Chepauk is ready for a pressure cooker clash. Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans both sit on 6 points from 7 matches, but they arrive in opposite moods.
CSK storm in after crushing Mumbai Indians by 103 runs and have won three of their last four. GT has lost back-to-back games after winning three straight.
Their rivalry is perfectly locked at 4-4 across eight meetings, with CSK winning four of the last five. Same points, split history, huge momentum swing.
This CSK vs GT Match 36 Dream11 Prediction covers all the key angles.
Match Preview: CSK vs GT
Level on points. Different momentum. One afternoon in Chennai can change both seasons.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans |
| Date | 26 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Days | 26 April 2026 |
| Match Type | Day-Night T20 |
Dream11 Team CSK vs GT Match 36
Head-to-Head Record: CSK vs GT
Few rivalries this new carry this much drama already.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 8 |
| Chennai Super Kings Wins | 4 |
| Gujarat Titans Win | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
| CSK Highest Score | 230 |
| GT Highest Score | 231 |
| CSK Lowest Score | 133 |
| GT Lowest Score | 143 |
This fixture still feels new, but it already carries real weight. In 8 meetings, both teams have won 4 each, which says everything about how close this rivalry has been.
CSK have taken 4 of the last 5 clashes, including the famous 2023 final. Even team totals are nearly level, GT 231 and CSK 230
Chepauk Pitch Report for CSK vs GT
Chepauk rewards discipline. Bat first well, squeeze hard, and scoreboard pressure becomes real.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 93 |
| Win Bat First | 57% |
| Win Bowl First | 42% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 164 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 151 |
| Highest Total | 246/5 |
| Lowest Total | 70/10 |
| Highest Chased | 213/4 |
| Lowest Defended | 126/8 |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace 64% | Spin 36% |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 30°C |
| Weather | Clear |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Rain Chance | 1% |
| Overall | Sticky conditions, toss could lean bat first |
Chepauk usually rewards patience and smart batting. Teams batting first have won 57% of matches here, while the average first innings score is 164.
Once the pitch slows, chasing can get tricky. Bowlers who mix pace and lengths often become match-winners in Chennai.
Key Players to Watch in CSK vs GT
This game brings elite anchors, finishers and strike bowlers.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | CSK | Batter | 8 | 334 runs | Avg 55.67 | 171.28 |
| Shivam Dube | CSK | Batter | 10 | 229 runs | Avg 32.71 | 134.7 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | 10 | 377 runs | Avg 37.7 | 154.5 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | 9 | 346 runs | Avg 38.44 | 150.43 |
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | Bowler | 10 | 19 wkts | Econ 8.83 | 10.47 |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | 10 | 14 wkts | Econ 8.86 | 15.42 |
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | Bowler | 10 | 16 wkts | Econ 10.21 | 14.25 |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | 8 | 10 wkts | Econ 10.13 | 18.6 |
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