The tournament will be reverting to the home and away format after two years which were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the opening ceremony is rumoured to feature multiple superstars.
Gujarat Titans surprised everyone by winning the IPL title on their debut season in 2022 and it was mainly due to the brilliance of skipper
. The debutants played delightful cricket with Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan,
and
emerging as the megastars.
On the other hand, it was a forgettable season for the four-time champions CSK who finished the tournament in ninth spot.
failed to shine as the skipper and with the all-rounder leaving his position midway, it was once again
who assumed the responsibility. However, it was too little too late as the side managed to finish just above Mumbai Indians in a disappointing season.
Dhoni will once again be the skipper for the franchise with reports claiming that he can retire after IPL 2023. The opening ceremony is expected to begin at 6 pm ahead of the encounter.