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‘Pehle hi Final ki ek spot inke lie fix liya karo’ - Funny memes rain on Twitter as CSK defeat GT by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023

Check out the funny memes shared by fans from the CSK vs GT, QUALIFIER 1 clash in Chepauk, Chennai on 23 May 2023

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CSK vs GT, IPL 2023

CSK vs GT, IPL 2023 (Image Source: Twitter)

On 23 May 2023, the stage was set at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk for the qualifier one of the ongoing IPL. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on Gujarat Titans (GT) in front of the home crowd. In the group stage, GT finished at the top with 20 points in 14 games while CSK finished second with 17 points in 14 games.

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Before this clash, GT won all three games against CSK in the IPL. So, CSK were looking to open their account while GT were looking to continue their dominance. Speaking of the match, Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat first. For them, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway came out as the openers.

CSK qualified for the final of IPL 2023 after this win

Both of them gave a solid start to CSK as they put up a partnership of 87 runs for the first wicket in 10.3 overs. Gaikwad scored 60 runs off 44 balls, including seven fours and one six. Then, Conway scored 40 runs off 34 balls, including four fours. After that, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, and Ravindra Jadeja came up with some small but impactful cameos as CSK posted 172 runs for seven wickets in 20 overs. For GT, both Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma took two wickets each while Darshan Nalkande, Noor Ahmad, and Rashid Khan grabbed one wicket each.

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In reply, CSK bowlers were on roll since the start of the chase as GT were struggling after 15 overs. They were at 102 runs for six wickets and needed 71 runs in the last five overs. Only Shubman Gill scored 42 runs off 38 balls, including four fours and one six. Finally, GT got bundled out for 157 runs in 20 overs and CSK won the game by 15 runs. Thus, CSK managed to seal their berth in the final of the IPL 2023. Now, GT will play in the qualifier two with the winner of the LSG vs MI clash in the Eliminator.    

Here are some funny memes from the CSK vs GT, Qualifier one:

 

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