Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans returns to Chepauk after 13 days. CSK vs GT 2026 carries a burden for GT. Statistics say CSK vs GT head-to-head favours CSK at Chepauk. This time, get Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans where to watch, stats, timeline, playing11 & prediction.
CSK won two of the last three matches. 103 runs were scored against the Mumbai Indians in a rout. It’s been a while since Sanju Samson has played such clean cricket.
Chennai Super Kings have turned a corner at exactly the right time, and now they face a Gujarat Titans side that is slowly unraveling at the seams despite its star-studded squad.
Match 37 of IPL 2026 between CSK and GT at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on April 26, has found its mojo, and one that is still searching for answers to questions that keep piling up.
For CSK, it is a chance to climb the points table and put serious pressure on the top four. For GT, it is a must-win or risk watching playoff dreams fade fast.
It’s even more compelling because of the backdrop. Following the April 26 municipal elections in Gujarat, the BCCI shifted the fixture to Chepauk. That swap matters enormously because CSK have never lost to GT at their home ground.
Two matches at Chepauk, two wins. GT has zero wins in Chennai against this franchise. Can GT break this jinx?
Where to Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Gujrat Titans
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujrat Titans |
| Stadium | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date & Time | Sunday, April 26, 03:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
CSK vs GT Head to Head Records
| Matches | 8 |
| CSK Won | 4 |
| GT Won | 4 |
| Tie | Nil |
| No Result | Nil |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | CSK 2, GT 2 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | CSK 2, GT 0 |
| Neutral Venues | CSK 0, GT 2 |
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk, has a reputation for favoring bowlers, especially spinners. Historically, captains winning the toss have opted to bowl first to capitalize on this early advantage. This trend might continue for the upcoming CSK vs GT clash on Sunday.
Once Chepauk remains the IPL’s ultimate graveyard for batting averages, offering a surface so sluggish that the ball starts gripping and deviating as early as the opening over. Now, it has become more batting-friendly; in 3 matches, 1165 runs have already been made in six innings.
Pacers now get more pace and bounce. This year, with 25 wickets, pacers are far away from spinners; spinners took only 9 wickets. But spinners are more economical. The average score now is around 190-200. The batting first team won most of the time this season.
Weather Report
Cricket fans in Chennai won’t have to worry about scorching heat during the CSK vs GT match. The temperature is expected to hover around 31-34 degrees Celsius throughout most of the game.
However, things might heat up later in the evening as humidity levels are predicted to be quite high, reaching 73%. The good news is that rain shouldn’t disrupt the match.
CSK vs GT Playing11 (Probable)
CSK
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Kartik Sharma / MS Dhoni, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhry
Impact Player- Akeal Hosein
GT
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler(WK), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid-Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player – Prasidh Krishna
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Timeline
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2025 | CSK | 83 runs | Ahmedabad |
| May 10, 2024 | GT | 35 runs | Ahmedabad |
| Mar 26, 2024 | CSK | 63 runs | Chennai |
| May 29, 2023 | CSK | 5 wickets (DLS) | Ahmedabad (Final) |
| May 23, 2023 | CSK | 15 runs | Chennai (Qual. 1) |
| Mar 31, 2023 | GT | 5 wickets | Ahmedabad |
| May 15, 2022 | GT | 7 wickets | Mumbai |
| Apr 17, 2022 | GT | 3 wickets | Pune |
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Stats
- Chennai Super Kings remain undefeated against Gujarat Titans at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, having won both previous encounters at this venue.
- New CSK acquisition Sanju Samson is entering this clash in peak condition, having scored a blistering 101 off 54 balls* in his last outing against the Mumbai Indians.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad is the leading run-scorer in this fixture with 350 runs at an average of 50, while GT’s Sai Sudharsan follows closely with 299 runs and a century in their 2024 meeting.
- GT’s Rashid Khan is the most effective bowler in this rivalry, with 9 wickets, though CSK’s rookie Anshul Kamboj holds the best individual figures of 3/13.
- A major tactical differentiator in 2026 is the early-overs scoring; the Gujarat Titans have averaged 56.2 runs in the Powerplay this season, whereas CSK has struggled with a league-low Powerplay run rate.
CSK vs GT Prediction
Chennai Super Kings are the favourites to win this match, and here is why the numbers back that verdict clearly.
CSK are on a three-match winning streak. They demolished a settled MI side by 103 runs just two days before this fixture. Their spin bowling attack is tailor-made for Chepauk conditions.
Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein are currently the most dangerous spin combination in the tournament on turning surfaces. Additionally, CSK have never lost to GT at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in two previous meetings here, winning by 15 runs and 63 runs respectively.
GT, meanwhile, has lost three matches in a row. Their middle order is a structural problem, not just a form dip. On a slow Chennai surface, their top-three-heavy approach becomes a liability. If Gill and Sudharsan do not score big in the power play, there are serious questions about who rescues the innings in the middle overs.
The Chepauk surface also neutralises GT’s pace battery. Rabada and Siraj are most effective on hard, true wickets. On a slow, low pitch, their threat is reduced significantly.
Predicted Winner: Chennai Super Kings. Predicted Winning Margin: 15 to 25 runs (if defending) or 6 wickets (if chasing)
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