IPL 2023 started with a bang when the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) took on the four-time IPL title winner Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the campaign opener on Friday, March 31. However, ahead of the thrilling game, a grand opening ceremony took place where a few of the famous stars like Tamannaah Bhatia and Rashmika Mandanna performed, including the famous playback singer Arijit Singh. While fans enjoyed his soulful music entirely, he made headlines with his heart-touching act.
However, post the conclusion of the opening ceremony, both captains met with the performers of the opening ceremony. However, when Dhoni and Arijit approached each other to meet, the latter touched Dhoni’s feet in an expression of his gratitude towards him as well. Dhoni also embraced Arijit, and the moment stole the limelight.
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Arjit Singh touching the feet of MS Dhoni, a beautiful moment. pic.twitter.com/PsoEgDJQ8x
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 1, 2023
As far as the game is concerned, as expected a thrilling game took place where CSK managed 178/7 runs in their allotted 20 overs after being put into bat first. Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed a blistering 92 whereas others too contributed a bit and they posted a decent total as well. For GT, Shami, Alzarri Joseph and Rashid Khan picked up 2 wickets each.
While chasing, Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha got off to a flying start where the former scored a quick fifty. Later on, Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia scored quickly and they sealed the deal with 4 balls remaining.
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After the game, MS Dhoni said, “We all knew there will be dew. We could have done a bit more with the batsman ship. Ruturaj (Gaikwad) was brilliant, he times the ball well and he’s a pleasure to watch. The way he picks his options, it is pleasing to watch. I think it’s important for the youngsters to step in. I think Raj (Hangargekar) has pace and he will get better with time. Think the bowlers will get better, a no-ball is something that’s in your control, so you need to work on that. I felt two left armers will be a better option so I went ahead with them. Shivam was an option, but I felt comfortable with the bowlers overall.”
