GT vs CSK — 21 May 2026 — Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction

Published - 19 May 2026, 10:08 AM | Updated - 21 May 2026, 11:09 AM

Gujarat Titans will face Chennai Super Kings in their final group-stage match of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, May 21.

📍 Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 🕒 07:30 PM IST Star Sports / JioCinema

GT vs CSK Quick Verdict

Winner: Gujarat Titans
Win probability: 53%
Best batter: Shubman Gill
Best bowler: Kagiso Rabada
Toss strategy: Bowl first
Expected score: 161–185

GT vs CSK Match Preview: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Full Analysis

IPL 2026 - Chennai Super Kings take on Gujarat Titans at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Gujarat Titans will face Chennai Super Kings in their final group-stage match of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, May 21. Gujarat Titans have already qualified for the playoffs, while Chennai Super Kings must win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Shubman Gill’s side will enter the match with momentum and the advantage of playing in familiar home conditions. Gujarat Titans will rely heavily on their top order to control the game. Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad must guide the Super Kings to a complete performance in the contest.

GT vs CSK Match Details: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 07:30 PM IST, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — Live Streaming

Match: GT vs CSK, Match 66
Series: IPL
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Live streaming: Jio Hotstar
TV: Star Sports Network

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GT vs CSK Toss Update & Impact: Toss Decision and Match Advantage

The potential for moderate dew in the second innings makes chasing the preferred tactical approach in Ahmedabad.

The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first. However, the pacer can generate swing under the lights.

Likely toss call: Bowl first
Par score (1st inns): 161–185

Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Fixture Snapshot

Date	Match	Result
21 May 2026	GT vs CSK	Gujarat Titans won by 89 runs
26 Apr 2026	CSK vs GT	Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets

Why GT vs CSK Match Matters in IPL 2026 Points Table

League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.

IPL 2026

N/R

PTS

Net RR

Last 5 Matches

Gujarat Titans

0.695

Opponent	Description	Date
Punjab Kings (PBKS won by 3 wickets)	Match 4	31 Mar 2026
Rajasthan Royals (RR won by 6 runs)	Match 9	4 Apr 2026
Delhi Capitals (GT won by 1 run)	Match 14	8 Apr 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (GT won by 7 wickets)	Match 19	12 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (GT won by 5 wickets)	Match 25	17 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (MI won by 99 runs)	Match 30	20 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets)	Match 34	24 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings (GT won by 8 wickets)	Match 37	26 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (GT won by 4 wickets)	Match 42	30 Apr 2026
Punjab Kings (GT won by 4 wickets)	Match 46	3 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals (GT won by 77 runs)	Match 52	9 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (GT won by 82 runs)	Match 56	12 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad	Match 56	12 May 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR won by 29 runs)	Match 60	16 May 2026
Chennai Super Kings (GT won by 89 runs)	Match 66	21 May 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs)	Qualifier 1	26 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals (GT won by 7 wickets)	Qualifier 2	29 May 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets)	Final	31 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings

-0.345

Opponent	Description	Date
Rajasthan Royals (RR won by 8 wickets)	Match 3	30 Mar 2026
Punjab Kings (PBKS won by 5 wickets)	Match 7	3 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs)	Match 11	5 Apr 2026
Delhi Capitals (CSK won by 23 runs)	Match 18	11 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (CSK won by 32 runs)	Match 22	14 Apr 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 10 runs)	Match 27	18 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (CSK won by 103 runs)	Match 33	23 Apr 2026
Gujarat Titans (GT won by 8 wickets)	Match 37	26 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (CSK won by 8 wickets)	Match 44	2 May 2026
Delhi Capitals (CSK won by 8 wickets)	Match 48	5 May 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (CSK won by 5 wickets)	Match 53	10 May 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG won by 7 wickets)	Match 59	15 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 5 wickets)	Match 63	18 May 2026
Gujarat Titans (GT won by 89 runs)	Match 66	21 May 2026

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Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Qualification & Match Impact

Gujarat Titans are currently at second place with 16 points and have already secured playoff qualification. Shubman Gill’s side will use this match to finalize their combinations before the knockout stage.

Chennai Super Kings are placed sixth with 12 points and face a must-win situation. A victory is necessary for Ruturaj Gaikwad’s team to reach 14 points and remain alive in the playoff race.

GT vs CSK Head-to-Head Record: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Stats

GT WINS 6

Total matches: 10

CSK WINS 4

Team totals in IPL when these two have met:

GT totals

High 231

Low 137

CSK totals

High 230

Low 133

Last meeting (21 May 2026)

GT 229 v CSK 140

GT won

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Gujarat Titans hold a slight advantage over Chennai Super Kings in the overall head-to-head record. The Titans have won five matches, while the Super Kings have won four.

In the last five meetings, Gujarat have won three matches, while Chennai have secured two victories. Gujarat defeated Chennai by eight wickets in their most recent clash earlier in IPL 2026.

GT vs CSK Team Form: Recent Performance of Gujarat Titans & Chennai Super Kings

Gujarat Titans enter the match in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches. Shubman Gill’s side recently registered dominant victories before suffering a defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders. They will aim to regain momentum heading into the playoffs.

Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, have struggled with inconsistency this season. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s team have lost two of their last five matches. However, Chennai Super Kings will hope to keep their playoff hopes alive with a victory in their final group-stage match.

GT — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
31 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets
29 May 2026	GT vs RR	Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
26 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs
21 May 2026	GT vs CSK	Gujarat Titans won by 89 runs
16 May 2026	KKR vs GT	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs

CSK — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
21 May 2026	GT vs CSK	Gujarat Titans won by 89 runs
18 May 2026	CSK vs SRH	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets
15 May 2026	LSG vs CSK	Lucknow Super Giants won by 7 wickets
10 May 2026	CSK vs LSG	Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets
05 May 2026	DC vs CSK	Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets

GT vs CSK Player Stats: Top Performers and Key Numbers

Top Player Stats

(Based on recent match performances)

Shubman Gill GT

732 Runs

Sai Sudharsan GT

722 Runs

Jos Buttler GT

526 Runs

Sanju Samson CSK

477 Runs

Washington Sundar GT

377 Runs

Ruturaj Gaikwad CSK

337 Runs

Akeal Hosein CSK

300.00 SR

Arshad Khan GT

209.09 SR

Urvil Patel CSK

201.56 SR

Sarfaraz Khan CSK

171.28 SR

Ayush Mhatre CSK

171.00 SR

Sanju Samson CSK

165.63 SR

Kagiso Rabada GT

29 Wkts

Rashid Khan GT

21 Wkts

Anshul Kamboj CSK

21 Wkts

Mohammed Siraj GT

19 Wkts

Jason Holder GT

17 Wkts

Jamie Overton CSK

14 Wkts

Jason Holder GT

7.67 Econ

Ramakrishna Ghosh CSK

8.00 Econ

Akeal Hosein CSK

8.11 Econ

Noor Ahmad CSK

8.39 Econ

Khaleel Ahmed CSK

8.85 Econ

Mukesh Choudhary CSK

8.89 Econ

GT vs CSK Key Players to Watch Today

CSK

GT vs CSK Key Battles: Player Matchups That Could Decide the Game

Shubman Gill vs Anshul Kamboj:

Shubman Gill has scored 552 runs at a strike rate above 160 this season. Anshul Kamboj, CSK’s leading wicket-taker with 20 wickets, will target Gill early with disciplined seam bowling.

Sanju Samson vs Kagiso Rabada:

Sanju Samson has anchored CSK’s batting with 477 runs at an average of 47.70. Kagiso Rabada, who has taken 21 wickets, will challenge him with pace and extra bounce.

Jos Buttler vs Noor Ahmad:

Jos Buttler has scored 412 runs at a strike rate close to 150 and attacks spin aggressively. Noor Ahmad’s variations and control in the middle overs could test Buttler’s attacking approach.

GT vs CSK Weather Report: Ahmedabad Weather Forecast for Today's Match

Weather

smoke

Temp

31.0°C

Humidity

40%

Wind

5.75 km/h

Clouds

Weather impact

Ahmedabad will witness extremely hot and dry conditions during the match at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The temperature is expected to remain around 41°C at the start of the game before gradually dropping to nearly 34°C later in the match. Humidity levels are also likely to rise steadily as the night progresses.

There is no rain forecast for the match, with precipitation chances remaining at zero percent throughout the match. However, the increase in humidity during the second innings could bring moderate dew into play, making it slightly difficult for bowlers, especially spinners, to grip the ball properly.

GT vs CSK Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Analysis & Stats

Narendra Modi Stadium Boundary Dimensions: Square and Straight Length

73 M square boundary and 82 M straight boundary.

73 M 82 M

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Pitch and conditions often shift through the innings; check the full pitch report for trends.

The Narendra Modi Stadium has offered balanced conditions during IPL 2026, helping both batters and bowlers at different stages of the game. The average first-innings score at this venue is 179 runs, while teams have posted totals ranging from 155 to above 200.

The surface generally provides good bounce and carry. Spinners can still find some grip during the middle overs.

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Venue pitch

Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Narendra Modi Stadium Average Score and Wickets in T20 Matches

Narendra Modi Stadium · T20

Average score & wickets

5 matches

174

Avg score

Avg wickets

Narendra Modi Stadium Score Distribution: Low, Medium and High Totals

Score distribution (1st innings)

0 4 1

< 140 140-180 > 180

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Behaviour: Batting vs Bowling Analysis

Pitch Batting Friendly Par 162 - 186 Confidence Medium

Batting-friendly 1 Bowling-friendly 0 Neutral 4

Narendra Modi Stadium Toss Analysis: Batting First vs Chasing Advantage

Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.

Narendra Modi Stadium Records: Highest, Lowest and Defended Scores

Narendra Modi Stadium · T20

Scoring records

229

Highest team score

Lowest team score

168

Lowest score defended

Narendra Modi Stadium 1st vs 2nd Innings Stats: Batting and Chasing Analysis

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 Narendra Modi Stadium.

1st Innings 2nd Innings

174 Avg score 142

17 Total 4s (avg) 13

7 Total 6s (avg) 7

7 Wickets (avg) 7

1st Innings vs 2nd Innings Analysis

The recent T20 data shows that Narendra Modi Stadium is a high-scoring venue, especially in the first innings with an average score of 201. Batters enjoy good conditions early on, as reflected by higher boundary counts (17 fours and 11 sixes on average).

In contrast, the second innings sees a dip in scoring, with the average dropping to 173, indicating that chasing can be slightly challenging. The number of boundaries also reduces, suggesting tougher batting conditions later in the game.

Wickets are slightly higher in the second innings (7 on average), which points to increased assistance for bowlers as the match progresses. Overall, teams may prefer to bat first and put up a strong total

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GT vs CSK Playing XI: Predicted Lineups and Team News

CSK

Bench

CSK

GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Batting impact player: Batting Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia (CSK) / Prasidh Krishna (GT)

Bowling impact player: Bowling Impact Player: Mukesh Choudhary (CSK) / Prasidh Krishna (GT)

GT vs CSK Match Scenarios: How Gujarat Titans or Chennai Super Kings Can Win

Win Probability

GT 54%

CSK 46%

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

Chase

GT Advantage

-3%

1st Innings Range: 162 - 186

GT vs CSK Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's IPL Match?

Gujarat Titans will enter this contest as the favorites with a 53 percent win probability. Shubman Gill’s side has looked far more consistent this season and possesses strong momentum heading into the playoffs.

The outstanding batting form of Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill gives Gujarat Titans a major advantage at the top of the order. Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, will enter the match under heavy pressure in a must-win situation.

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