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With the IPL 2023 approaching its end, the four-time champions, Chennai Super Kings are set to take on the reigning champions, Gujarat Titans for one last time this season. The final battle slated at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on May 28, 2023, will either see MS Dhoni taking their fifth trophy home or will have the Hardik Pandya's squad winning the coveted title. One of the most prestigious titles in the cricketing world, winning the IPL trophy doesn't come easy. The trophy boasts a beautiful design and has an inspiring message inscribed on it in the middle.
The trophy has a message engraved on it that reads, "Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi." This message in the Sanskrit language can be translated into "Where talent meets opportunity," which is the motto and nature of the tournament as it has been a stepping stone for several youngsters, who have gone on to become some of the biggest names in the world of cricket.
Speaking of the tournament, the reigning champions, under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya will host the Chennai-based franchise, Chennai Super Kings in the final summit of the IPL 2023. Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, Chennai squad beat Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 to make it to the final for a record 10th time. On the other hand, the Titans, after grabbing the first opportunity to make it to the final, took down Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to meet Super Kings for the final time in this season.
This will be the third clash between the two sides this season as both CSK and GT won a game each. While the Titans won the IPL 2023 opener against CSK by five wickets, MS Dhoni's side defeated Gujarat by 15 runs in Qualifier-1.
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