Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023 Qualifier 1: The first qualifier match of the 16th season of IPL will be played between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Former Indian player Virender Sehwag has given a big statement before this match. According to Sehwag, Rashid Khan can play a very important role for the Gujarat team on the Chennai pitch.
The match between the two teams will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 23 at 7:30 pm. The winning team in this match will directly confirm its place for the final, which is to be played on May 28. So far spin bowlers have been seen getting help on the Chennai pitch. The average of spin bowling here is 27.2, while the economy rate is close to 7. In such a situation, everyone’s eyes are going to be on Rashid’s performance.
Talking about this match on the Star Sports show, Virender Sehwag said that Rashid Khan can prove to be a trump card for Gujarat. If he wants a wicket, he will have to hand over the ball to Rashid. Hardik also uses Rashid in the same way. Rashid specializes in breaking partnerships and this season his excellent form is also being seen.
Rashid has taken a total of 24 wickets so far this season.
Talking about Rashid Khan’s performance this season, he has taken 24 wickets in 14 matches. Rashid is jointly in the first place with Mohammed Shami in terms of taking the most wickets this season. Rashid has so far taken wickets this season at an average of 18.25. At the same time, the economy rate of 7.82 has been seen. Rashid’s best bowling performance so far this season has been 4 wickets for 30 runs.
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