Chennai Super Kings fans take shelter inside a railway station after the IPL 2023 final was shifted to a reserve day (Twitter Image)
GT vs CSK IPL 2023 final postponed till reserve day due to incessant rain in Ahmedabad, many CSK fans were seen taking shelter at a railway station
Several Chennai Super Kings fans were seen taking shelter at the railway station after Sunday’s IPL 2023 final between CSK and Gujarat Titans was postponed due to heavy rains in Ahmedabad. As the rain remained unabated till around midnight, the big-ticket clash between CSK and defending champions GT was rescheduled for the reserve day, May 29.
Following this decision, Chennai fans who travel long distances to watch the game were left disappointed. Some of them were spotted relaxing at the railway station to catch Mahendra Singh Dhoni in action at tonight’s game.
CSK vs GT, IPL 2023 Final Ahmedabad Weather Live Updates: Will rain spoil the game on Reserve Day?
Chennai Super Kings have arguably the craziest fanbase in the IPL. Be it at their home ground Chepauk or any other venue, a sea of yellow can be seen whenever the MS Dhoni-led team takes the field. With this season feared to be Dhoni’s last, the Chennai supporters refused to miss the opportunity to see the legendary skipper in the IPL final for the 10th time and probably for the last time as well.
Chennai have dominated this IPL. They reached the playoffs after finishing second in the league table. In the first qualifier, Chennai had to face Gujarat Titans and in front of a packed Chepauk, they succeeded in the task. Fueled by home support, MS Dhoni & Co. registered an emphatic 15-run victory in the decider.
ASLO read | IPL 2023 Team Review: Mumbai Indians overcome injuries in topsy-turvy ride
After winning the toss, the visiting team captain Hardik Pandya sent the host team to bat first on the slow pitch of Chennai. Powered by a blistering start from their openers, Chennai might struggle for 172 in 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad was the best player for Chennai as he scored 60 off 44 balls. His opening partner Devon Conway showed his consistency and scored a brilliant 40 runs. In reply, Gujarat could not negotiate with the on-song bowling attack of Chennai and were eventually bundled out for 157 runs.
The scenario is expected to be different during the final in Ahmedabad where Gujarat Titans will play in front of home fans. The Hardik Pandya-led unit will be eyeing sweet revenge in the summit clash in an attempt to take home their second consecutive IPL trophy.