Shubman Gill was instrumental in leading GT to a respectable total against CSK, and will look to build upon this performance against them in their encounter.
Mohit Sharma brings with him an abundance of experience to this match and will be vital in helping GT beat CSK with his pace and variations in bowling. For those following the game closely, the Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard will provide real-time insights into his performance and the overall match progress.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is an exceptional top-order batsman hailing from Punjab. A right-handed batter, he currently plays domestic cricket for Punjab before making his ODI debut for India in January 2019 as well as playing some matches down in New Zealand – particularly his outstanding 91 run performance in Gabba Test which was pivotal to kick-starting his career.
As vice-captain of the Indian team in white-ball cricket and captain for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, he is an impressive young cricketer with enormous potential and bright prospects ahead.
Gill was well known for his tireless hard work. Waking up at 3:30 A.M to practice before heading off to school, then returning in the evening for more practice with teammates, his hardwork ultimately paid off: He passed his matriculation examinations with flying colors.
He joined Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018 and spent two seasons there before being released prior to the 2022 TATA IPL auction and hired by Gujarat Titans for an undisclosed sum.
Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan first made an impactful mark as an opener in Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). Due to this performance, he quickly found his way into the Tamil Nadu squad across formats. He made his white-ball debut for TN in late 2021 before continuing his good form into Ranji Trophy season two years later. Additionally, Sudharsan made waves when joining Surrey County Championship Division 1 cricket club where he made significant inroads as an opener.
Sudharsan comes from a sporting family; both his parents, Bharadwaj R and Usha Bharadwaj represented India at the SAF Games, Dhaka; while his mother Usha Bharadwaj was an excellent volleyball player in her state level team – so it came as no surprise when Sudharsan earned his maiden India cap in December 2023 and is keen on seizing this opportunity with both hands. With an excellent physique and ability to perform under pressure he’s adept at performing under pressure conditions while having outstanding hand/eye co-ordination abilities as well as exceptional timing.
Wriddhiman Saha
Wriddhiman Saha is an impressive player, serving both Bengal in domestic cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League as wicketkeeper. After scoring a century on his Ranji debut and signing with Kolkata in its inaugural T20 League season, Wriddhiman quickly established himself as an integral member of both sides and has also featured with Punjab and India A. Due to his consistent domestic performances and IPL showings he was chosen to replace MS Dhoni on Test squad duty.
He made his Test debut against South Africa and set an incredible first for India – taking ten catches in one innings on debut as wicket-keeper! Since then he has become a regular in the team, even captaining it on occasion.
Daryl Mitchell
Kiwi pace bowler Tim Southee will aim to add to his eight wickets this season by producing an outstanding performance against CSK at Chepauk, as it offers more bounce than similar pitches he has encountered previously. Furthermore, he says that playing here early on was one of his favourite memories as an IPL bowler.
He began this season slowly but has picked up his work rate over time. Now, he hopes to keep this momentum and lead his team to an outstanding finish.
On the other side of the wicket, he will use his experience and leadership to help get the Titans off to a strong start. Although his bat has struggled this year, he still managed to make an impactful contribution when necessary.
He will remain a key contributor for the Titans and must perform in this match if they hope to reach the playoffs. Throughout their five matches together he has scored 231 runs; hopefully on Friday he can add to that total and propel his side closer towards victory.
Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali is an all-round talent who has excelled for England in One Day Internationals as well as Twenty20 cricket, where he scored two fifties this season with Royal Challengers Bangalore but often was underutilized with the ball. Moeen has the ability to bat and bowl equally effectively, which makes him a formidable threat on any side.
He took five wickets in the last match against Mumbai to help CSK defeat them and finish with 19 dismissals – more than any English bowler has achieved since Jim Laker had 193. On debuting as an IPL bowler, he did well – taking an important catch early on to send back Ishan Kishan.
As an integral member of CSK’s squad, Chris Lynn can make an immense difference for them if used effectively. He can play either at the top of the order or middle order and will look forward to being part of an important campaign against their defending champions. His trademark runscoring skills have him hitting hard.
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav hails from Vidarbha in Maharashtra and represents India internationally in cricket. He has played 57 test matches so far for India and boasts speeds exceeding 140km/h while simultaneously swinging his ball at high speeds.
He made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2010 and has become a regular member of the Indian national team ever since. Additionally, he plays an instrumental role in helping India win numerous tournaments through Ranji Trophy tournaments.
Yadav made an immediate impact at Kolkata Knight Riders after joining them as part of their 2021 IPL auction quota, taking 16 wickets during his inaugural campaign with them.
The 24-year-old lives in Nagpur and owns an extravagant house there. His net worth is around 58 crores; his money is made through match fees, brand endorsements and commercials as well as investment properties such as real estate. Furthermore, he enjoys shopping – spending most of his money on clothes and shoes! Additionally he’s an avid football follower, frequently watching matches live.
Tushar Deshpande
Tushar Deshpande was born 15 May 1995 in Mumbai, India and first came into prominence on the domestic circuit with an outstanding performance at Cooch Behar Trophy 2015-16 where he claimed 21 wickets in four matches – this earned him selection to the Mumbai Ranji team where he made his debut in that season. Since then he has also represented Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy where he regularly featured, leading them into duleep Trophy competition in August 2019. Finally his consistent white ball performance led him to being chosen for India ‘B’ squad selection in August 2019.
Young talent Rahul Tewari has demonstrated impressive skills over recent seasons and his performances in the IPL have not gone unnoticed. CSK purchased him at their base price of INR 20 Lakhs during the mega auction for IPL 2022, where he quickly established himself as an integral member of their squad.
This tall bowler possesses the ability to use his swing bowling early and prove a threat in powerplay overs. Furthermore, he’s known for picking up wickets at the death thanks to an impressive pace variation and excellent control.
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