IPL 2023: Tushar Deshpande Scripts History, Becomes First Impact Player Of Cash Rich League

Talking about the match, Gujarat Titans outplayed the Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets.

Written By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 01 Apr 2023 09:42 AM (IST)

Tushar Deshpande in action.

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Tushar Deshpande scripted history on Friday when he became the first impact player in IPL’s history during the season opener between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. (Twitter/IPL)

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Tushar was one of the substitute players who was called before the match started as he replaced Ambati Rayudu. (Twitter/CSK)

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Deshpande was roped in by CSK for Rs 20 lakh at the IPL auction in 2022. Earlier, he played for the Delhi Capitals. (PTI)

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The Mumbai-based speedster stepped on the field before the Gujarat Innings started in the opener. Umpire gave a special signal to welcome the speedster on the field any crossing his hands. (PTI)

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Gujarat on the other side named Sai Sudarshan as the second impact player of the match. He replaced Kane Williamson who got injured during the first innings while attempting an extraordinary catch.(IPL)

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Talking about the match, Gujarat Titans outplayed the Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets. After Ruturaj Gaikwad’s heroics with the bat, it was Gill’s knock that hogged the limelight as he helped the Titans chase down a total of 178 runs. (PTI)