CSK vs GT: Gujarat Titans Make History After Registering The Highest Total In IPL Finals

Last Update on: May 29th, 2023 at 10:14 pm

Gujarat Titans created history in the IPL 2023 Final by posting the highest-ever total in the tournament’s ultimate showdown. Defying expectations, the defending champions set an imposing target of 214 runs for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Surpassing Sunrisers Hyderabad’s record of 208 for 7 in the IPL 2016 Final against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans etched their name in the annals of the tournament. After winning the toss, CSK captain MS Dhoni elected to bowl first, considering rain to play a factor in the game.

Gujarat Titans’ opening duo of Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha provided a sensational start, achieving the highest-ever powerplay score in an IPL Final. Initially cautious, both Gill and Saha accelerated their scoring rate with remarkable aggression. Saha took charge in the third over, unleashing an assault on CSK’s Deepak Chahar, smashing him for six and fours.

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In the subsequent over, Gill displayed his prowess by thrashing fast-bowler Tushar Deshpande for three consecutive boundaries, followed by repeating the feat against spinner Maheesh Theekshana in the sixth over. GT amassed an impressive 62 runs in the first six overs, surpassing Mumbai Indians’ previous powerplay record of 61 runs in the IPL Finals.

However, the momentum shifted when Gill fell to a brilliant stumping by CSK skipper MS Dhoni in the seventh over, ending their impressive partnership of 67 runs. Saha then adopted a more cautious approach, maintaining a steady scoring rate alongside B Sai Sudharsan.

Highest totals in IPL finals:

GT – 214/4 vs CSK in 2023*
SRH – 208/7 vs RCB in 2016
CSK – 205/5 vs RCB in 2011
MI – 202/5 vs CSK in 2015

Sai Sudharsan’s Carnage Propels Gujarat Titans To A Massive Total

In the 12th over, Saha and Sudharsan unleashed their attacking intent. Saha dispatched CSK’s Matheesha Pathirana for consecutive boundaries, followed by a partnership with Sudharsan that yielded 15 runs against Ravindra Jadeja. Saha completed his second half-century of the season, showcasing his batting prowess.

However, Deepak Chahar struck back in the 14th over, dismissing Saha and conceding only seven runs. Saha contributed a valuable 54 runs off 39 deliveries, including five boundaries and a six. Sudharsan took the reins from Saha and launched a fierce onslaught. He struck two sixes off Theekshana in the 15th over and then punished the Chennai-based pacer for 20 runs in the 17th over.

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Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya joined the attacking display in the 18th over, combining with Sudharsan to thrash Deshpande for 18 runs. Sudharsan continued his assault, smashing two consecutive sixes off Pathirana in the final over. Unfortunately, on the third delivery of the 20th over, Sudharsan was dismissed, narrowly missing out on a remarkable century by just four runs. He scored an exceptional 96 runs off 47 balls, including eight boundaries and six maximums.

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On the final ball of the innings, Pathirana dismissed Rashid Khan as Gujarat Titans concluded their innings with an imposing total of 214 for 4 after 20 overs. The stage is now set for CSK to chase down the record-breaking target and showcase their mettle in the IPL 2023 Final.