New Delhi: The stakes will be high when Gujarat Titans take on Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday as both the teams go into the match with their IPL 2026 futures in mind.
Although GT have already qualified for the playoffs, they need a victory over CSK to improve their chances of finishing in the top two after the league stage. The top two results provide the team with two opportunities to advance to the top showdown.
CSK, meanwhile, is still in the hunt for the last playoff spot and needs a win to stay alive. However, even one win may not be enough by the end of the league stage as they will need results from several other games to progress further in the season.
GT are currently second in the table and they will look to consolidate their position against Friday’s opponents – Royal Challengers Bangalore at the top of the table and Sunrisers Hyderabad at third.
An exciting match could happen in Ahmedabad as both the teams are keen to win in their respective seasons.
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Chennai Super Kings wins: 4
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GT vs. CSK Today’s IPL Match: Pitch Report
Ahmedabad has provided batting-friendly pitches so far and today is expected to be no different. The game will reportedly be played on a pitch that has only been used once this season. It was also the only match at an IPL 2026 venue where a team successfully defended its title after winning the toss and electing to bat first, with Rajasthan Royals defending their title by 210 runs against hosts Gujarat Titans. A similar situation is expected today.
GT vs CSK IPL Match: Ahmedabad Weather Updates
Ahmedabad is expected to have very hot weather today with hazy sunshine during the day and temperatures reaching 42°C. The evening is likely to remain sunny, with overnight temperatures dropping to around 29°C.
There will be no threat of rain during the game, with weather forecasts predicting a 0% chance of precipitation. Temperatures are expected to hover between 34°C and 38°C during the game, while hurling temperatures can be particularly harsh, reaching around 40°C under clear skies.
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GT vs CSK: Predicted line-up
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI: 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
Impact Players: Mohammed Siraj
Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Players: Spencer Johnson
GT vs CSK: Live broadcast details
The GT vs CSK match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be telecast on Star Sports Network and the live broadcast will be on JioHotstar.
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Today’s IPL toss timing
Today’s IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will be played at 7:00 pm (IST) while the match is expected to start at 7:30 pm (IST).