IPL 2023, Qualifier 1: Harbhajan picks CSK as favourite, Sehwag feels Rashid will be the trump card for GT

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh feels that home advantage will give MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings slight advantage over Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 1, while for Virender Sehwag feels Rashid Khan will be the trump card for the defending champions.
“The contest between CSK and GT will be intense as both teams know how to win big games. CSK playing at home is a big advantage, they know the conditions well but somewhere their performance at home hasn’t been foolproof this year,” Hrabhajan told Star Sports.
“So this makes things interesting but CSK looks a completely different side when it plays in the playoffs. I am really looking forward to this match.”
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag reckons the Afghanan spin sensation will be the trump card for the defending champions.
“Rashid Khan is the trump card for Gujarat. If they want wickets, they bring him. And then the way Hardik has used Rashid, it is commendable,” said Sehwag.
“Rashid likes to break partnerships and now he has become the most successful bowler of this season on the basis of his excellent performance.”

Harbhajan Singh also feel that the CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway will have a big role to play in the Qualifier 1.
“Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway come to the ground with full preparation. They have been complimenting each other very well this season,” Harbhajan said.
“They have given good starts to CSK and scored runs in abundance and entertained the spectators. The team whose openers play well, tend to score well and that is why CSK are in a good position today.”