IPL 2023, GT vs CSK: Hottest Fantasy XI picks, probables, Impact Players, prediction, where to watch and more

The 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway on Friday, and it will be the defending champion Gujarat Titans (GT) that takes on former four-time champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the opening tie at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With fans expecting a cracker of an encounter between Hardik Pandya and the legendary MS Dhoni, ahead of this exciting thriller, we present the best Fantasy XI picks, probable XI, and Impact Players, along with match prediction, where to watch live streaming and other match details.

Probable XI
GT: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, R Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Shivam Mavi and Mohammed Shami. IP: Sai Sudarshan/KS Bharat.
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Sisanda Magala, Simarjeet Singh/Mukesh Choudhary and Maheesh Theekshana. IP: Simarjeet Singh/Mukesh Choudhary.

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Fantasy XI
Batters: Gill, Gaikwad and Miller
Gill and Gaikwad would certainly fire as openers, especially the former, who has been in a tremendous form of late, while Miller would be a storm to be reckoned with as a finisher.

Wicketkeeper: Conway
Conway is the only keeper in the form right now, while Dhoni's inconsistent approach lately makes him miss out.

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All-rounders: Jadeja, Stokes (vc), Pandya (c) and Ali
Jadeja is a no-brainer here for his true all-round abilities, along with Stokes and Pandya. Also, Ali can be unpredictable across departments, given his sheer talent. Pandya's effectiveness makes him the skipper, while Stokes' reliability makes him his deputy.

Bowlers: Rashid, Chahar and Shami
Rashid is a must-have here, given his ability to impact as a leg-spinner in the shortest format, while Chahar and Shami can influence with seam bowling in any given conditions.

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Match details
Date and day: March 31, 2023 (Friday)
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 7.30 PM (IST)
Where to watch (TV): Star Sports 1 and other Star Sports regional language channels - Also available in HD
Where to watch (Online): JioCinema
Prediction: GT wins with a better squad, momentum and confidence

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