Defending Champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with Gujarat Giants (GT) in Match 7 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, March 26. The Super Kings will face the crew they defeated within the earlier season’s last to clinch their fifth IPL trophy, Gujarat Titans (GT). In the IPL 2024 opener, CSK beat RCB by six wickets and they’ll hope to proceed their successful momentum with victory towards GT.

On the opposite hand, final season’s dropping finalists Gujarat Titans started their IPL 2024 marketing campaign on a excessive after defeating Mumbai Indians by six runs on the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 24.

Let’s check out the anticipated XIs of each side forward of this much-anticipated contest.

CSK Predicted XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain)

CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad had an underwhelming outing with the bat towards RCB. Chasing 174, Gaikwad may solely contribute 15 runs at Chepauk. The right-handed batter has already amassed 1,812 IPL runs in 53 matches to this point.

Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra will companion up with Gaikwad on the prime. The Kiwi southpaw had a memorable IPL debut as Rachin smashed a 15-ball 37 towards RCB.

Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane started his IPL 2024 marketing campaign on a optimistic notice. Rahane pulled off an excellent catch to dismiss Virat Kohli within the first innings earlier than scoring 27 off 19 balls within the run chase.

Daryl Mitchell

Kiwi all-rounder Daryl Mitchell made his debut for CSK within the IPL 2024 opener and scored 22 runs. He made his presence felt within the match after smashing two consecutive sixes towards Karn Sharma in trademark style.

Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube loved a beautiful IPL marketing campaign for CSK final 12 months. In the IPL 2024 opener, he scored an unbeaten 34, main the defending champions to a complete six-wicket win.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is a reputation you can’t hold out of CSK’s possible XI. Jadeja conceded solely 21 runs in his 4 overs and in addition chipped in with a 17-ball 25 within the IPL 2024 curtain-raiser.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wicketkeeper)

After handing over management duties for CSK to Gaikwad, MS Dhoni is more likely to play his pure recreation within the ongoing IPL season. The Indian legend has scored over 5,000 runs in additional than 250 IPL video games.

Sameer Rizvi

The 20-year-old, Sameer Rizvi was picked within the enjoying XI towards RCB. Though he didn’t bat on his IPL debut, Rizvi is more likely to be picked once more within the enjoying XI for the GT conflict.

Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar was seen in motion towards RCB after a protracted spell on the sidelines as a consequence of an harm. He leaked runs within the powerplay, conceding 37 off his four-over quota. That stated, Chahar has performed a pivotal position in CSK’s bowling unit previously and is more likely to open the proceedings towards GT.

Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana had a forgettable outing towards RCB contemplating he went for 36 runs in his spell. The Sri Lankan spinner has performed 23 IPL video games and has picked simply as many wickets within the event at an economic system price of seven.83.

Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman regarded in impressed type towards RCB. The Bangladesh pacer dismantled the Bengaluru batting by choosing up 4 wickets in his preliminary two overs. Mustafizur has performed 49 matches, choosing 51 wickets in his IPL profession to this point.

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GT Predicted XI

Shubman Gill (captain)

Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill had an excellent captaincy debut towards Mumbai Indians on March 24. Gill led GT to a cracking begin with a 22-ball 31 and he has to this point smashed over 2,821 runs in 92 IPL matches.

Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper)

Shubman’s opening companion Wriddhiman Saha can also be recognized for his aggressive batting within the powerplay. The Indian gloveman has smashed over 2,800 runs in additional than 160 IPL matches.

Sai Sudharsan

Having amassed 362 runs in eight matches final 12 months, Sai Sudharsan is the crew’s go-to choice to bat at No. 3. He impressed with a 45-run knock in GT’s IPL 2024 opener.

Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar contributed with 301 runs in 10 innings at a strike price of 160.10 for Gujarat Titans final 12 months. His all-round expertise present stability to the GT center order.

David Miller

South Africa’s David Miller had his greatest IPL season ever in 2022 when he smashed 481 runs in 16 matches for GT at a formidable common of 68.71. The highly effective southpaw has scored greater than 2,700 runs in over 120 IPL matches.

Azmatullah Omarzai

Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai had an honest IPL debut towards Mumbai Indians on March 24. He contributed with 17 runs and picked up two wickets within the Titans’ six-run win of their IPL 2024 opener.

Rahul Tewatia

Rahul Tewatia has hardly ever disenchanted in terms of placing on a present within the cash-rich league. He scored a 15-ball 22 towards Mumbai Indians in GT’s event opener and is a menace to opposition bowlers together with his energy hitting.

Rashid Khan

One of one of the best T20 bowlers on the planet, Rashid Khan performs an important position in GT’s lineup. The Afghanistan leg spinner has bagged 139 wickets in 110 matches since his IPL debut in 2017. He took a whopping 27 wickets within the earlier version of IPL.

Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson had a memorable IPL debut for GT and picked up two essential wickets towards MI. The Aussie pacer clinched 19 wickets in 11 matches in Brisbane Heat’s current Big Bash League 2023-24 triumph.

Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma has been an integral member of the GT outfit since 2023. Having scalped 27 wickets from 14 matches final 12 months, Mohit will spearhead GT’s bowling assault in IPL 2024 and obtained two wickets within the crew’s IPL 2024 opener.

Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav’s type was at all times going to be essential after Mohammed Shami was dominated out of IPL 2024 with an harm. He had a great IPL debut for GT and defended 19 runs within the final over to assist register a six-run win towards MI.

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