CSK Playing XI vs GT – Predicted Lineup & Team Analysis

Chennai Super Kings Top Order: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sarfaraz Khan

CSK relies on Sanju Samson for explosive starts in the powerplay and Ruturaj Gaikwad for calm and a captain's knock. Sarfaraz Khan strengthens the middle order with quick runs and stability, making CSK’s top order more balanced and reliable.

Gujarat Titans Top Order: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk)

Gujarat Titans depend heavily on their trio of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler to score heavily for them in Chennai. Gill leads from the front, Sudharsan gives stability, and Buttler adds firepower at No. 3. They will be key against CSK.

Chennai Super Kings Middle Order: Dewald Brevis, Matthew Short

CSK's middle order is led by Dewald Brevis and Matthew Short. They give the team a mix of attacking firepower and all-round balance against GT.

Brevis’ explosive hitting in the middle overs, and Short’s flexibility with both bat and useful off-spin will be crucial for CSK against GT.

Gujarat Titans Middle Order: Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia

Gujarat Titans will be hoping Glenn Phillips and Rahul Tewatia to give them the needed firepower in the middle-order against Chennai Super Kings.

Chennai Super Kings All-Rounder: Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton

Chennai Super Kings have a great all-round strength in Shivam Dube and Jamie Overton. Dube is the main power hitter in the middle overs against spin, while Overton adds pace, bounce, and lower-order hitting. This makes the duo crucial for CSK against GT.

Gujarat Titans All-Rounder: Washington Sundar

Chennai is Washington Sundar's home ground, and that makes him a dangerous man for GT. Apart from his batting in the middle order, Sundar's off-spin bowling will be crucial at Chepauk.

Chennai Super Kings Bowlers: Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh

Chennai Super Kings’s bowling attack looks very strong at this stage. Anshul Kamboj leads the pace attack with consistent wickets in powerplay and death overs, while Noor Ahmad will dominate GT with his mystery spin and smart variations.

Mukesh Choudhary's swing in the powerplay and Gurjapneet Singh's extra bounce and strong death bowling make CSK’s attack balanced and very dangerous at Chepauk.

Gujarat Titans Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar

Gujarat Titans’s bowling attack looks strong and balanced, with world-class spin and powerful pace options. Rashid Khan leads the spin attack, while Mohammed Siraj provides early breakthroughs in the powerplay.

Kagiso Rabada's and Prasidh Krishna's strong pace and death bowling expertise make GT's attack lethal against CSK. They also have the young spinner Manav Suthar for the middle overs.

Chennai Super Kings are expected to use Akeal Hosein or Urvil Patel as their impact subs.

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans can use Shai Kishore or Shahrukh Khan as the impact player.

Chennai Super Kings:

CSK openers Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad will aim to make the most of the surface in the powerplay to get a strong start. They will also aim to dismiss Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler early to put pressure on Gujarat Titans' struggling middle order.

Well, CSK will depend on their spin duo Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad to control the middle overs and get them key wickets.

Gujarat Titans:

Gujarat Titans batters will use a smart plan against early swing from CSK by moving in the crease and playing late to reduce movement. If they chase, GT will have to be mindful while handling CSK's spin attack.

Rashid Khan will be key for GT in the middle overs, while Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj will use slower balls to trouble CSK batters on the slow Chepauk pitch.

Q: Will MS Dhoni play for the Chennai Super Kings against the Gujarat Titans?

A: MS Dhoni is likely to play his first match of this season against GT in Chennai.

Q: Who is the top run-scorer for CSK and GT this season?

A: Sanju Samson is CSK leading run scorer with 293 runs in 7 matches while Shubman Gill leads for GT with 265 runs in just 5 innings in the ongoing IPL 2026 so far.

Q: Why are the CSK and GT struggled early in IPL 2026?

A: Both teams struggled because of the inconsistency and dependency on the top of the order and poor bowling execution.

Q: Who will win the Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans match?

A: The Chennai Super Kings will beat the Gujarat Titans, as they are in stunning form.

Q: How will the pitch behave at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai?

A: The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium will help the batters at the start of the game, but the spinner will dominate the game later.