Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 37 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, April 26. Both teams have had mixed campaigns so far, with Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans each securing three wins in their first seven matches.
The head-to-head record between Chennai and Gujarat is evenly balanced, with both teams winning four matches each from eight encounters. The Super Kings will enter the game with momentum after a recent win, while Gujarat aim to break a two-match losing streak and revive their playoff push.
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Chennai Super Kings recovered from three early defeats by winning three of their last four matches. In their recent game against Mumbai Indians, Sanju Samson scored 101 off 54 balls to help CSK post 207/6. Akeal Hosein then took four wickets as Mumbai Indians were bowled out for 104, sealing a 103-run win.
Recent 5 Matches:
Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 103 runs
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs
Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs
Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs
Sanju Samson is the leading run-getter for CSK with 293 runs at a strike rate of 178.66. Ayush Mhatre scored 201 runs before sustaining an injury.
Anshul Kamboj is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 14 wickets. Jamie Overton has taken 9 wickets. Akeal Hosein has 5 wickets, while Noor Ahmad has 6. CSK have added Akash Madhwal as an injury replacement for Ayush Mhatre, and MS Dhoni could return to the playing XI.
Key Players: Sanju Samson, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Sarfaraz Khan
Predicted Playing XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player: Akeal Hosein
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Gujarat Titans lost their first two matches, then won three in a row, but have recently suffered back-to-back defeats against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In their last match, Sai Sudharsan scored 101 off 58 balls to take GT to 205/3, but RCB chased it down to win by five wickets.
Recent 5 Matches:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets
Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 99 runs
Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 5 wickets
Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets
Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by 1 run
Shubman Gill is the leading run-getter for Gujarat Titans with 297 runs at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 149.25. Sai Sudharsan has 235 runs at a strike rate of 155.63. Jos Buttler has scored 231 runs, while Washington Sundar has added 156 runs.
Prasidh Krishna leads the wicket charts for GT with 12 wickets. Rashid Khan has taken 8 wickets, Mohammed Siraj has 7, while Kagiso Rabada and Ashok Sharma have 6 each.
Key Players: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan
Predicted Playing XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia
Weather Conditions
Chennai will experience hot and humid weather during the match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Temperatures could reach around 36°C during the day before dropping to 27°C later. Skies will remain mostly clear with light winds, and no rain is expected.
CSK vs GT Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium offers a balanced surface that has favored batters this season. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing free scoring. Bowlers will need to rely on variations and slower balls. The average first-innings score is around 204, indicating a high-scoring venue.
Toss Decision: Bowl First
Chasing teams usually have an advantage at this venue. Even though this is a day game, the chasing trend remains strong. The captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.
Winning Prediction
Chennai Super Kings enter this match as favorites, backed by strong momentum and a dominant 103-run win over Mumbai Indians. Sanju Samson’s form and a well-balanced bowling attack give them an edge. Gujarat Titans depend heavily on their top order and come into this match after two losses. CSK are predicted to win.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where is the CSK vs GT match being played?
The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the home ground of Chennai Super Kings.
Who are the key batters to watch for Chennai Super Kings?
Sanju Samson is the leading run-scorer with 293 runs and has recently scored two centuries.
Why are Chennai Super Kings favorites?
They carry strong momentum from a big win, while Gujarat Titans are coming off consecutive losses.
What is a competitive score on this pitch?
Teams should aim for around 200–210 runs when batting first.
Who is predicted to win?
Chennai Super Kings are predicted to win based on current form and team balance.
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