GT vs CSK Prediction & Match Preview – IPL 2026, 66th Match
Match summary
Gujarat Titans meet a must-win Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 21 May 2026. Form, XIs, pitch, weather and our verdict for IPL match 66.
Match details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, 66th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Gujarat Titans |
| Toss pick | Chennai Super Kings |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Gujarat Titans are second with eight wins from 13 and have booked a playoff place. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead them with 18 points, and with GT’s net run rate at +0.400 they would need an unrealistic margin against CSK to catch them, so a top-two finish depends on other results, especially any slips by Sunrisers Hyderabad. GT will want to bounce back from their recent loss to Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
Their batting builds steadily, with the openers balancing attack and wicket preservation before Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia and Jason Holder accelerate at the end. The bowling is the real strength: it strikes early in the powerplay, Rashid Khan has dominated the middle overs and Holder has been excellent at the death.
Chennai Super Kings play their last league game needing to win. They are sixth with six wins and seven losses. Their batting has depended on the powerplay, with a best of 212/2 against Delhi Capitals. The bowling has improved, with Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad controlling the middle overs and Anshul Kamboj their leading wicket-taker, though he has lost rhythm since conceding heavily against Lucknow. We expect Gujarat to win.
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is generally well balanced, with true bounce and a quick outfield that supports totals of 170–200 or more in T20s. Quicks can find some movement early before the surface settles, and spinners may come into play in the middle overs as it slows. The large boundaries reward timing over raw power. Dew in evening games can make chasing easier.
Ahmedabad is expected to be hot and dry for the 7:30 pm start on 21 May, with temperatures around 36–38°C, clear to slightly hazy skies and minimal chance of rain. Light winds and moderate humidity are forecast. Dew may appear later in the second innings, which could help the chasing side by affecting the bowlers’ grip.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 185–205 | – |
| Second innings | 190–210 | – |
Gujarat Titans
GT have arguably the best bowling attack of the season and a settled batting order, while CSK need a win and help from other results.
Toss pick: Chennai Super Kings
FAQ
Who is favoured in GT vs CSK?
Our preview picks Gujarat Titans, who are second in the table and already in the playoffs.
What does CSK need?
CSK have six wins and seven defeats from 13 games, sit sixth and need a win here plus favourable results elsewhere.
What is GT’s highest total this season?
According to our source, 229/4 against Rajasthan Royals.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Gujarat Titans
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gillc
- Jos Buttlerwk
- Nishant Sindhu
- Washington Sundar
- Jason Holder
- Rashid Khan
- Arshad Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- R Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
Chennai Super Kings
- Sanju Samsonwk
- Ruturaj Gaikwadc
- Urvil Patel
- Kartik Sharma
- Dewald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- Prashant Veer
- Akeal Hosein
- Noor Ahmad
- Anshul Kamboj
- Spencer Johnson
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings that we covered.