MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will take on Gujarat Titans - captained by Hardik Pandya, right - in the IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28. AP
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will take on Gujarat Titans - captained by Hardik Pandya, right - in the IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28. AP
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will take on Gujarat Titans - captained by Hardik Pandya, right - in the IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28. AP
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will take on Gujarat Titans - captained by Hardik Pandya, right - in the IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28. AP

IPL 2023 final: Venue, prize money and how to watch in the UAE


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After nearly two months of intense action, we are back to where it all started - Gujarat Titans v Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

The title match of this year's Indian Premier League is a repeat of the opening game - a coincidence that did not surprise many.

Gujarat are the title holders and stormed into their second straight final after a scintillating century by opener Shubman Gill sank Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier.

Their opponents Chennai are near permanent residents of the play-offs and will be fighting for the trophy for the 10th time.

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad plays a shot on his way to making 60 off 44 balls in Chennai Super Kings' 15-run Indian Premier League first qualifier victory against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 23, 2023. AFP
    Ruturaj Gaikwad plays a shot on his way to making 60 off 44 balls in Chennai Super Kings' 15-run Indian Premier League first qualifier victory against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 23, 2023. AFP
  • Chennai Super Kings' Devon Conway, who scored 40 off 34 balls, bats with Ruturaj Gaikwad. Getty
    Chennai Super Kings' Devon Conway, who scored 40 off 34 balls, bats with Ruturaj Gaikwad. Getty
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings hits out. Getty
    Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings hits out. Getty
  • Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, raises his bat to acknowledge his fifty. AP
    Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, raises his bat to acknowledge his fifty. AP
  • Gujarat Titans' David Miller takes a catch to dismiss Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad. AFP
    Gujarat Titans' David Miller takes a catch to dismiss Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad. AFP
  • Mohit Sharma of Gujarat Titans celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad. Getty
    Mohit Sharma of Gujarat Titans celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad. Getty
  • Ravindra Jadeja of Chennai Super Kings is clean bowled by Mohammad Shami of Gujarat Titans. Getty
    Ravindra Jadeja of Chennai Super Kings is clean bowled by Mohammad Shami of Gujarat Titans. Getty
  • Gujarat Titans bowler Mohammad Shami celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Devon Conway of Chennai. Getty
    Gujarat Titans bowler Mohammad Shami celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Devon Conway of Chennai. Getty
  • Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill plays a shot on his way to making 42 off 38 balls. AFP
    Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill plays a shot on his way to making 42 off 38 balls. AFP
  • Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill hits out. AFP
    Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill hits out. AFP
  • Chennai Super Kings' Deepak Chahar celebrates the wicket of Gujrat Titans' Shubman Gill. AP
    Chennai Super Kings' Deepak Chahar celebrates the wicket of Gujrat Titans' Shubman Gill. AP

If Hardik Pandya's Gujarat manage to defend their title, the franchise will establish itself as the undisputed pioneers of the tournament in just their second season while their all-rounder captain will expect to become the national's team permanent white-ball captain in their near future.

Chennai too have a lot riding on the game. Victory will not only give the Super Kings their fifth crown but also provide veteran captain MS Dhoni possibly the perfect send-off. Dhoni, 41, has played IPL 2023 with a serious

knee injury that has restricted his batting abilities and cast a doubt over his playing future.

What

IPL 2023 final between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.

When

Sunday, May 28, from 6pm UAE time.

Where

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

How to watch IPL 2023 final in UAE?

The final will be shown live on Criclife 1 on the Starzplay app in the UAE. Match highlights can be seen on IPL's website iplt20.com

IPL 2023 prize money

The prize money for the richest T20 league in the world has grown substantially over the years. As of now, the winning team will receive a cheque of 200 million rupees ($2.4 million). Here is the breakdown of the prize money:

Winners: 200 million rupees ($2.4 million)

Runners-up: 125m rupees ($1.5m)

Third place: 70m rupees ($840,000)

Fourth place: 65m rupees ($780,000)

Weather

The forecast for Sunday is for clear weather after heavy showers on Saturday. Heat will continue to be a challenge with a high of 41º Celsius and a minimum of around 30º.

Controversy ahead of final

Fans encountered serious problems while buying tickets for the qualifier and final in Ahmedabad. Reports of crowd mismanagement and long queues emerged from Ahmedabad, with fears that those travelling from outside the state might not make it in time to get their hands on the tickets.

The qualifier between Gujarat and Mumbai saw well below capacity crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with many sections of the 132,000-capacity venue sparsely crowded.

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