CSK vs GT Match Preview Today: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction
Published - 25 Apr 2026, 10:06 AM | Updated - 25 Apr 2026, 10:06 AM
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📍 MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
🕒 03:30 PM IST
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CSK vs GT Quick Verdict
- Winner: Chennai Super Kings
- Win probability: 54%
- Best batter: Shubman Gill
- Best bowler: Anshul Kamboj
- Toss strategy: Bat first
- Expected score: 195–210
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Preview
IPL — Gujarat Titans take on Chennai Super Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Match No. 37 of the ongoing TATA Indian Premier League 2026 (TATA IPL 2026) will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, April 26, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This CSK vs GT match will begin at 3:30 PM.
Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans will be facing each other for the first time in the ongoing IPL 2026. Gujarat Titans have had a mixed season so far, winning three of their 6 games and slipping to 7th position on the table.
Yet, GT can give the tough fight to CSK in this match, thanks to their solid combination of aggressive batters and match-winning bowlers. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings also have six points, but their positive net run rate saw them sitting among Top-5 on the table. They have found their form and got their combination right at the right time.
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Info
- Match
- CSK vs GT, Match 37
- Series
- IPL
- Date
- Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Time
- 03:30 PM IST
- Venue
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Live streaming
- Jio Hotstar
- TV
- Star Sports Network
Cricket Addictor
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The toss will play an important role in Chennai. The captain will prefer to bat first after winning the toss because the pitch usually gets slower as the match goes on.
The pitch starts to dry and break as the match goes on, which makes chasing difficult at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where 57% of matches have been won by teams batting first.
- Likely toss call: Bat
- Par score (1st inns): 195+
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Fixture Snapshot
Points table — Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.
Qualification & match impact
Both CSK and GT have six points in their kitty at this stage, and a win would earn them two crucial points that will play a key role in boosting their playoff chances. GT is in better condition, having lost only three games from six matches, but CSK can't afford another loss at this stage, as they have already lost four matches from their seven outings this season.
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Head-to-Head
CSK
WINS
4
VS
Total matches: 9
GT
WINS
5
Team totals in IPL when these two have met:
CSK totals
High
230
Low
133
GT totals
High
231
Low
137
The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans is perfectly balanced at 4–4 in the IPL. But CSK has won 4 of the last 5 matches, which gives them a strong mental advantage against GT, and even this season, they won two games against KKR and DC in Chennai.
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Chennai Super Kings return to their home ground with high confidence after thrashing Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in their previous game. The familiar conditions and crowd support give them a big advantage, and they will want to extend their dominance over GT.
However, the Gujarat Titans are coming into this match after their 99-run defeat against GT, but they have a strong and balanced side and play aggressive cricket. They will look to challenge CSK and try to turn the game in their favour.
With IPL 2026 playoff spots at stake, both teams have an equal 6 points on the table and know how important this match is, so the pressure will be high on both sides.
CSK — last 5 (completed)
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2026 | CSK vs GT | Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets |
| 23 Apr 2026 | MI vs CSK | Chennai Super Kings won by 103 runs |
| 18 Apr 2026 | SRH vs CSK | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 10 runs |
| 14 Apr 2026 | CSK vs KKR | Chennai Super Kings won by 32 runs |
| 11 Apr 2026 | CSK vs DC | Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs |
GT — last 5 (completed)
Player key stats
Top Player Stats
(Based on recent match performances)
Key players to watch
CSK
GT
Weather at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch Report And Stats
Ground dimensions
89 M square boundary and 90 M straight boundary.
89 M
90 M
Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
MA Chidambaram Stadium · T20
Average score & wickets
5 matches205
Avg score
5
Avg wickets
Score distribution (1st innings)
0
1
4
< 140
140-180
> 180
Pitch Batting Friendly
Par 193 - 217
Confidence Medium
Batting-friendly 4
Bowling-friendly 0
Neutral 1
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
MA Chidambaram Stadium · T20
Scoring records
256
Highest team score
158
Lowest team score
192
Lowest score defended
1st Innings vs 2nd Innings
Per innings: average team score, total fours/sixes in that innings (averaged across matches), and wickets. Based on the last 5 completed T20 matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
1st Innings
2nd Innings
205
Avg score
181
19
Total 4s (avg)
14
10
Total 6s (avg)
10
5
Wickets (avg)
6
Predicted Playing XI
CSK
- MS Dhoniwk
- Sanju Samsonwk
- Ruturaj Gaikwadbat
- Dewald Brevisbat
- Sarfaraz Khanbat
- Jamie Overtonall
- Shivam Dubeall
- Anshul Kambojbowl
- Gurjapneet Singhbowl
- Mukesh Choudharybowl
- Noor Ahmadbowl
GT
Impact Players
Impact picks for this fixture
Batting impact player: CSK: Urvil Patel GT: Shahrukh Khan
Bowling impact player: CSK: Akeal Hosein GT: Sai Kishore
Match Prediction
Win Probability
CSK 51%
GT 49%
Calculated from: Last 5 matches form (win%), venue win trend, H2H wins ratio, batting proxy (high score), and bowling proxy (low score pressure).
Bat First
GT
Advantage
2%
Chase
CSK
Advantage
5%
1st Innings Range: 193 - 217
Gujarat Titans have a strong team and can trouble any opponent, but Chennai Super Kings will be more dangerous in Chepauk conditions. Their spinners and home support give them an advantage. Still, if CSK batters falter, GT can take the match with them.
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