GT vs CSK, IPL 2023: Mohammed Shami gets breakthrough as Chennai lose early wicket

Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya has won the toss and chosen to bowl first at the Narendra Modi Stadium. There was speculation around whether MS Dhoni can play today but the legendary Chennai Super Kings captain was there at the toss. Dhoni had indicated last year that the 2023 season could be his last in the IPL. A retirement form this tournament would effectively mean the end of Dhoni's storied professional career and that would mark the end of an era. If so, this momentous occassion starts off with him facing off against a player a who sees him as a mentor, Hardik Pandya. A year after Pandya led debutants Gujarat Titans to IPL title glory, the young leader and a possible future India captain is all set to meet his Dhoni when the defending champions host four-time winners Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Along with the match itself, focus will be on the Impact Player rule and how it affects the match and the way the teams shape themselves around it.