IPL 2023: GT vs CSK, Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top-picks for Captain and Vice-captain 

image-lfuyxew6GT vs CSK, Dream11 Prediction: Top three picks for the captain or vice-captain of the match (Source: iplt20.com)

Match 1 of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) is upon us. The defending champions, Gujarat Titans (GT) and four-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be playing against each other in this match. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 31st March at 7:30 PM IST. Here we will take a look at the player stats and try to suggest the best three players for captain or vice-captain of the match. 

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GT vs CSK, Match 1:  Player Stats

In order to decide the top three players for the captain or vice-captain role for the match, we need to take a deep look at the player stats. 

Top three run scorers at the Narendra Modi Stadium (Players in current squads)

  1.  Shubman Gill (GT) - 223 runs in 4 matches
  2. Hardik Pandya (GT) - 150 runs in 8 matches
  3. MS Dhoni (CSK) - 85 runs in 3 matches

Top three wicket takers at the Narendra Modi Stadium (Players in current squads)

  1. Hardik Pandya (GT) - 10 wickets in 8 matches
  2. R Sai Kishore (GT) - 5 wickets in 4 matches
  3. Shivam Mavi (GT) - 3 wickets in 3 matches

image-lfuzajjmHardik Pandya will be a differential pick for the match (Source: Twitter)


Top three performers for GT against CSK 

  1. Wriddhiman Saha - 78 runs in 2 matches
  2. Alzarri Joesph - 3 wickets in 2 matches
  3. Mohammed Shami - 3 wickets in 2 matches

Top three performers for CSK against GT

  1. Ruturaj Gaikwad - 126 runs in 2 matches
  2. Ambati Rayudu - 46 runs in 1 match
  3. Matheesha Pathirana - 2 wickets in 1 match



GT vs CSK, Match 1: Top three in-form players

In order to decide which player to select as the captain or vice-captain of the match, one key parameter should be the players' current form. 

  1. Shubman Gill - 126 runs in the last T20I match
  2. Ruturaj Gaikwad - 133 runs in last 2 matches with a 114 off 68 against Kerala under his belt. 
  3. Ben Stokes - 94 runs and 2 wickets in the last two matches

GT vs CSK, Match 1: Top three Captain or Vice-captain choices

1.Shubman Gill (GT):

The Indian opener is in excellent form and also likes to score runs against CSK. Shubman Gills recent form and his numbers against CSK makes him the best choice as the captain or vice-captain of the match. 

2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

image-lfuzdghfRuturaj Gaikwad will be a great pick as the captain or vice-captain of the match (Source: Twitter)

The Indian opener has been in brilliant form in the domestic season preceding IPL 2023. Moreover, Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored two fifties against the Titans in the two matches that played against them last season. So, if there is one sure shot candidate for Captain or vice-captain of the match from the CSK camp, it should be Ruturaj Gaikwad.

3. Hardik Pandya (GT)

The Titans' skipper likes to perform at this venue, especially with the ball. Hardik Pandya's recent form is also pretty decent and that makes him a great pick as the Captain or Vice-captain of the match.