Qualifier 1 IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings secured their 10th IPL final spot cruising past Gujarat Titans by 15 runs.

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Qualifier 1 IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings secured their 10th IPL final spot cruising past Gujarat Titans by 15 runs.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) displayed a dominating performance and defeated the defending champions Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in the Qualifier 1 match in the IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

With the sensational victory, Chennai Super Kings secured their 10th IPL final spot.

Batting first, opener Ruturaj Gaikwad top-scored with 60 from 44 balls and guided CSK to post a challenging total of 172-7. Conway also contributed a quick 40 from 34 balls.

In reply, CSK bowlers restricted Gujarat Titans for 157 in their 20 overs with only Shubman Gill - 42 from 38.

Gujarat go into Qualifier 2, while CSK advance to Sunday's final in Ahmedabad.

Chennai are now safely through to the final on Sunday, 28 May and Gujarat could yet join them there.

Wednesday will see third-placed Lucknow Super Giants take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator, with the loser going out.

The winner of the Eliminator will then face Gujarat on Friday in Qualifier 2.

Whoever wins that will advance to play Chennai for the trophy.