Final result
Chennai Super Kings won by 15 runs
Player of the match: RD Gaikwad
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 4–4 GTVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · RD Gaikwad
Match preview & overview
Chennai Super Kings edge Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in IPL 2023 showdown at Chepauk
Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 15 runs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 23 May 2023. CSK posted 172/7 after being put in to bat following Gujarat Titans' toss win, then restricted GT to 157 all out in the chase. Ruturaj Gaikwad was named Player of the Match for his contribution at the top of the order. The result was shaped early: CSK's unbeaten powerplay stand of 49 runs compared to Gujarat's 41/2 in the same phase created a gap the visitors never bridged.
The match completed a broadly even rivalry. Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans had each won 4 of their 8 previous IPL meetings, and while this was a home win for CSK, the 15-run margin reflected a competitive contest. GT's death-overs scoring of 55 runs looked impressive in isolation, but those runs came at the cost of 4 wickets and arrived too late to matter.
Below par by Chepauk standards, CSK's 172/7 was 20 runs short of the venue's average first-innings total across 127 matches. That the total still proved sufficient tells you something about the surface on the night.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
8 completed meetings, level at 4–4
Seasons 2022–2025
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Gujarat Titans8
Total meetings
0
No results
8
In last 8
Recent encounters
Last 82025CSK won by 83 runs
2024GT won by 35 runs
2024CSK won by 63 runs
2023CSK won by 5 wickets
2023CSK won by 15 runs
2023GT won by 5 wickets
2022GT won by 7 wickets
2022GT won by 3 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
CSK's powerplay platform proved decisive
Chennai Super Kings reached the end of the powerplay at 49/0, giving them a foundation that Gujarat Titans could not match. GT managed only 41 runs in the powerplay and lost 2 wickets in the process, a deficit they never fully recovered from.
Angle 02
172/7 was below the venue average but enough
Angle 03
GT's death overs run rate gave false hope
Angle 04
Head-to-head perfectly split at 4 wins apiece
Angle 05
Gaikwad takes Player of the Match honours
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Player of the Match markets may be more predictable at Chepauk than outright result lines, given how influential individual top-order contributions tend to be on a surface that can tighten up in the second innings.
- Chepauk's chase success rate of 46 per cent across 127 matches historically points towards first-innings total markets being worth closer attention than match-winner lines.
- The powerplay scoring patterns in this match (CSK 49/0 vs GT 41/2) suggest opening wicket and powerplay run markets could offer more differentiation than headline outright betting.
- With head-to-head records split exactly 4-4 across 8 meetings, outright result markets in CSK-GT fixtures tend to be closely priced, making phase-specific or individual performance angles potentially more interesting for context.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Who won the CSK vs Gujarat Titans IPL match on 23 May 2023?
Chennai Super Kings won the match by 15 runs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK posted 172/7 and then bowled Gujarat Titans out for 157 in the second innings.
Who was Player of the Match in CSK vs GT on 23 May 2023?
Ruturaj Gaikwad was named Player of the Match for his innings contribution. He helped CSK reach 49 runs without loss in the powerplay, setting the tone for their total of 172/7.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and Gujarat Titans?
Across 8 IPL meetings, Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have each won exactly 4 matches. There have been no no-results. Their most recent meeting in 2025 saw CSK win by 83 runs.
Where to watch CSK vs Gujarat Titans IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can stream via Sky Go or a NOW TV Sports pass. Coverage typically begins shortly before the first ball, which is usually around 15:30 UK time for afternoon matches or 19:30–20:00 for evening games in India.
What is the toss record at Chepauk in T20 matches?
At M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, teams winning the toss choose to field 41 per cent of the time across 127 matches. The chase success rate at the ground is 46 per cent, suggesting teams batting first hold a modest historical advantage.
How did the innings break down phase by phase in this match?
CSK scored 49/0 in the powerplay, 76/3 in the middle overs, and 47/4 at the death to reach 172/7. Gujarat Titans replied with 41/2 in the powerplay, 61/4 through the middle, and 55/4 in the death overs, finishing all out for 157.
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Photo credits (5)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Anil Kumble — photo by shrivsa from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Karun Nair — photo by User:Vishu@2008, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source