CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match Preview: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI & Pitch Report
The Indian Premier League is reaching its climax, and this IPL clash is an absolute blockbuster. It is a do or-die situation for CSK, as a loss will knock them out of the tournament. On the other hand, GT has already qualified but will be highly motivated to secure the number one spot on the points table. If you are looking for the perfect Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Winning Team, you need to understand the venue dynamics and player matchups for this high stakes T20 encounter.
Match Details
- Match: CSK vs GT
- Date: 21 May 2026
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
- JioHotstar(App + Website)
- Star Sport Channels
Weather Report
Ahmedabad will experience hot and dry conditions during the day, but the evening will bring some relief. Temperatures will hover around 33 degrees Celsius. The Dew factor is expected to be massive in the second innings, making bowling difficult under the lights. There is absolutely zero Rain impact expected for this crucial fixture.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
- The Narendra Modi Stadium offers a brilliant batting friendly pitch with true bounce.
- The Batting vs bowling trend heavily favors the team chasing due to the evening dew.
- There is a clear Pace vs spin dominance here, with fast bowlers taking 61 wickets compared to just 13 wickets for spinners in the last 5 games.
- The Average score at this venue is a solid 173 runs.
- Fantasy takeaway: Load your teams with top order batters and death over pace bowlers who can exploit the conditions.
Team Form & Head to-Head
CSK
- Last 5 matches: L, L, W, W, W
- Recent performance: They have lost momentum with two consecutive defeats and must win this game to survive in the tournament.
- Head to-head record: 4 wins against GT.
GT
- Last 5 matches: L, W, W, W, W
- Recent performance: They have been the most dominant side this season, winning four of their last five games.
- Head to-head record: 5 wins against CSK.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Nathan Ellis, Ayush Mhatre, and Khaleel Ahmed are Injured and unavailable for CSK.
- Tom Banton and Kusal Mendis remain Doubtful or unavailable for GT.
- The core squads for both teams are Fully fit and ready for this massive clash.
Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
CSK
Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kartik Sharma, Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson
GT
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Jason Holder, Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Kishore
Key Players to Watch
- Shubman Gill: He has amassed 552 runs this season. His current form is exceptional, and he loves batting at his home ground.
- Sanju Samson: With 477 runs, he is the backbone of the CSK batting lineup. He will need to play a captain's knock in this do or-die game.
- Kagiso Rabada: He has picked up 21 wickets so far. His ability to strike in the powerplay and death overs makes him a premium fantasy asset.
- Sai Sudharsan: Leading the run charts for his team with 554 runs, he provides incredible stability at the top of the order.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Shubman Gill
- Sanju Samson
- Jason Holder
- Kagiso Rabada
Mega League Differential Picks
- Anshul Kamboj: He has quietly taken 20 wickets this season. Most users might ignore him, making him a massive differential for Mega Leagues.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: He has had a quiet few games but possesses the skills to anchor the innings in a high pressure chase.
Match Prediction / Outlook
GT will start as the favorites to win this match. They have the home advantage, a superior pace attack tailored for this pitch, and are playing without pressure. However, CSK will fight hard given their tournament survival is on the line. Expect a high scoring thriller where the team batting second has a massive edge.
Disclaimer
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
IPL 2026 CSK vs GT players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS vs GT | 31 Mar - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 162/6 (20.0) | 165/7 (19.1) | PBKS PBKS won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs RR | 04 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | RR | 210/6 (20.0) | 204/8 (20.0) | RR RR won by 6 runs | ||
| GT vs DC | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 210/4 (20.0) | 209/8 (20.0) | GT GT won by 1 run | ||
| LSG vs GT | 12 Apr - 03:30 PM | Lucknow | GT | 164/8 (20.0) | 165/3 (18.4) | GT GT won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs KKR | 17 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | KKR | 180/10 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.4) | GT GT won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs MI | 20 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 199/5 (20.0) | 100/10 (15.5) | MI MI won by 99 runs | ||
| RCB vs GT | 24 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | 205/3 (20.0) | 206/5 (18.5) | RCB RCB won by 5 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs CSK | 26 Apr - 03:30 PM | Chennai | GT | 158/7 (20.0) | 162/2 (16.4) | GT GT won by 8 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs RCB | 30 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 155/10 (19.2) | 158/6 (15.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs PBKS | 03 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 163/9 (20.0) | 167/6 (19.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| RR vs GT | 09 May - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | RR | 229/4 (20.0) | 152/10 (16.3) | GT GT won by 77 runs | ||
| SRH vs GT | 12 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | SRH | 168/5 (20.0) | 86/10 (14.5) | GT GT won by 82 runs | ||
| KKR vs GT | 16 May - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | GT | 247/2 (20.0) | 218/4 (20.0) | KKR KKR won by 29 runs | ||
| CSK vs GT | 21 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | CSK | 229/4 (20.0) | 140/10 (13.4) | GT GT won by 89 runs |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR vs CSK | 30 Mar - 07:30 PM | Guwahati | RR | 127/10 (19.4) | 128/2 (12.1) | RR RR won by 8 wickets (with 47 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs PBKS | 03 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | PBKS | 209/5 (20.0) | 210/5 (18.4) | PBKS PBKS won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| RCB vs CSK | 05 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | CSK | 250/3 (20.0) | 207/10 (19.4) | RCB RCB won by 43 runs | ||
| CSK vs DC | 11 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | DC | 212/2 (20.0) | 189/10 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 23 runs | ||
| CSK vs KKR | 14 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | KKR | 192/5 (20.0) | 160/7 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 32 runs | ||
| SRH vs CSK | 18 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | CSK | 194/9 (20.0) | 184/8 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 10 runs | ||
| MI vs CSK | 23 Apr - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | 207/6 (20.0) | 104/10 (19.0) | CSK CSK won by 103 runs | ||
| GT vs CSK | 26 Apr - 03:30 PM | Chennai | GT | 158/7 (20.0) | 162/2 (16.4) | GT GT won by 8 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs MI | 02 May - 07:30 PM | Chennai | MI | 159/7 (20.0) | 160/2 (18.1) | CSK CSK won by 8 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs CSK | 05 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 155/7 (20.0) | 159/2 (17.3) | CSK CSK won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs LSG | 10 May - 03:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | 203/8 (20.0) | 208/5 (19.2) | CSK CSK won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs LSG | 15 May - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | 187/5 (20.0) | 188/3 (16.4) | LSG LSG won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs SRH | 18 May - 07:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | 180/7 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.0) | SRH SRH won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs GT | 21 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | CSK | 229/4 (20.0) | 140/10 (13.4) | GT GT won by 89 runs |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT vs RR | 04 Apr - 07:30 PM | RR | 210/6 (20.0) | 204/8 (20.0) | RR RR won by 6 runs | ||
| GT vs KKR | 17 Apr - 07:30 PM | KKR | 180/10 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.4) | GT GT won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs MI | 20 Apr - 07:30 PM | GT | 199/5 (20.0) | 100/10 (15.5) | MI MI won by 99 runs | ||
| GT vs RCB | 30 Apr - 07:30 PM | GT | 155/10 (19.2) | 158/6 (15.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs PBKS | 03 May - 07:30 PM | GT | 163/9 (20.0) | 167/6 (19.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| SRH vs GT | 12 May - 07:30 PM | SRH | 168/5 (20.0) | 86/10 (14.5) | GT GT won by 82 runs | ||
| CSK vs GT | 21 May - 07:30 PM | CSK | 229/4 (20.0) | 140/10 (13.4) | GT GT won by 89 runs |





