IPL Match Today, GT vs CSK: Predicted Playing XI, Head-to-Head, Toss Timings, Pitch Report, Ahmedabad Weather Updates | cricket news
New Delhi: Stakes will be high when Gujarat hosts Titans Chennai Super Kings Both teams enter the contest with their IPL 2026 future at stake, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.Even though GT has qualified for the playoffs, they need a win against CSK to improve their chances of finishing in the top two after the league stage. Finishing in the top two gives teams two chances to reach the summit clash.Meanwhile, CSK are still in the race for the final playoff spot and need a win to stay alive. However, even a win may not be enough by the end of the league stage, as they will need a number of other results to progress further in the season.GT are currently placed second and will look to consolidate their position against their rivals – table-toppers Royal Challengers Bangalore and third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad – on Friday.Both the teams are desperate to win in their respective campaigns, so an exciting match can be seen in Ahmedabad.
gt vs csk head to head
- Matches played: 9
- Gujarat Titans won: 5
- Chennai Super Kings won: 4
GT vs CSK today IPL match: pitch report
Ahmedabad has offered batting-friendly pitches so far and nothing is expected to be different today. According to reports, the match will be played on a pitch which has been used only once this season. This was the only match of IPL 2026 at the venue in which a team successfully defended the total after winning the toss and electing to bat first, as Rajasthan Royals Defended 210 runs against host Gujarat Titans. A similar situation is expected to arise again today.
GT vs CSK IPL Match: Ahmedabad weather update
Today’s weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be very hot, there will be hazy sunshine during the day and the temperature will reach 42 degrees Celsius. The sky is likely to remain clear in the evening, with the temperature dropping to around 29 degrees Celsius at night.There is no threat of rain during match hours, with the forecast calling for a 0% chance of precipitation. Temperatures are expected to remain between 34°C and 38°C during the game, with conditions likely to be particularly harsh at around 40°C under sunny skies at the time of the toss.
GT vs CSK: Predicted Playing XI
Gujarat Titans Probable XI: Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, R Sai KishoreImpact Player: Mohammad SirajChennai Super Kings Probable XI: Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Urvil Patel, Karthik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dubey, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Mukesh Chaudhary.Impact Player: spencer johnson
GT vs CSK: Live Streaming Details
The GT vs CSK match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The game will be broadcast on Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
ipl toss today time
The toss of today’s IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will take place at 7:00 PM IST, while the match will start at 7:30 PM IST.