IPL Qualifier-1: CSK set 173 target for GT

Chennai Super Kings batters Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway run between the wickets during the IPL 2023 first qualifier cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Credit: PTI Photo

Ruturaj Gaikwad made a 44-ball 60 as Chennai Super Kings posted a competitive 172 for seven against Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League here on Tuesday.

Gaikwad and Devon Conway (40) gave CSK a good start but GT middle-order batters couldn't turn up the heat as wickets kept falling regularly.

CSK managed 35 off the last 3 overs with Ravindra Jadeja (22) playing a cameo to take them to a solid total.

Mohammed Shami (2/28) and Mohit Sharma (2/31) claimed two wickets each, while Rashid Khan (1/37), Noor Ahmed (1/29), Darshan Nalkande (1/44) claimed a wicket each.

Brief Scores:

Chennai Super Kings: 172 for 7 in 20 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 60; Mohammed Shami 2/28).

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