Match Details
- Match: 37th Match, Indian Premier League
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
- Date: 26 April 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming and Live Telecast
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
Match Preview
This looks like a classic battle between CSK’s spin-heavy home strategy and GT’s top-order firepower. Chennai have traditionally used Chepauk conditions well, especially through middle overs. GT’s chances may depend heavily on how Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan handle the new ball and spin.
CSK may look to control the game through experienced players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and their spin attack. GT arguably have slightly stronger pace depth, but Chepauk may reduce that edge.
Pitch Report
Chepauk is generally slow and assists spinners.
- Average 1st innings score: around 160–170
- Spinners tend to dominate middle overs
- Batting gets tougher as ball gets older
- Chasing can be tricky unless dew appears
Ideal winning total: 170+
Weather Report
- Temperature: Around 30°C
- Humidity: 80%+
- Rain threat: Very low (around 1%)
- Conditions: Warm and slightly sticky evening
Weather should not interrupt the game.
Head-to-Head Record
Overall IPL meetings (recently even contest):
- Matches: 8
- CSK Wins: 4
- GT Wins: 4
Recent momentum slightly favors CSK at this venue.
Probable Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Dewald Brevis
- Sanju Samson
- Shivam Dube
- MS Dhoni
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Jamie Overton
- Noor Ahmad
- Akeil Hosein
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Anshul Kamboj
Gujarat Titans
- Shubman Gill
- Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler
- Jason Holder
- Rahul Tewatia
- Washington Sundar
- Rashid Khan
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Prasidh Krishna
- Manav Suthar
Key Players to Watch
CSK
- Sanju Samson – anchor and power hitter role at top
- Shivam Dube – spin-hitter in middle overs
- Noor Ahmad – dangerous at Chepauk
GT
- Shubman Gill – biggest batting threat
- Rashid Khan – key in spin battle
- Jos Buttler – impact player in powerplay
Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Safe Fantasy Core:
- Dewald brevis (C)
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shivam Dube
- Rashid Khan
- Noor Ahmad
- Jos Buttler
Differential Picks:
- Matthew Short
- Rahul Tewatia
- Anshul Kamboj
Captain Choices:
- Dewald Brevis
- Shubman Gill
- Rashid Khan
Vice-Captain Choices:
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shivam Dube
Final Prediction (Original)
Chepauk conditions tilt this slightly toward CSK because of spin advantage and home familiarity. If GT bat first and post 175+, they can flip it, but on a normal surface CSK appear marginally ahead.
Prediction:
- CSK win probability: 54%
- GT win probability: 46%