GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 1 of IPL 2023

Shubman Gill GT | BAT

He was the second-highest run-scorer for the Titans last year and made over 450 runs at a strike rate of 132.32. He has made centuries in his previous two outings in Ahmedabad and will likely be a crucial player for the Giants in this game.

Devon Conway CSK | BAT

The left-handed opener scored 252 runs in seven innings at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 145.66, including three half-centuries. He has made two half-centuries in his last five outings.

Ruturaj Gaikwad CSK | BAT

He has been the leading run-scorer for Chennai Super Kings in the last two seasons. He made 368 runs in 14 innings last year at an average of 26.28 and a strike rate of 126.46. Gaikwad was the highest run-scorer for Maharashtra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season. He won the Player of the Tournament award in VHT.

Kane Williamson GT | BAT

The 32-year-old batter has been playing in the tournament since 2015, and the Titans will be his second franchise. He has made over 2100 runs playing in 76 games in IPL at an average of 36.22 and a strike rate of 126.03. Williamson will be a key figure for the Titans in the middle order.

Ben Stokes CSK | ALL

Chennai Super Kings shelled out INR 16.25 crores to purchase the services of the English Test skipper. He has made 920 runs in 43 games in IPL so far at an average of 25.56 and a strike rate of 134.50. He has scored two centuries and two half-centuries in the tournament so far.

Moeen Ali CSK | ALL

The English all-rounder scored 244 runs in ten games last season at a strike rate of 137.85 and picked eight wickets at an average of 19.75. Moeen has been a part of CSK’s squad since 2021 and has scored 601 runs at an average of 25.04.

Deepak Chahar CSK | BOWL

The right-arm pacer became the most expensive Indian bowler in the IPL auction last year as CSK picked him for INR 14 crores. However, he was ruled out of the tournament and will return this year. Chahar has taken 44 wickets in the powerplay over since 2018, which is the most by any bowler.

Mohammed Shami GT | BOWL

He was the leading wicket-taker for the defending champions last season. Shami took 20 wickets in 16 games at an average of 24.4, an economy of eight, and a strike rate of 18.3.