GT vs CSK IPL 2026: The excitement of IPL 2026 is at its peak, and the 66th match of the tournament promises to be a highly intriguing contest. On Thursday, May 21, the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
On one side, the Gujarat Titans have already qualified for the playoffs. GT currently sits in second place on the points table with 16 points from 13 matches. Although their spot in the next round is secured, the team will take the field with the objective of retaining their top-two seeding and home advantage. On the other hand, this match is a ‘do-or-die’ situation for the Chennai Super Kings. Following their recent defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad, CSK’s path has become challenging. They will be desperate to secure a victory in this match at all costs to stay alive in the race for the playoffs.
GT vs CSK Match Details
This match will be played at the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
Key details regarding the match are provided in the table below
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 66, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date and Time | Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcasting & Streaming | Jio Star Network Channels, JioStar (App & Website) |
GT vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
Whenever these two teams have clashed in the history of the IPL, the contest has always been a fierce one.
A look at the head-to-head statistics suggests that the scales tip slightly in Gujarat’s favor:
| Record | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 9 |
| Won by Gujarat Titans | 5 |
| Won by Chennai Super Kings | 4 |
| No Result / Tie | 00 |
| First Encounter | March 31, 2023 (Gujarat Titans won) |
| Most Recent Encounter | April 26, 2026 (Gujarat Titans won) |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report (Ahmedabad Pitch Report)
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is generally considered a paradise for batsmen. The outfield here is quite fast, making it relatively easy for batsmen to clear the boundaries. However, the previous match at this venue was played on May 12, in which Gujarat defeated Hyderabad by 82 runs. While that particular match may not have been a high-scoring affair, the upcoming game could once again see batsmen dominating the proceedings.
Whichever team wins the toss may opt to bowl first, taking into account the nature of the pitch.
GT vs CSK Probable Playing XI
For this crucial encounter, the probable playing XIs for both teams could be as follows
Gujarat Titans (Gujarat Titans Probable 11)
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Nishant Sindhu, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.
Chennai Super Kings (Chennai Super Kings Probable 11)
Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Urvil Patel (Wicketkeeper), Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Spencer Johnson, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj.
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