmen have an hour in hand to do the mop up work. We were trying to push the game as deep as possible tonight but if it doesn’t stop till 11, we might have to come back tomorrow. It should be around 60 minutes for the groundsmen to get the ground ready for having a game.” - Umpires Nitin Menon and Rod Tucker tells Simon Doull

• May 28, 2023 10:22 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Grim conditions

  Grim conditions as it continues to pour heavily. Looks like the inevitable is about to happen. 

  By the look of it the wise thing to do right now is to save all that energy and enthusiasm for tomorrow. 

• May 28, 2023 10:08 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Puddles of water form

  Such is the intensity that puddles of water have started forming in the ground.

• May 28, 2023 10:06 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: How does rain affect proceedings

  A rain curtailed contest comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. If the final is played tonight then we might see some major changes in the line-up, even in CSK camp, who prefer to stick to their XI.

• May 28, 2023 09:52 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: We've started to lose overs

  We've started to lose overs and now it will be interesting to see how the rain plays. The cut-off time is 12:06 am but that too looks bleak considering the intensity of the rain at the moment.

• May 28, 2023 09:40 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Prize money for the season

  The winner of this season's IPL will receive INR 20 crore while the runners-up will be awarded INR 13 crore. 

  Mumbai Indians (MI), who finished third in the IPL 2023 will get INR 7 crore. Fourth-placed Lucknow Super Giants will earn INR 6.5 crore this season.

• May 28, 2023 09:25 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Rain curtailed scenarios

  If the match starts by 9:45 pm it would have been a 19-overs a side contest.

  Two more overs will reduce for a 10 pm start and anything between 10:15 pm and 10: 30 pm will deduct five overs per innings.

• May 28, 2023 09:22 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Players return to dugout, rain restarts

  After a brief respite from rain, it has started to drizzle again and players once again move back to the dugout. 

• May 28, 2023 09:11 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Good signs

  The rain has stopped. Ashish Nehra, some of the Gujarat Titans players are out in the middle. CSK players also come out and few of them are assessing the pitch. 

  The chances of play increases, waiting for an official update from the match official.

• May 28, 2023 09:06 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL: Players walk out, covers are being removed

  The groundstaffs are at work as we see the main cover is being removed. 

  Players from Gujarat walk out in the middle as they look up in the sky.

  Lets see how the night rolls out.

• May 28, 2023 09:03 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Robbin Uthappa message to Rayudu

  “My brother, you deserve every accolade that comes your way!! I’ve admired you since we were 10 and have always been a huge fan of your batting and attitude. I wish only the best that life can offer you my brother! We gotta celebrate you with some Biryani&drinks!” - Former CSK batter Robbin Uthappa wishes Ambati Rayudu, who announced that the final between CSK and GT will be last IPL match.  

• May 28, 2023 08:42 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Rain gets heavier

  The rain has picked up once again. This is not a good sign as this increases the possibility of overs getting reduced.

• May 28, 2023 08:36 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: A positive update

  A positive update for our readers, the intensity has reduced and spectators are heading towards their seats. The Super Sopper has also come out. Lets hope the rain stops soon. 

• May 28, 2023 08:29 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: A look at Ahmedabad's weather

  While there is a reserve day for the finals, we must keep our fingers crossed. As per the data available on weather.com, the conditions is expected to remain overcast, with the wind speed ranging between 10 to 15 km/hour.

• May 28, 2023 07:49 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: The wait continues

  The rain has picked up once again. The fickle weather must be very frustrating for the fans.

• May 28, 2023 07:40 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Intensity of rain reduces

  As per latest inputs the intensity of rain has reduced and it feels like it will stop anytime soon. The covers remain intact.

• May 28, 2023 07:30 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL: There is a reserve day if rain doesn't stop

  As per an input by our correspondent, there is a reserve day if rain continues to pour in Ahmedabad.

• May 28, 2023 07:15 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL: How efficient is the venue in cases like this

  Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket stadium not just in India but the world. The infrastructure is top notch and the drainage system too has been taken good care off for situation such as this. 

  As per an input in Cricbuzz, the curators will require at least 45 minutes to get things ready for the action to set-off.

• May 28, 2023 07:00 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: What's the scene!

  As per the current scenario we can still have a 20-overs a side contest if the rain stops and the outfield is fit to play by 9.40pm. 

  The cut-off time is 11.56pm, which means the match has to start by then and it will be a 5-over a side contest.

• May 28, 2023 06:56 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Toss delayed

  The toss has been delayed due to rain.

• May 28, 2023 06:49 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Live visuals

  

  Live visuals from Narendra Modi Stadium (Twitter/rkmrasesh)

  Live visuals shared by our correspondent Rasesh Mandani. 

  We had experienced similar scenes during the Gujarat vs Mumbai qualifiers. But no overs were reduced despite the match starting late from its schedule time.

• May 28, 2023 06:33 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: It's pouring in Ahmedabad

  Sad news for the fans as it is pouring in Ahmedabad and the covers are on. Our correspondent present at the venue also confirms the development.

• May 28, 2023 06:14 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Gill's record against CSK this season

  If we look at Shubman Gill's record against CSK this season, he had scored 36-ball 63 against CSK in the series opener. 

  However, CSK kept him quiet in the Qualifiers, where he managed 42 off 38 deliveries.

• May 28, 2023 05:46 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Ambati Rayudu announces retirement

  Ambati Rayudu has announced his retirement from IPL 2023. The batter said that tonight's finale between Gujarat and CSK will be his final match in the cash-rich tournament.

  “2 great teams mi nd csk,204 matches,14 seasons,11 playoffs,8 finals,5 trophies.hopefully 6th tonight. It’s been quite a journey.I have decided that tonight’s final is going to be my last game in the Ipl.i truly hav enjoyed playing this great tournament. Thank u all. No u turn,” he tweeted.

• May 28, 2023 05:32 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Get ready for “Dhoni Dhoni” chants

  Looking at the visuals available on social media, MS Dhoni - Indian cricket's biggest legend will get another rapturous reception at the Narendra Modi Stadium tonight.

• May 28, 2023 05:24 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: What has clicked for Gujarat

  Shubman Gill has done the bulk of scoring for Gujarat and has 851 runs under his name. Hardik Pandya is team's second highest run-getter but has only managed 325 runs so far, which is way too less as compared to Gill.

  So apart from Gill it is Gujarat's bowling attack that has done the heavylifting for the side. Mohammed Shami has scalped 28 wickets, while Rashid Khan has 27 wickets under his belt. 

  Meanwhile, Mohit Sharma too has surprised many in the edition and has accounted for 24 wickets.

• May 28, 2023 05:02 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Will we see Dhoni next season?

  The IPL 2023 was anticipated to be MS Dhoni's final outing in the lucrative T20 competition and this could well be the case. 

  Dhoni has cleverly dodged the question on his future and said he'll take the decision in the months to come, probably somewhere close to the next auction. 

  However, he also assured the fans that he'll be seen in the CSK dugout if not in the stands. 

• May 28, 2023 04:42 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL: Chennai Super Kings' biggest headache

  Shubman Gill will be Chennai Super Kings' biggest headache tonight. The batter is in imperious form and has scored three tons and four half-centuries already. He will once again look to stamp his authority tonight and looking at the CSK attack the odds will favour the batter.

• May 28, 2023 04:32 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Big concern

  The big concern for fans is that rains are expected to hinder the proceedings during the final. 

  It was raining in the previous encounter against Mumbai Indians as well and the match had seen a late start.

• May 28, 2023 04:26 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Sachin joins the bandwagon 

  “What truly impressed me about Shubman's batting was his remarkable temperament, unwavering calmness, hunger for runs and astute running between the wickets.” - Shubman Gill gets a praise from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.

• May 28, 2023 04:07 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Shubman gets Raina's approval

  "I loved his body language, his self-confidence, self-belief, and he's gotten a habit of playing in big matches." – Suresh Raina loves the way Shubman Gill has been batting in the recent matches

• May 28, 2023 03:50 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: Dhoni hits new milestone

  The match marks MS Dhoni's 250th appearance in the IPL and no other player has played more matches than the CSK skipper. 

  This will also be Dhoni's 11th appearance in the final and 10th as a captain. 

  In the 250 matches, Dhoni played for CSK and Rising Pune Supergiant, which no longer exists. He has so far accumulated 5,082 runs at an average of 39.09 and a strike rate of 135.96 in 217 innings. His best score is 84* and has 24 half-centuries under his name. He is also the league's seventh-highest run scorer.

• May 28, 2023 03:39 PM IST

  CSK vs GT LIVE score, IPL 2023: What happened in the playoffs

  Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants – were the four teams that made it to the play-offs.

  Chennai defeated Gujarat to book a spot in the finals

  Then Mumbai defeated Lucknow, following which they locked horns with Gujarat for the finale ticket

  Gujarat dished out a brilliant show with the bat as the man in form Shubman Gill scored a brilliant ton. Riding on his innings Gujarat piled an enormous 233/3 on the board and won the match by 62 runs.

• May 28, 2023 02:40 PM IST

  CSK vs GT Live Score, IPL 2023: Head-to-head

  Both sides have faced each other four times in IPL history, with GT leading 3-1 vs CSK.

• May 28, 2023 02:39 PM IST

  CSK vs GT Live Score, IPL 2023: Stephen Fleming on CSK's nervousness ahead of the final

  Ahead of the final, CSK head coach Fleming said, "The game doesn't change but the outcome does. It's really hard not to look too far ahead and dream of winning it again. To be a part of it is what we sit out to do, that's our purpose."

• May 28, 2023 02:33 PM IST

  CSK vs GT Live Score, IPL 2023: GT Director of Cricket on Shubman Gill

  Ahead of the match, GT Director of Cricket Solanki hailed Gill. Gill bagged his third century of IPL 2023 during GT's win vs MI in Qualifier 2 and he also leads the Purple Cap race. "Shubman has batted for a lion's share of overs and we are very pleased that he is doing that. At any given time there can only be two batters. If the entirety of our overs, if it's just the openers batting, it's just fine by us", Solanki said.

• May 28, 2023 02:24 PM IST

  CSK vs GT Live Score, IPL 2023: Squads

  CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Akash Singh, Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, Sisanda Magala, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Bhagath Varma, Nishant Sindhu

  GT: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little, Srikar Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Odean Smith, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Pradeep Sangwan, Matthew Wade, Jayant Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Abhinav Manohar, Alzarri Joseph, Darshan Nalkande, Urvil Patel, Yash Dayal

• May 28, 2023 01:53 PM IST

  CSK vs GT Live Score, IPL 2023: Hello and good afternoon everyone!

  Hello and good afternoon everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of today's IPL 2023 final between CSK and GT, straight from Ahmedabad.