Dhoni's blow made the defending champion record worst. Gujarat, who have played four matches against Chennai so far in the IPL tournament, suffered defeat for the first time.
Dhoni's captaincy in the Qualifier-1 match against Gujarat impressed everyone. Chennai's victory came as his tactics to tie up the opposition batsmen paid off. Especially Gujarat captain Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya scored just 8 runs and got out after giving a catch to Ravindra Jadeja in the sharp bowling. First time out. Dhoni, as the defending champion, has registered impressive records. Gujarat Titans, who were the IPL champions in the previous season, performed remarkably well in this season too. They topped the league standings with 10 wins and 20 points, securing a spot in the playoffs. However, in the qualifier-1 match, they faced a tough challenge against CSK. Gujarat, who had played four matches against Chennai so far in the IPL tournament, suffered their first defeat. Furthermore, it is notable that Hardik Pandya got out early for the first time. The brilliance of Ruturaj Gaikwad in the squad.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the opener for Chennai Super Kings, showcased remarkable brilliance. He stood out as a CSK batsman, scoring four half-centuries against Gujarat Titans. So far, in the four matches between Gujarat and Chennai, he has scored four half-centuries alone. In the recent match, he played a crucial role in Chennai's victory, smashing 60 runs off 44 balls, including 7 fours and a six.
