Match No. 66 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will see Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, May 21.
GT have already secured a place in the playoffs and will now focus on finishing in the top two to gain an extra chance of reaching the final. However, their five-match winning streak came to an end in the previous game against Kolkata Knight Riders. The Shubman Gill-led side will be eager to bounce back strongly.
Meanwhile, CSK are still mathematically alive in the playoff race. With six wins and seven defeats from 13 matches, the Men in Yellow must win this crucial encounter and hope other results go in their favour to stay in contention.
GT vs CSK Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 66, IPL 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time (IST) | Thursday, May 21, 7:30 PM |
| Live Streaming & Broadcast | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium produced several high-scoring encounters earlier in the tournament, but recent matches have seen slightly lower totals. The average first-innings score has dropped to around 162, indicating that bowlers are starting to get more assistance from the surface. Teams winning the toss are likely to prefer chasing under lights.
GT vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 09 |
|---|---|
| Won by GT | 05 |
| Won by CSK | 04 |
| No Result | – |
| First-ever Fixture | April 17, 2022 (GT won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | April 26, 2026 (GT won) |
GT vs CSK Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Jason Holder, Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player: Kartik Sharma
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has once again delivered a consistent season for Gujarat Titans. The GT skipper has scored 552 runs in 12 innings at an average of 46 and a strike rate of 160.47. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate later makes him one of the biggest threats in this contest.
Probable Best Bowler: Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada has been one of the standout bowlers of IPL 2026. The South African speedster has claimed 21 wickets in 13 matches and currently sits among the leading wicket-takers this season. Rabada’s pace and ability to strike early in the powerplay could play a major role against CSK.
Today’s Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win the match
Match Scenario
| Team | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total |
|---|---|---|
| GT (if chasing) | 50-60 | 190-200 |
| CSK (if chasing) | 55-65 | 200-210 |
Win Probability
- Gujarat Titans: 55%
- Chennai Super Kings: 45%
