Gujarat Titans are set to clash with Chennai Super Kings in the 67th match of the Indian Premier League, which is scheduled at Narendra Modi Stadium on 25th May at 3:30 PM IST. The table topper, Gujarat Titans are playing well and currently ruling the points table. The team has played a total of 13 games, in which 9 have been secured. On the other hand, due to the poor performance, CSK have been eliminated and will be seen playing in a few games. The team is currently ranking at the bottom of the points table and have won 3 out of 13 games. Looking at the batting line-up, both teams have strong batters, so it looks like a close and exciting match.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two dynamo face each other.
1.Shubman Gill vs Khaleel Ahmed
Captain Shubman Gill has been defensive against the star bowler from CSK, Khaleel Ahmed who is a consistent wicket-taking bowler. Talking about the performance, Gill has played a total of 29 balls from Khaleel, and in which he scored a total of 44 runs and was dismissed twice. This means, Khaleel can disturb him and can take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 145.5 |
| 2022 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 166.7 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 150.0 |
| Total | 44 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 151.7 |
2.Rahul Tewatia vs Ravichandran Ashwin
The finisher Rahul Tweatia has a low performance against the right-arm spin bowler R. Ashwin. Looking at their head-to-head records, Tweatia has played a total of 20 balls from Ashwin, in which he scored 14 runs and was dismissed once. This suggests that Rahman can disturb Shreyas and can take his wicket easily. This suggests that Ashwin can disturb Shreyas and can take his wicket easily.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Total | 14 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 70.0 |
3.Jos Buttler vs Ravindra Jadeja
Jos Buttler has a decent performance against the allrounder spin bowler Ravindra Jadeja. Talking about the performance, Buttler has played a total of 53 balls from Jadeja, in which he scored a total of 70 runs and was dismissed twice.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 233.3 |
| 2017 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 137.5 |
| 2018 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 141.7 |
| 2020 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 160.0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 170.0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 |
| Total | 70 | 53 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 132.1 |
4.Ravindra Jadeja vs Kagiso Rabada
Ravindra Jadeja has been defensive against the South African pace bowler Kagiso Rabada. Talking about the performance, Jadeja has played a total of 16 balls from Rabada, and scored a total of 26 runs and was dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 212.5 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Total | 26 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 162.5 |
5.MS Dhoni vs Mohammed Siraj
MS Dhoni has a decent performance against Mohammed Siraj, who is a consistent wicket taking bowler. Looking at the records, Dhoni has played a total of 29 balls from Siraj, in which he scored a total of 52 runs and was dismissed twice.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 183.3 |
| 2018 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 190.0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 166.7 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Total | 52 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 179.3 |
In conclusion, the 67th match between GT and CSK is expected to be an exciting and interesting battle to watch. The player battle in this match will be important to watch, as Shubman Gill will play against Khaleel Ahmed, who is a consistent wicket-taking bowler. Additionally, Jos Buttler, Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and have already left their mark in the IPL.
