IPL 2026: Today, on 21st May, it is the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and an epic Clash between one of the from Points table and Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. This match will be played on the Gujarat Titans‘ home ground, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. With a top-two finish still up for grabs, the Gujarat Titans head into a crucial final league game against Chennai Super Kings on Thursday night with plenty at stake. GT currently sits second on the points table with 16 points, but the race is far from settled. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are slightly ahead with 18 points, while Sunrisers Hyderabad are level with Gujarat on 16, making net run rate a major factor in the playoff equation.
Do or Die for CSK
A win against CSK would put the Titans in a strong position to secure a top-two finish and a huge advantage in the IPL playoffs, where teams finishing in the top two get two opportunities to reach the final.For Chennai Super Kings, the situation is much more tense. Their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, and this match is nothing short of a must-win encounter. Another defeat could officially end their campaign, while a victory would keep their slim chances alive heading into the final phase of the league.With both sides carrying different kinds of pressure, Thursday’s clash promises to be more than just another league game it could shape the playoff picture in a big way.
CSK vs GT Head to Head Records
Matches Played – 9
GT – 5
CSK – 4
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium hasn’t exactly produced run-fests in recent matches. In the last three games played here, totals have stayed under the 170-run mark, showing that batting hasn’t been as easy as fans usually expect at this venue. The surface has offered something for the bowlers, especially once the ball gets older, and a similar kind of contest is likely on Thursday night as well.
Weather Forecast
Ahmedabad is expected to witness intense heat on match day, with daytime temperatures crossing the 40-degree Celsius mark. Although conditions may get slightly better after sunset, the weather is still likely to remain warm and uncomfortable throughout the evening. Players could face challenging conditions out in the middle, especially during long spells on the field.
CSK Predicted Playing XI
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson.
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GT predicted Playing XI
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj.
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