IPL 2023, GT Vs CSK: Shubman Gill's Gritty Knock Steers Gujarat Titans To A 5-Wicket Win Over Chennai Super Kings - In Pics

Shubman Gill eclipsed Ruturaj Gaikwad's high-quality knock with a dazzling half-century as Gujarat Titans began their title defence with a convincing five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener on Friday. CSK batter Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed 92 off 50 balls before GT pulled things back in the middle overs to limit Chennai Super Kings to 178 for seven after opting to bowl first. In the form of his life over the past three months, Gill played some jaw-dropping strokes in his 63 off 36 balls as Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan anchored GT to a fine win over Chennai. Here are some of the snapshots from the match:

Updated: 01 Apr 2023 8:44 am

IPL 2023: CSK vs GT | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

Gujarat Titans' Rahul Tewatia is congratulated by Chennai Super Kings' Ravindra Jadeja at the end of their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans' Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan, right, celebrate after their team won the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans' Rahul Tewatia celebrate after playing the winning shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

Chennai Super Kings' Mitchel Santner takes a catch to dismiss Gujarat Titans' Vijay Shankar during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill celebrates scoring fifty runs during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill hits a boundary during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

Chennai Super Kings' Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titan's Kane Williamson is carried off the field after he got injured while fielding during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad bats during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings 2023 in Ahmedabad.

Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad celebrates after scoring half a century during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.