Before the IPL 2023 opener, Arijit Singh touches MS Dhoni’s feet. The video has gone viral.

During the opening ceremony, Arijit delighted fans with his hit songs, and he was joined by actresses Rashmika Mandanna and Tamannah Bhatia. Shubman Gill’s dazzling half-century eclipsed Ruturaj Gaikwad’s high-quality knock as Gujarat Titans began their title defense with a convincing five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.
Gaikwad was all class in his 92 off 50 balls before Titans came back in the middle overs to limit Chennai Super Kings to 178 for seven after opting to bowl first in front of a nearly full house.
Gill, who has been in top form for the past three months, played some jaw-dropping strokes in his 63 off 36 balls to set up a fine win for the home team. Titans won in 19.2 overs.
Wriddhiman Saha, Gill’s opening partner, showed he still has it as he smashed a couple of sixes and as many fours in his 16-ball 25 to get the Titans going in the run chase.
source: Republic of gamesGill’s best shot of the game was a back foot punch off CSK’s impact player Tushar Deshpande, which he followed up with a pick up shot over midwicket. Sai Sudharsan, who filled in for an injured Kane Williamson, led the Titans with 22 points on 17 shots.
When Gill left, the Titans needed 41 runs off the final five overs, but CSK held on to win. Rashid Khan’s cameo (10 not out of 3) was required to calm the Titans dressing room nerves.