IPL 2023 Qualifier 1, GT vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni managed to make it to the playoffs for the 12th time in IPL history. After defeating Delhi Capitals in the last league match of this season, Chennai ended the league stage in second place with 17 points. Now CSK will face defending champions Gujarat Titans in the first qualifier match.
This match between the two teams will be played at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai at 7:30 pm on May 23. Gujarat Titans ended the league stage at the first position with 20 points. Chennai Super Kings, playing on their home ground, can be considered a bit heavy in this first qualifier. Although Chennai’s record in the playoff matches at Chepauk Stadium has been seen so far, it has been seen 50-50.
Chennai has played playoff matches 24 times in IPL so far. Out of this, he has won 15 and lost in 9. If we look at CSK’s record in the playoff matches at Chepauk Stadium, it is 2 wins and 2 losses in 4 matches. In 2011, Chennai won the final against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs.
Chennai Super Kings lost last 2 playoff matches at Chepauk
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