It’s a classic Super Sunday clash as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) return to the fortress of Chepauk to host the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 37 of IPL 2026.
Both teams find themselves in the mid-table scramble, but momentum is firmly with the men in yellow after a historic demolition of Mumbai Indians. Gujarat, meanwhile, is looking to pick up the pieces after a tough loss to RCB.
Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans currently occupy the middle tier of the 2026 IPL standings, both sitting on 6 points from seven matches. CSK hold fifth place with a superior net run rate of 0.118, bolstered by a massive 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians in their last outing. In contrast, Gujarat Titans are in seventh place (NRR -0.790) and struggling for consistency after suffering heavy consecutive defeats to MI and RCB. While CSK have found momentum through Sanju Samson’s prolific scoring, GT is desperate to snap a two-game losing streak and secure their first-ever win at Chepauk.
CSK vs GT, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: April 26; 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 result: 1
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch has evolved significantly for the 2026 season, transitioning from its historical reputation as a slow burner to a much more batting-friendly surface. For this afternoon clash, the track is expected to be firm with even bounce, allowing batters to play through the line with confidence. However, the sweltering 38°C heat will likely keep the surface dry and abrasive, offering natural assistance to spinners, as the match progresses. With a 3:30 PM start, the lack of dew makes batting first a tactical advantage before the pitch slows down.
Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis, Zakary Foulkes
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, 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’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Gujarat Titans win the toss and bat first
- Gujarat Titans’ powerplay score: 40-50
- Gujarat Titans’ total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Chennai Super Kings win the toss and bat first
- Chennai Super Kings’ powerplay score: 50-60
- Chennai Super Kings’ total score: 180-190
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest.
