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**Gujarat Titans Eye Top-Two Finish as Chennai Super Kings Face IPL Abyss**

Ahmedabad – The Gujarat Titans (GT) are on the verge of securing a coveted top-two finish in the IPL standings, giving them a double chance at reaching the final. A victory against the struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their match on Sunday would guarantee their spot in Qualifier 1. Newly appointed Indian Test captain Shubman Gill will seek to bolster his leadership credentials by clinching a top-two finish.

Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are facing a season to forget. The five-time champions are staring at the possibility of finishing at the bottom of the table for the first time in their IPL history. Their only hope of avoiding this fate is a resounding victory, requiring them to defeat GT by at least 107 runs or with 45 balls to spare, assuming a first innings score of 200.

GT’s strength lies in its strong batting lineup, particularly the top order. But with Jos Buttler departing for international duties, the middle order will need to step up. Concerns remain over the bowling attack, with key bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Rashid Khan, and Kagiso Rabada struggling for consistency.

CSK, on the other hand, are grappling with issues across the board. Their top-order batting has been inconsistent, forcing the middle order to shoulder the burden. This has exposed flaws in the team’s strategy and revealed problems with the execution of the team’s game plan. They have struggled in the PowerPlay, despite trying various opening combinations. With the worst PowerPlay Average and Run-Rate of all the teams, CSK will need to make a miraculous turnaround to get a result on Sunday. With all of these issues plaguing the team, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged the team’s poor performance and said that, “it’s probably fitting that we’re at the bottom”.

The match between GT and CSK will take place on Sunday, May 25, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The venue is known for high-scoring games, raising expectations for another run-filled encounter.

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