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GT vs CSK (Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings), 66th Match, Indian Premier League 2026 Match Details, Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players, Squads, Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs

May 21, 2026

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The Gujarat Titans are geared up to host the Chennai Super Kings in a massive Match 66 of IPL 2026. This encounter is a high-stakes thriller: GT has officially booked their playoff spot but needs a win to seal a top-two finish, while the five-time champions CSK are fighting with their backs against the wall to keep their tournament alive.

GT vs CSK (Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings), 66th Match Details :

Match: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings (Match 66, IPL 2026).
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM).
Live Stream: JioHotstar / Star Sports Network.

GT vs CSK Match Preview 2026: Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players

The battle lines are drawn at the world’s largest cricket stadium. The last time these sides met on April 26 in Chennai, GT absolutely dismantled CSK by 8 wickets. While GT’s top order has been firing on all cylinders, CSK’s bowling unit will be desperate to patch their leaks and pull off a must-win heist away from home.

GT vs CSK Head-to-Head Record :

Total Matches: 10
GT Wins: 06
CSK Wins: 04
Previous Match (2026): GT won by 8 wickets (CSK 158/7, GT 162/2).
Trend: GT holds a clear upper hand historically and won their most recent encounter comfortably.

GT vs CSK Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium:

Average 1st Innings Score: 180–195
Pitch Type: Balanced (Excellent for batting with high-scoring games, though extra bounce assists genuine pacers early on).
Dew Factor: Moderate to Heavy (Being a massive bowl stadium, late evening dew makes the ball slick).
Toss Advantage: Teams strongly prefer chasing to take advantage of the dew making spin bowling difficult in the second innings.

Key Player Matchups (Stats & Records) :

1. Shubman Gill vs Khaleel Ahmed / Mukesh Choudhary :

The GT skipper loves the Ahmedabad turf, making his Powerplay face-off against CSK’s left-arm swing crucial.

2. Sai Sudharsan vs Noor Ahmad :

Sudharsan anchored the previous chase with a masterclass 87*. He faces his biggest test against the mystery spin of his former team’s namesake.

3. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Kagiso Rabada :

The CSK skipper has been carrying their top order, but Rabada’s extra bounce has previously triggered a CSK collapse.

4. Sanju Samson vs Rashid Khan :

The middle-overs game-changer battle. Samson’s spin-hitting ability up against Rashid’s absolute control.

Unique Records & Stats:

Playoff Status: GT has already qualified for the 2026 playoffs; CSK’s chances are hanging by a thread.
Ahmedabad Fortress: GT enters this game with 3 consecutive wins at home.
The Sai Su Streak: Sai Sudharsan is a prime contender for the Orange Cap, having scored a blistering 87* off 46 against CSK earlier this season.
Purple Cap Race: Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan are both heavily in the hunt for the season’s top wicket-taker title.
GT Strength: Sensational top-three batting order (Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler) + elite execution under pressure.
CSK Strength: Top-order consistency (Gaikwad) + experienced spin variety.
GT Weakness: Coming off a heavy bowling blow after conceding 247 against KKR in their last outing.
CSK Weakness: Vulnerable middle-order + inability to defend totals under dew conditions (failed to defend 181 vs SRH.

Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Squads:

Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (w), Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Manav Suthar, Ashok Sharma, Sai Kishore, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips.

Chennai Super Kings Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (w), MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Zakary Foulkes, Ayush Mhatre.

Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs:

Gujarat Titans (GT)	Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
1. Shubman Gill (C)	1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
2. Sai Sudharsan	2. Sanju Samson (WK)
3. Jos Buttler (WK)	3. Sarfaraz Khan
4. Glenn Phillips / Jason Holder	4. Dewald Brevis
5. Shahrukh Khan	5. Shivam Dube
6. Rahul Tewatia	6. Jamie Overton
7. Washington Sundar	7. Anshul Kamboj
8. Rashid Khan	8. Noor Ahmad
9. Kagiso Rabada	9. Mukesh Choudhary
10. Mohammed Siraj	10. Rahul Chahar
11. Arshad Khan	11. Gurjapneet Singh
Impact Sub: Manav Suthar	Impact Sub: Akeal Hosein / Khaleel Ahmed