IPL 2023, GT vs CSK: Shubman Gill's confident knock, first-ever Impact Player and other top moments

The Indian Premier League (IPL) returned on Friday, and it began in style in Ahmedabad as hosts and defending champions Gujarat Titans romped towards a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. The match began in electric fashion, with Ruturaj Gaikwad stealing the limelight to take CSK to 178 after being put to bat first.

However, Shubman Gill led an inspired fightback with 63 off 36 balls, while Player of the Match Rashid Khan picked two wickets.

Rahul Tewatia and Rashid eventually helped GT cross the finish line with four balls to spare.

Here are some top moments from the game:

First-ever Impact Player substitute

In a historic first for the Indian Premier League, pacer Tushar Deshpande became the first-ever ‘Impact Player’ when he came on for Ambati Rayudu ahead of GT’s run-chase. Similarly, the Titans followed suit, replacing an injured Kane Williamson with Sai Sudarshan before the chase.

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A historic first