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Sunil Manohar Gavaskar considered the greatest opening batsman

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Sunil Manohar Gavaskar is an Indian cricket commentator and former cricketer who represented India and Mumbai from 1971 to 1987. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time. He is a recipient of the Arjuna Award and Padma Bhushan, two of India's highest sporting honors, and was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009. In 2012, he was awarded the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Sunil Gavaskar was born into a middle-class Marathi family in Mumbai. He began his illustrious career when he was named India's Best Young Cricketer of the Year in 1966 and went on to become the first batsman to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket. In 1980, he was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year. After retiring from cricket, he became a popular commentator and served as an advisor to the Indian national team in 2004, as well as the chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee until he was forced to choose between commentary and joining the committee. He ultimately chose to continue his broadcasting career and leave the committee. On March 28th, 2014, Gavaskar was appointed as interim president of BCCI by India's Supreme Court, with a focus on overseeing the seventh season of the Indian Premier League. The court also directed him to give up his commentary work at that time.

IPL 2023 Match Prediction: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2023 Match Prediction

IPL 2023 is in full swing. The Chennai Super Kings have once again shown their dominance in the IPL 2023, defeating the Mumbai Indians for the second time in three games. The match, which took place at the Wankhede Stadium, was a complete victory for CSK as they won by seven wickets. Their first win against Mumbai Indians at the stadium in five years. Despite being without star players Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes in IPL 2023, the team managed to secure the victory. It was a surprising performance by Ajinkya Rahane, who was Mumbai Indians' star player, catching everyone off guard with his cricket style. However, CSK's bowlers were able to step up their IPL 2023 game and not give away any No-Balls, while only allowing five wides, thanks to MS Dhoni's strict warnings. With Ali set to return in the next match, it remains to be seen if the Chennai Super Kings can continue their winning streak in IPL 2023.

 

Chennai Super Kings have received a major setback with the news of Deepak Chahar's possible absence for the entire IPL 2023 season due to a hamstring injury. This news is a huge disappointment for the team and fans, especially after Chahar missed last year's IPL due to a lengthy injury recovery. The team is already grappling with other injury issues, including Ben Stokes, who is set to be sidelined for at least a week in IPL 2023 due to his left leg knee. Even if he does play, he will not be able to bowl anymore, affecting the team's strategy. With the team already struggling with the current bowlers' performance, it will be a challenging task to face the top batting sides in the IPL. This is undoubtedly a challenging time for the Chennai Super Kings.

 

The Rajasthan Royals have been making headlines in IPL 2023 with their impressive batting performances. The team's opening pair, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler, have been consistent in giving the team a strong start. Jaiswal's stunning knock of 60 runs in just 31 balls against the Delhi Capitals was particularly impressive, while Buttler's 79 runs off 51 balls against the Royal Challengers Bangalore was no less noteworthy. The middle order, however, has been a concern for the team. The Royals have been struggling to find a reliable number 4 batsman, with both Devdutt Padikkal and Riyan Parag unable to make an impact in that position. Despite this, the Rajasthan Royals remain a force to be reckoned with in the IPL 2023 thanks to their strong batting lineup.

 

Head-To-Head

IPL 2023 Match Prediction

The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals is always one of the most exciting matchups in IPL. With IPL 2023 around the corner, cricket fans are eagerly anticipating their next clash. Chennai has had the upper hand historically, with 15 wins out of 26 encounters, but Rajasthan has been gaining momentum in recent years. In fact, they won four out of their last five games against Chennai. This recent success has given them immense confidence as they gear up to face off once again. The last time these two teams met, Rajasthan Royals secured a five-wicket victory, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal's 59 and Ravichandran Ashwin's 40 runs. However, Chennai's Moeen Ali gave an excellent performance with 93 runs and a wicket. With IPL 2023 just around the corner, fans are excited to see which team will come out on top in this thrilling matchup.

 

Team

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Chennai Super Kings

2nd

4th

1st

1st

2nd

2nd

3rd

2nd

Suspended

1st

2nd

7th

1st

9th

Rajasthan Royals

1st

6th

7th

6th

7th

3rd

5th

4th

Suspended

4th

7th

8th

7th

2nd

 

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IPL 2023 Point Table

Team

P

W

L

T

NR

NRR

FOR

AGST.

PTS

Chennai Super Kings

3

2

1

0

0

0.356

554/58.1

544/59.2

4

Rajasthan Royals

3

2

1

0

0

2.067

594/60.0

470/60.0

4

 

Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2023 Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings would be beaming with confidence after their recent heroic win against their arch-rivals, Mumbai Indians. Ravindra Jadeja showed that he's back in full form with his impressive bowling, but it was Tushar Deshpande's two wickets that stood out too. The talk of the match, however, was Ajinkya Rahane's explosive batting, which earned him 61 runs in just 27 balls. Rahane certainly proved all doubters wrong by displaying pure timing with the ball, which made him an unstoppable force on the field. Plenty of fans are now looking forward to seeing Rahane unleash this type of brilliance more often and hope that he will earn a permanent place in the coveted number three spot in the Chennai Super Kings Lineup.

 

Although Devon Conway did not have a successful outing, Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad continues to impress with his batting prowess. With three matches under his belt, he has scored a total of 189 runs with an impressive average of 94, landing him in second place in the Orange Cap race. He has been a key player for his team and is only second to the legendary Shikhar Dhawan. However, the team's bowling unit needs tweaking, especially with the upcoming match favoring spinners. It will be interesting to see how the Chennai Super Kings adjust their strategies and overcome their bowling shortcomings in the next match.

 

  • Probable Playing XIs

  • Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk/c), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Rajvardhan Hangargekar

 

Orange Cap

Player

Mat

Inns

NO

Runs

HS

Avg

BF

SR

100

50

4s

6s

Ruturaj Gaikwad

4

4

1

197

92

65.67

127

155.11

0

2

10

14

Devon Conway

4

4

0

98

50

24.50

77

127.27

0

1

11

2

Ajinkya Rahane

2

2

0

92

61

46.00

46

200.00

0

1

9

4

Shivam Dube

4

4

0

82

28

20.50

69

118.84

0

0

4

5

Ambati Rayudu

4

4

2

60

27*

30.00

44

136.36

0

0

5

3

MS Dhoni

4

3

2

58

32*

58.00

27

214.81

0

0

2

6

Moeen Ali

3

3

0

49

23

16.33

40

122.50

0

0

7

1

Ravindra Jadeja

4

3

1

29

25*

14.50

23

126.08

0

0

1

2

Ben Stokes

2

2

0

15

8

7.50

14

107.14

0

0

2

0

Mitchell Santner

3

2

2

2

1*

-

4

50.00

0

0

0

0

 

Purple Cap

Player

Mat

Inns

Ov

Runs

Wkts

BBI

Avg

Econ

SR

4w

5w

Tushar Deshpande

4

4

14.2

164

7

31/2

23.42

11.44

12.28

0

0

Ravindra Jadeja

4

4

13.0

83

6

20/3

13.83

6.38

13.00

0

0


Moeen Ali

3

2

6.0

47

5

26/4

9.40

7.83

7.20

1

0

Mitchell Santner

3

3

12.0

81

3

28/2

27.00

6.75

24.00

0

0

Rajvardhan Hangargekar

2

2

6.0

60

3

36/3

20.00

10.00

12.00

0

0

Akash Singh

1

1

4.0

40

2

40/2

20.00

10.00

12.00

0

0

Sisanda Magala

2

2

6.0

51

1

37/1

51.00

8.50

36.00

0

0

 

Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2023 Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals are starting to show their strength as they climb the rankings, winning three out of their last two matches and securing second place. Jos Buttler has emerged as a key player, consistently scoring runs match after match. In his last three matches, he has amassed an impressive 152 runs with an average of 52. But the team's success is not just due to their batting prowess - Yuzvendra Chahal has been dominating the pitch with his impressive form, already taking eight wickets in just three matches. His strengths will be on full display in the upcoming match against Ruturaj, who has been known to excel against spinners. However, Boult must also up his game if the Rajasthan Royals hope to stop the formidable Gaikwad and Devon Conway. The match promises to be a thrilling clash between two teams with impressive potential.

 

Sanju Samson is undoubtedly a talented batsman, but his inconsistency is becoming a major problem for the team. It's frustrating to see him play like a school kid on some days, while on other days, he scores some truly remarkable innings. His recent performance, where he was out on a duck, has sparked concern among the team's management. However, the team knows that Samson has the potential to play big innings, and they are hoping that he can redeem himself in the upcoming matches. The team will be relying on him to step up and deliver when it counts the most. It's time for Samson to prove that he can be a hero and not just a hit or miss player.

 

  • Probable Playing XIs

  • Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

 

Orange Cap

Player

Mat

Inns

NO

Runs

HS

Avg

BF

SR

100

50

4s

6s

Jos Buttler

4

4

0

204

79

51.00

120

170.00

0

3

20

8

Yashasvi Jaiswal

4

4

0

135

60

33.75

84

160.71

0

2

23

2

Shimron Hetmyer

4

4

3

127

39*

127.00

73

173.97

0

0

5

10

Sanju Samson

4

4

0

97

55

24.25

63

153.96

0

1

8

5

Devdutt Padikkal

3

3

0

61

38

20.33

57

107.01

0

0

6

0

Dhruv Jurel

3

3

2

44

32*

44.00

24

183.33

0

0

3

3

Riyan Parag

3

3

0

34

20

11.33

29

117.24

0

0

2

2


Ravichandran Ashwin

4

3

1

31

30

15.50

28

110.71

0

0

1

2

Adam Zampa

1

1

0

1

1

1.00

1

100.00

0

0

0

0


Jason Holder

4

2

1

1

1*

1.00

2

50.00

0

0

0

0

 

Purple Cap

POS

Player

Mat

Inns

Ov

Runs

Wkts

BBI

Avg

Econ

SR

4w

5w

1

Yuzvendra Chahal

4

4

16.0

121

10

17/4

12.10

7.56

9.60

1

0

5

Ravichandran Ashwin

4

4

16.0

102

6

25/2

17.00

6.37

16.00

0

0

14

Trent Boult

3

3

12.0

88

5

29/3

17.60

7.33

14.40

0

0

29

Jason Holder

4

4

13.0

110

3

29/2

36.66

8.46

26.00

0

0

36

Sandeep Sharma

2

2

7.0

50

2

20/1

25.00

7.14

21.00

0

0

61

Adam Zampa

1

1

4.0

43

1

43/1

43.00

10.75

24.00

0

0

 

Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium

IPL 2023 Match Prediction VenueThe MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as the Chepauk Stadium, has always been known for the spin-friendly pitch that has helped spin bowlers in the past. However, recent matches on the ground have shown a more neutral nature for both bowlers and batsmen. In the last match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, the pitch delivered a high-scoring match with both teams passing the 200 mark. Despite this, spinners still had their moments of glory on the pitch. It seems like the pitch at Chepauk Stadium is evolving to become more balanced, giving equal opportunities to both bowlers and batsmen. It will be interesting to see how the pitch behaves in future matches and whether it continues this trend.

 

Matches Played 5
Batting first won 1
Batting Second won 3
Super Over Match 1
Average first innings score 146 runs
Pace bowlers took 25 wickets
Spin bowlers Took 27 Wickets

 

How to Buy IPL 2023 Ticket at MA Chidambaram Stadium?

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Read More: IPL Ticket 2023 Booking Guide: Get Free IPL Ticket

 

Watch IPL live on TV

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a much-awaited event that brings together hordes of cricket fans from across the country. The sheer excitement of watching live matches and experiencing the electrifying atmosphere of the stadium is unparalleled. However, getting hold of IPL tickets can be quite a task, especially when the demand is extremely high. But now, with IPL 2023 being broadcasted on Star Sports channels in five different languages, every cricket fan can enjoy it from the comfort of their homes. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to witness your favorite teams and players in action as they battle it out on the field. No more queuing or struggling for tickets, just pure cricketing action, broadcasted right to your screens.

 

India Channel Number

Star Sports Channels

Channel Number

Star Sports 1

Channel Number-455

Sports 1 HD

Channel Number-454

Star Sports 1 Hindi

Channel Number-460

Star Sports 1 Hindi HD

Channel Number-459

Star Sports 1 Kannada

Channel Number-1645

Star Sports 1 Tamil

Channel Number-1551

Star Sports 1 Tamil HD

Channel Number-1550

Star Sports 1 Telugu

Channel Number-1446

Star Sports 1 Telugu HD

Channel Number-1445

 

IPL 2023 Schedule

IPL 2023 Schedule

IPL 2023 season is shaping up to be an absolute stunner. With an incredible 74 games throughout the season, there's no shortage of excitement to be had. Beginning on March 31st and finishing up on May 28th, every team has ample opportunity to showcase their talent and battle it out for glory. What's more, each team will play 7 home and away games, making sure that everyone is in the running for the top spot. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the game or just starting out, there's something for everyone in the IPL 2023 season. So what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets today and get ready to cheer on your favorite team. You won't want to miss out on this once in a lifetime experience!

 

  • Date: March 31, 2023 to May 28, 2023

  • Opening match: March 31, 2023

  • Final: May 28, 2023

  • Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, SunRisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals

  • Defending champion: Gujarat Titans

 

Read Full IPL 2023 Schedule: IPL 2023 Schedule: An event you can’t miss!

Common Questions & Answers

  • When does IPL 2023 start?

    Get ready for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as it kicks off on March 1st, 2023, and runs for seven weeks in India. This season, all ten teams will face off against each other in 14 matches before the playoff stage. The top four teams will advance to the qualifier playoffs where they will battle it out for a place in the fina

  • How to predict IPL 2023 matches?

    Predicting the outcome of IPL 2023 matches can be a challenging task, as the performance of the teams can vary significantly from match to match. However, there are several factors that you can consider when making predictions: team form, home advantage, team composition, weather conditions and head-to-head record.

  • What are the chances of Chennai Super Kings winning IPL 2023?

    With the luck of their mascot and the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings have a strong chance of taking home the championship title for IPL 2023!

  • Who will be the man of the match in Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royal?

    With the history of some intense clashes between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, it's hard to tell who will be the man of the match in this upcoming battle. Only time will tell, but one can certainly speculate which players from each team have the potential to come out on top!