IPL 2023: 3 records that can be broken in the season finale between GT and CSK

The setting is prepared for the grand finale between the top-tier teams Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after two months of nonstop cricket activity in the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023) . On Sunday, May 28, the much-awaited match will be held in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

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This could be CSK’s fifth title, placing them level with Mumbai Indians while GT are eyeing their second consecutive title in two years of participation. In the forthcoming high-stakes game, several other records are also at risk.

Let's examine the top three records that could be broken in the final between CSK and GT tonight.

3. Devon Conway could become CSK’s second-highest run-getter in a single season

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Devon Conway, CSK, IPL 2023 (Source: Twitter)

For Devon Conway, this season has been fantastic. With 625 runs at a fantastic average of 52.50 through 15 innings, the left-handed starter is tied for the fourth-highest run-scorer this season. His 625 runs rank as the fourth-best total by a CSK player in an IPL season. The Kiwi will surpass Ruturaj Gaikwad's 635 runs from 2022 and become the CSK player with the second-most runs in a single IPL season if he scores another 11 runs against GT. Conway needs 109 more runs to surpass Michael Hussey's 733 runs from the 2013 season, which is the most any CSK player has ever scored in a single season.

2. Shubman Gill could become the second player to surpass 900 runs in a single season

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Shubman Gill, GT, IPL 2023 (Source: Twitter)

IPL 2023 season will always be remembered for Shubman Gill's incredible excellence. This season, the elegant GT opening has broken records for fun, and he might do so again against CSK. Gill is only 49 runs away from reaching 900 runs for the season after collecting 851 runs in 16 innings. If he succeeds in scoring 49 runs, he would join Virat Kohli (973 runs in 2016) as the second batter to ever score over 900 runs in a single season.

1. MS Dhoni will make his 250^th IPL appearance, the most by any player

MS Dhoni, CSK (Source: Twitter)

The 2023 IPL final will mark MS Dhoni's 250th game in the competition, making him a veritable IPL legend. He will play his 250th and maybe the last IPL game, becoming the player with the most appearances in the league. Dhoni will also play in his 11th IPL final, becoming the only player to do so. The CSK captain has scored 5,082 runs at a strike rate of under 136 throughout his 249 IPL games. As a wicketkeeper, he has also had 137 catches and 41 stumpings.