'The new-ball bowlers of Gujarat vs Chennai's best in-form batters' - Aakash Chopra on battle to watch out for ahead of Qualifier 1
'Within that big battle, you always have some small-small battles,' Chopra said.
The Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will feature a clash between the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings and the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, May 23.
With the game being the first qualifier of the IPL 2023, all eyes will be on the two teams as they look to make their way into the summit clash of the marquee tournament. With the clash right around the corner, there will be several battles on the pitch to look out for.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently came forward to reflect upon the same. The 45-year-old revealed that he was looking forward to the battle between Gujarat’s new bowlers and the batters of Chennai Super Kings.
"Within that big battle, you always have some small-small battles. The new-ball bowlers of Gujarat vs Chennai's best in-form batters, that's the battle that I am looking forward to watch. The last time these two teams met, Mohammad Shami did an amazing job. He hit Devon Conway's stumps right at the start," Aakash Chopra said in a video on his YouTube channel.
How they bowl to Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway is likely to set the tone of the match: Chopra
Mohammed Shami’s performance could be crucial for Gujarat in the game. With 24 wickets in 14 matches so far, the veteran Indian pacer currently holds the IPL purple cap and is tied with teammate Rashid Khan on wickets, but he leads the race boasting a better economy.
Continuing upon the same, Aakash Chopra was also unsure about who Shami’s bowling partner would be with the new ball. The 45-year-old also opined that how Gujarat bowls to Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway could define the game.
"Now when they meet here, Mohammad Shami will be on one side, and alongside him will be either Yash Dayal or someone else. Hardik Pandya might bowl. How they bowl to Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway is likely to set the tone of the match," Aakash Chopra said.
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