NEW DELHI: Despite missing key bowlers due to injuries and international duties, Chennai Super Kings are determined to maintain their competitive edge against bottom-placed Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2023 match on Friday.
Ahead of the much-anticipated showdown at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja, who secured the title-winning run for Chennai Super Kings in the 2023 edition, relived the winning moment on Thursday.
Chennai Super Kings claimed their fifth IPL title last year under MS Dhoni's leadership, defeating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling last-ball finish in Ahmedabad.
As CSK geared up to face Gujarat Titans, Jadeja took a trip down memory lane and gave the CSK fans a glimpse of last year's victory at the same venue.
In a video posted by his franchisee on social media, Jadeja said: "We are in Ahmedabad. We can't forget the last-ball thriller of 2023. Cheers."
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Chennai Super Kings are currently in a tight race for playoff qualification, sitting in the middle of the table with 12 points from 11 games. The away match against Gujarat is crucial for Ruturaj Gaikwad's team, as a defeat could seriously impact their playoff chances.
A win would propel them to third place in the standings, ahead of Sunrisers Hyderabad due to a superior net run-rate. Of the three teams with 12 points, CSK (+0.700) is the only one with a positive net run-rate.
Although bottom-placed Titans are technically still in contention, their maximum possible tally of 14 points makes it unlikely for Shubman Gill's team to reach the top four.
