Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings meet at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday evening and the stakes could hardly be more different for these two sides.
Shubman Gill’s men arrive in fine fettle, sitting second in the standings with 16 points, knowing that a victory, ideally a convincing one, could see them leapfrog Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the summit.
GT’s net run rate of +0.400 edges out Sunrisers Hyderabad’s +0.350, and that fine margin may yet prove decisive in the race for a top-two finish.
Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, are clinging on by their fingernails. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side require a win and a generous set of other results to keep their playoff hopes breathing.
The five-time champions have been a shadow of their formidable selves this season, with Gaikwad himself managing just 15 runs off 21 balls against Sunrisers in their last outing, a telling sign of the form of the captain.
GT vs. CSK prediction: Who Will Win
Objectively, Gujarat Titans hold every advantage here. Their bowling attack has been utterly ruthless at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Sunrisers Hyderabad dismissed for 86, Punjab Kings restricted to 163, Royal Challengers Bengaluru held to 155. The data is hard to ignore. However, Chennai Super Kings are a wounded animal, and that desperation could yet click into something special if their batting lineup fires collectively.
Two outcomes are very much possible here, but on balance, Gujarat Titans look the likelier winners.
GT vs. CSK Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Stat |
Detail |
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City |
Ahmedabad |
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Country |
India |
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Also Known As |
Sardar Patel Stadium, Gujarat Stadium |
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First Match |
20/03/2010 |
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Last T20 Match |
12/05/2026 |
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Matches Played |
50 |
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Matches Won Batting First |
25 (50.00%) |
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Matches Won Batting Second |
25 (50.00%) |
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Matches Won Winning Toss |
23 (46.00%) |
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Matches Won Losing Toss |
27 (54.00%) |
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Matches with No Result |
0 (0.00%) |
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Highest Individual Innings |
129 — Shubman Gill (GT) vs Mumbai Indians, 26/05/2023 |
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Best Bowling |
5/10 — M M Sharma (GT) vs Mumbai Indians, 26/05/2023 |
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Highest Team Innings |
243/5 — Punjab Kings vs GT, 25/03/2025 |
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Lowest Team Innings |
86 — Sunrisers Hyderabad vs GT, 12/05/2026 |
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Highest Run Chase Achieved |
204/3 — GT vs Delhi Capitals, 19/04/2025 |
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Average Runs per Wicket |
27.75 |
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Average Runs per Over |
8.95 |
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Average Score Batting First |
177.47 |
Head-to-Head: GT vs. CSK
In the last five meetings too, Gujarat Titans hold the edge with three wins to Chennai Super Kings’ two.
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CSK |
GT |
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Matches Played |
9 |
9 |
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Won |
4 |
5 |
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Lost |
5 |
4 |
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No Result |
0 |
0 |
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Highest Score |
230 |
231 |
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Lowest Score |
133 |
143 |
GT vs. CSK Betting Tips
Here is our favourite betting angle for the GT vs. CSK match.
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BETTING TIP |
ODDS |
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Shubman Gill to score over 31.5 |
1.87 (via
GT vs. CSK Lineups, Team NewsThis is how we think both teams could line up. GT predicted lineup to play CSKShubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna CSK predicted lineup to play GTSanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary Impact Player: Prashant Veer GT vs. CSK Odds: Who is the favourite for IPL 2026 clash?
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