The 2023 Indian Premier League playoffs kick off on Tuesday with a clash between the table-topping Gujarat Titans and the second-placed Chennai Super Kings. The victorious team in this encounter will secure a direct spot in the final, while the losing side will get another opportunity in the Qualifier 2 on Friday to make it to Sunday’s final. Let’s take a closer look at this upcoming match. The action will unfold at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, starting at 19:30 local time.

Gujarat Titans have been in sensational form, securing comprehensive victories in four out of their last five games. Despite playing against Chennai Super Kings at their home ground, Chepauk, the Titans will enter the contest with confidence, aiming to emerge victorious and secure a spot in the final.

Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, finished just three points behind Gujarat Titans, securing the second position in the league. With the advantage of playing on their home turf, led by the experienced MS Dhoni, the Super Kings will be optimistic about their chances in this crucial encounter.

The team batting second has emerged victorious in four out of the last five games played at this venue, indicating a trend favoring chasing teams. Considering this, it is likely that both team captains will opt to field first in this upcoming match.

With an average first innings score of 168, this ground has recorded the second lowest scores among all venues in the 2023 IPL. Considering the turning nature of the pitch, we anticipate a par score to be around 185.