NEW DELHI: Stakes will be high when Gujarat Titans host Chennai Super Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, as both teams enter the contest with their IPL 2026 futures on the line.
Even though GT have qualified for the playoffs, they need a win against CSK to improve their chances of finishing in the top two after the league stage. A top-two finish gives teams two opportunities to reach the summit clash.
CSK, meanwhile, are still in the race for the final playoff spot and need to win to remain alive. However, even a victory might not be sufficient by the end of the league stage, as they will require several other results to go their way to progress further in the season.
GT are currently in second position and will look to consolidate their standing before their rivals — table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru and third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad — face off on Friday.
With both teams desperate for a win for their respective campaigns, an exciting contest could be on the cards in Ahmedabad.
GT vs CSK Head to Head
- Matches Played: 9
- Gujarat Titans Won: 5
- Chennai Super Kings Won: 4
GT vs CSK Today IPL Match: Pitch Report
Ahmedabad has offered batting-friendly pitches so far, and today is not expected to be any different. As per reports, the match will be played on a pitch that has been used only once this season. That was also the only match in IPL 2026 at the venue in which a team successfully defended a total after winning the toss and opting to bat first, as Rajasthan Royals defended 210 against hosts Gujarat Titans. Similar conditions are expected again today.
GT vs CSK IPL Match: Ahmedabad Weather Update
Today's weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be extremely hot, with hazy sunshine during the day and temperatures touching 42°C. The evening is likely to remain clear, with the temperature dipping to around 29°C later in the night.
There is no threat of rain during match hours, with forecasts predicting a 0% chance of precipitation. Temperatures are expected to hover between 34°C and 38°C during the game, while conditions at toss time are likely to be particularly harsh at around 40°C under sunny skies.
GT vs CSK: Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, R Sai Kishore
Impact Player: Mohammed Siraj
Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player: Spencer Johnson
GT vs CSK: Live Streaming Details
The GT vs CSK clash will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
IPL Toss Today Timing
The toss for today's IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will take place at 7:00 PM IST, while the match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
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