It’s a classic Super Sunday clash Chennai Super Kings (CSK) return to the fort Chepauk to host Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 37 ipl 2026.
Both teams find themselves in the battle for mid-table, but momentum remains firmly with the players in yellow after the historic demolition Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, Gujarat is trying to regain the lead after a tough defeat rcb.
Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans are currently in the mid-tier of the 2026 IPL standings, both sitting on 6 points from seven matches. CSK are placed fifth with a better net run rate of 0.118, boosted by a massive 103-run win over Mumbai Indians in their last match. In contrast, Gujarat Titans are ranked seventh (NRR -0.790) and are struggling for consistency after consecutive heavy defeats to MI and RCB. While CSK has gained momentum sanju samsonOn the back of excellent scoring, GT is desperate to break the two-match losing streak and get its first win in Chepauk.
CSK vs GT, IPL 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 26 April; 3:30 PM IST/10:00 AM GMT
- venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
CSK vs GT, head to head record in IPL
matches played: 8 | CSK won: 4 | GT won: 4 | No results: 1
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch has been significantly developed for the 2026 season, transforming from its historical reputation as a slow burner into a more batting-friendly surface. For this afternoon’s encounter, the track is expected to be firm with similar bounce, giving the batsmen a chance to play across the line with confidence. However, the searing heat of 38°C will likely keep the surface dry and abrasive, which will be a natural aid to the spinners as the match progresses. With a 3:30 pm start, it becomes a tactical advantage to bat first before the pitch slows down due to lack of dew.
squads
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dubey, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khalil Ahmed, Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapaneet Singh, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Chaudhary, Urvil Patel. Aman Khan, Dewald Brewis, Zachary Foulkes.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada
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CSK vs GT, IPL 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Gujarat Titans won the toss and batted first
- Gujarat Titans Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Gujarat Titans Total Score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Chennai Super Kings won the toss and batted first
- Chennai Super Kings Powerplay Score: 50-60
- Chennai Super Kings Total Score: 180-190
Match result: The team batting first wins the competition.
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