CSK, who secured first spot against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), will aim to demonstrate their ruthlessness when taking on bottom-placed Gujarat Titans (GT). GT, on the other hand, are counting on captain Shubman Gill and his impactful batsmen for consistency in performance on-field.
Ahmedabad pitches will likely provide extra bounce and early swing for bowlers, with spinners likely finding some turn and grip.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard.
Here is a summary of the most recent Indian Premier League (IPL) matches between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | Match 59<br>GT: 231/3 (20 overs)<br>CSK: 196/8 (20 overs) | Narendra Modi Stadium | GT won by 35 runs | ESPNcricinfo |
| March 26, 2024 | Match 7<br>CSK: 206/6 (20 overs)<br>GT: 143/8 (20 overs) | MA Chidambaram Stadium | CSK won by 63 runs | ESPNcricinfo |
| May 29, 2023 | Final<br>GT: 214/4 (20 overs)<br>CSK: 171/5 (15 overs, target revised to 171 in 15 overs due to rain) | Narendra Modi Stadium | CSK won by 5 wickets (DLS method) | ESPNcricinfo |
| May 23, 2023 | Qualifier 1<br>CSK: 172/7 (20 overs)<br>GT: 157 all out (20 overs) | MA Chidambaram Stadium | CSK won by 15 runs | NDTV Sports |
| March 31, 2023 | Match 1<br>CSK: 178/7 (20 overs)<br>GT: 182/5 (19.2 overs) | Narendra Modi Stadium | GT won by 5 wickets | ESPNcricinfo |
These matches highlight the competitive encounters between GT and CSK in recent IPL seasons.
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane
As the IPL enters its second phase, teams are fighting hard to maintain playoff hopes. A win will help either CSK or GT stay away from the relegation zone – something this match may prove crucial for. Both sides boast similar records making this fixture all the more significant.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will be eager to demonstrate that he can fill Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s shoes as captain of Chennai Super Kings. To do so, he needs to win the toss and set a target total that opponents will have to chase down.
He will look to maintain his good form with the bat and continue scoring runs for CSK. With an outstanding strike rate of 131.5, it is imperative he remains at that pace throughout the remainder of this season.
Gaikwad exudes confidence while playing his game comfortably, often using the long handle as it gives him better odds of hitting cleanly.
After an initially subpar start, Gaikwad has quickly increased his scoring rates. He scored his 50 off 26 balls and helped lead his team to reach 96 for 6 in 13 overs.
The wicket has not turned as expected from its pitch, being very dry with some sheen to it; however, its surface remains hard and will offer little assistance for bowlers.
Noor Ahmad has been one of CSK’s stand-out bowlers thus far and has dazzled batters with his precise bowling. He took down Rahane and Dhoni with precision – Rahane was trying to work the ball leg-side when she got hit on a leading edge that Miller at deep square leg caught easily.
Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane, two other batsmen for CSK, aim to form an effective partnership that will help the team secure as many victories as possible.
Due to Devon Conway being out injured and Avanish Rao Aravelly not possessing enough experience, MS Dhoni should become the team’s go-to keeper. His versatility could come in handy should an dismissed batsman require pinch hitting, or should there be another situation which necessitates pinch hitting; such instances would see Dhoni come through for Chennai Super Kings as their hero!
GT: Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharshan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar
Shubman Gill has the only reasonable strike rate among Gujarat’s batsmen this season and must regain form if the Titans want to make a serious play-off push. Given Gujarat’s fragile batting line-up beyond their top three batsmen, Gill’s ability to start the team off right will be essential. Taking more risks with the ball and giving Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharshan and Rahul Tewatia free reign to bat freely between overs is also key for his success as captaining his side to make an effortful play-off push for them this season.
Bowlers have generally performed well for the Titans and it will fall to spinners like R Sai Kishore and Jayant Yadav to help contain runs. But they need to find more consistency with their delivery in the initial 10 overs so as to not concede too many runs too quickly.
Both teams have struggled with their bat in recent games and must alter their approach in order to climb back into the top four. If all four members can put in improved batting performances at home then it could make an enormous statement about who their side really are.
Predicting the victor in this match-up can be challenging as both teams have displayed disparate performances this season. Chennai have fared better at home while Gujarat have struggled away from home. Winning the toss will give one side an advantage as they will get to decide whether they wish to bowl first or chase.
Ahmedabad pitches are known to start slow, but improve as the day wears on. Batters tend to score more runs in such conditions and it will be interesting to witness how batsmen fare on such surfaces; dew factor may play an influential role. Shubman Gill will hope to take full advantage of these conditions with his bat and produce an outstanding performance against Ahmedabad’s opposition.
Prediction
Chennai Super Kings will face a must-win scenario when they take on bottom-placed Gujarat Titans at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai next. Both teams have struggled recently with CSK losing three matches consecutively while GT’s batsmen remain inconsistent, placing extra strain on captain Shubman Gill to lead his side to victory in this matchup.
This match will also mark the return of former India wicketkeeper MS Dhoni, as he completes his tenure as part of Chennai Super Kings before retiring from international cricket. Dhoni will bring invaluable experience into play during this clash and may lead them to victory so as to end their season on an upbeat note.
Gaikwad’s side remains competitive despite injuries and international commitments hampering several key bowlers from joining his squad, and their inconsistent performances. New Zealand duo Gaikwad and Devon Conway will play an instrumental part in maintaining momentum with their bat, with Gaikwad leading runs scored while Conway boasts an excellent batting average against spin that puts him amongst the top 10.
Gaikwad will look to maintain his form with both bat and ball, but will look for support from Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane who have both struggled this season, particularly Rahane who will need to step up without Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana or Mustafizur Rahman around them.
Recent performances by Chennai Super Kings such as their impressive defence of Punjab Kings (defended 167 runs for) has given them confidence to mount a comeback and strengthen hopes of victory against Gujarat Titans, with whom they hope to secure another win on Sunday afternoon. With strong bench strength and support of home crowd, Chennai Super Kings hope to secure two victories back-to-back against them this season.
