Chennai Super Kings will take on Gujarat Titans at their home venue, MA Chidambaram Stadium, on April 26 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
CSK currently sits in fifth place on the points table, having secured three wins out of seven matches. They head into this match on the back of a victory over their arch-rivals, Mumbai Indians, and their goal will be to maintain that momentum to secure their fourth win.
Gujarat Titans sit in seventh place with three wins from seven matches. Following their recent defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, they will be eager to bounce back and climb up the points table.
CSK vs GT Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 08 |
| Won by Chennai Super Kings | 04 |
| Won by Gujarat Titans | 04 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 17, 2022 (GT won) |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 25, 2025 (CSK Won) |
CSK vs GT Playing 11 & Impact Players
CSK Possible Playing XI: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), 2. Sanju Samson(WK), 3. Sarfaraz Khan, 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Kartik Sharma, 7. Jamie Overton, 8. Noor Ahmad, 9. Gurjapneet Singh, 10. Anshul Kamboj, 11. Mukesh Choudhary
CSK Impact Players: Urvil Patel, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry
GT Possible Playing XI: 1. Shubman Gill(C), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler(WK), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Jason Holder, 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Manav Suthar, 9. Rashid Khan, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Kagiso Rabada
GT Impact Players: Prasidh Krishna, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Arshad Khan, Nishant Sindhu
CSK vs GT Player Stats
Chennai Super Kings:
- Sanju Samson: Leading run-scorer for CSK with 293 runs this season.
- Anshul Kamboj: Top wicket-taker with 14 wickets.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: Holds the record for most runs in this specific head-to-head rivalry (350 runs).
Gujarat Titans:
- Shubman Gill: Leading from the front with 297 runs this season and a century against CSK in 2024.
- Prasidh Krishna: Their leading bowler in 2026 with 12-16 wickets reported across different matches.
- Rashid Khan: Has taken 9 wickets against CSK in their 8 meetings.
CSK vs GT Pitch Report
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has become increasingly favorable for batsmen in recent seasons. Although it no longer offers the same level of assistance to spinners as it once did, players like Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad will still look to capitalize on whatever turn the surface provides. Nevertheless, bowlers capable of bowling with pace may still find some assistance from the pitch; consequently, slower deliveries and precise lengths will prove crucial on this surface.
CSK vs GT Probable Best Performers
Shubman Gill
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill could prove to be the team's most crucial batsman in this match. He has scored 297 runs in six matches—including three half-centuries—and has been his team's leading run-scorer. His performance at the start of the innings will be vital in setting the team's momentum, and a powerful innings from him could help the Gujarat Titans regain their winning rhythm.
Noor Ahmad
Noor Ahmad could prove to be a key bowler for the Chennai Super Kings in this match. This left-arm wrist-spinner has taken six wickets in seven matches and has been quite economical with the ball. He has previously claimed wickets at crucial moments at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and has proven to be a match-winner for the five-time champions. His ability to control the middle overs and take wickets at the right time could once again play a decisive role.
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