IPL 2026: GT vs CSK Match Prediction, Match 66 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Gujarat and Chennai?
Who will win today’s IPL match between Gujarat and Chennai? (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 20 May 2026, 10:30 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their final league match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Thursday, May 21 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. GT are coming into the fixture, having already qualified for the playoffs, following Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) victory over CSK.
The Shubman Gill-led side still needs a win in the upcoming game to strengthen their chances of finishing in the top two of the IPL 2026 points table. On the other hand, CSK are down in the doldrums after losing against SRH.
They not only need to win their last game, but are also dependent on other teams’ results for their playoffs qualification. Hence, both sides find themselves in a must-win situation, further raising the stakes in the upcoming encounter.
GT vs CSK Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Thursday, May 21 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | 66 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
Narendra Modi Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 51 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 25 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 26 (including 1 tie won by bowling first) |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 180 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 163 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 243/5 (20 ovs) by PBKS vs GT in 2025 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 86/10 (14.5) by SRH vs GT, 2026 |
| Highest Score Chased | 205 (207/7 in 20 overs) by KKR vs GT in 2023 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 130 by DC vs GT, 2023 |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Favourable | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
GT vs CSK Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 |
| Gujarat Titans | 5 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 |
GT vs CSK Playing 11 with Impact sub
Gujarat Titans
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, Mohammed Siraj
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary
Players to watch out for in GT vs CSK
Shubman Gill
The GT skipper has been in rich form in the ongoing season, having scored 552 runs from 12 innings at an average of 46 and a strike rate of 160.46. With Gujarat in search of a win in their last fixture, they will again depend on their captain to lead from the front with a stellar innings.
Anshul Kamboj
The right-arm seamer has been a rare bright spot for CSK in their tumultuous campaign. Kamboj is the third-highest wicket-taker of the season with 20 wickets from 13 innings. He will enjoy bowling on the surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which allows seamers to extract good bounce.
Today's Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
