Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at their home venue, MA Chidambaram Stadium, on April 26 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
CSK are currently fifth on the points table with three wins from seven matches. They come into this game on the back of a win over their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and will aim to carry that momentum forward to register their fourth victory.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans sit seventh with three wins from seven games. After a recent loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, they will be eager to bounce back and climb up the standings.
CSK vs GT Match Details
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Match 37, IPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, April 26, 3:30 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcast and Live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: Pitch Report
The surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium has evolved into a more batting-friendly venue in recent seasons. While it no longer offers the same level of assistance to spinners as in the past, players like Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad will still look to extract whatever turn is available. That said, bowlers who can hit the deck hard may find some assistance, making pace-off variations and disciplined lengths key factors on this pitch.
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 Predicted Playing 11s
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Sanju Samson (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player: Akeal Hosein
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (capt), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna
CSK vs GT Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill, captain of Gujarat Titans, could be the key batter in this clash. He has scored 297 runs in six matches, including three fifties, and has been the leading run-scorer for his side. His start at the top will be crucial for setting the tone, and a strong innings from him could help Gujarat Titans regain their winning momentum.
Probable Best Bowler: Noor Ahmad
Noor Ahmad could be a key bowler in this clash for Chennai Super Kings. The left-arm wrist-spinner has picked up six wickets in seven matches and has been economical with the ball. He has already delivered crucial breakthroughs at MA Chidambaram Stadium and has proven to be a match-winner for the five-time champions. His ability to control the middle overs and pick timely wickets could play a decisive role once again.
