GT vs CSK · Match 66 Preview
The Final venue dress rehearsal. Gujarat Titans host CSK at Narendra Modi Stadium — same venue as the May 31 Final. A win cements GT's top 2 finish. CSK fight for playoff survival.
📅 Match Details
| Date | Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST · 2:00 PM GMT · 10:00 AM ET |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Capacity | 132,000 (Final venue) |
| Toss | 7:00 PM IST |
🎯 What's at Stake
For GT (#2)
A win here puts GT on 18 points, virtually sealing top 2 finish — Qualifier 1 direct entry. A loss would tighten the race but they'd still likely finish top 4.
For CSK (#6)
Must-win territory. With CSK on 12 points (1 game in hand), they need to win both remaining matches AND hope SRH/PBKS slip up. Loss = almost certainly out of playoffs.
🏏 Probable Playing XIs
💛 Gujarat Titans XI
1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Washington Sundar, 4. Jos Buttler (wk), 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Jayant Yadav, 9. Mohammed Siraj, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
🟡 Chennai Super Kings XI
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 2. Devon Conway, 3. Shivam Dube, 4. MS Dhoni (wk), 5. Ravindra Jadeja, 6. Mahesh Theekshana, 7. Anshul Kamboj, 8. Tushar Deshpande, 9. Matheesha Pathirana, 10. Mustafizur Rahman, 11. Ajinkya Rahane
Impact Player: Sam Curran or Rachin Ravindra
🌡️ Pitch & Weather
Pitch: Narendra Modi Stadium has a true batting surface. Average 1st innings score 180+. Chasing has won 6 of last 10 here.
Weather: 35°C, low rain probability (5%), moderate dew expected after 9 PM.
Toss: Captain winning toss likely to BOWL FIRST (dew factor).
📊 Head-to-Head (Recent IPL)
| Season | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | GT vs CSK (M19) | GT won by 38 runs |
| IPL 2025 | CSK vs GT (M51) | CSK won by 5 wkts |
| IPL 2024 | GT vs CSK (M11) | GT won by 35 runs |
| IPL 2024 | CSK vs GT (M40) | GT won by 63 runs |
🎯 Match Prediction
Our Pick: GT to win by 18-25 runs
Why GT: Home ground advantage (Ahmedabad = GT's fortress). Pace attack of Rabada + Siraj + Krishna best in the league. CSK middle order brittle without consistent top order.
Confidence: 65% GT win
Key match-up: Sudharsan vs Kamboj (death overs) will likely decide it.
⚡ Fantasy Cricket Tips
👑 Captain Picks
1. Sai Sudharsan (GT) — in form, scoring 50s regularly
2. Shubman Gill (GT) — captain, big match player
3. Anshul Kamboj (CSK) — Purple Cap holder, will pick wickets
📺 How to Watch GT vs CSK Live
- 🇮🇳 India: JioCinema (free) + Star Sports HD
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