Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will face off in the IPL 2023 season opener. image credit: Google

The match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. image credit: Google

A new rule format called "impact player" will be introduced in the match. image credit: Google

The pitch at Motera historically favors batsmen during T20Is. image credit: Google

Both teams have strong batting and bowling line-ups. image credit: Google

Gujarat Titans ' established batting duo of Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha will open. image credit: Google

Chennai Super Kings will have the benefit of Ben Stokes in their roster. image credit: Google

The match is expected to be a showdown between MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya. image credit: Google

The weather is projected to be hot and humid throughout the day. image credit: Google

The match promises to be a battle of wits and talent between two of the IPL's most successful teams. image credit: Google