Deepak Chahar gives fitness update ahead of IPL 2023 final. Chahar was seen in some discomfort after completing Mohammed Shami’s catch against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 Qualifier 1.
Deepak Chahar made an incredible return in IPL 2023 after being injured in CSK’s third match of the season against Mumbai Indians. The right-arm seamer took two wickets for 29 runs in four overs against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 to assist CSK reach a tenth consecutive final. To break the back of GT’s batting, the 30-year-old took coveted scalps of Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha.
The seamer also claimed the game’s final catch, dismissing Mohammed Shami after running a long way from mid-on. Chahar was observed in some discomfort after completing the catch, as he appeared to have torn a muscle. However, when asked about his fitness following the game, Chahar stated that everything was OK.
“Everything is fine; one more to go.” We watched them bowling and it was sticking, so we decided to bowl a whole length, not experimenting too much and letting them (the hitters) take the chances. Chasing 170 in a semi-final with a hostile crowd is challenging. “We have the belief, we have done it so many times (on reaching the finals)
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The advantage of having seniors in big contests matters a lot
“Everything is fine; one more to go.” We watched them bowling and it was sticking, so we decided to bowl a whole length, not experimenting too much and letting them (the hitters) take the chances. Chasing 170 in a semi-final with a hostile crowd is challenging. “We have the belief, we have done it so many times (on reaching the finals), the advantage of having seniors in big contests matters a lot, we have been there before and it does help,” he told Star Sports after the match.
The Uttar Pradesh-born seamer has been plagued by ailments over the last year, forcing him to miss the IPL 2022. Chahar, on the other hand, has defied the odds and put on a spectacular performance with the ball. Meanwhile, CSK qualified for the IPL final by defeating Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in the first qualifier on May 23. The final will be played on May 28 in Ahmebadad. CSK achieved 172/7 after being put in to bat, thanks to a superb hit by Ruturaj Gaikwad (60 off 44). In response, GT were bowled out for 157 as all of CSK’s bowlers showed up.
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