
With Hardik Pandya unwell, Titans had a new captain in Rashid Khan, who won the toss and asked Nitish Rana to field, Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023, Ahmedabad, April 9, 2023© BCCI

Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee and Matthew Wade catch up before the game, Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023, Ahmedabad, April 9, 2023© BCCI

Joe Root tests the heft of a bat before the game, Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2023, Guwahati, April 8, 2023© BCCI