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

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The match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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A new rule format called "impact player" will be introduced in the match.

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The pitch at Motera historically favors batsmen during T20Is.

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Both teams have strong batting and bowling line-ups.

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Gujarat Titans' established batting duo of Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha will open.

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Chennai Super Kings will have the benefit of Ben Stokes in their roster.

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The match is expected to be a showdown between MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya.

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The weather is projected to be hot and humid throughout the day.

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

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