Gujarat Titans (GT) will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) In match number 66 of ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 But Thursday, May 21, But Narendra Modi Stadium In Ahmedabad.
The Titans came off the back of a 29-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders in their final league game of the season, where they failed to chase down the total of 248. Sunrisers Hyderabad confirmed their qualification for the playoffs after their win over Super Kings.
The five-time champions are almost out of the competition after the defeat to SRH in Chepauk. They have had a resurgence late in the season, but have struggled to take over games at key moments. They desperately need a win against the Titans, but will have to depend on other results going in their favor to make it to the playoffs.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Pitch Report
The wicket of Narendra Modi Stadium helps the bowlers a lot. The ball does not come onto the bat so easily, as it generates significant bounce and carry. Seamers get early lateral movement off the surface and into the air. The wicket is suited for hit-the-deck bowling and provides grip and turn for spinners. The outfield is fast, but the big boundaries do not make it easy for the batsmen to score runs.
IPL stats and records at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| matches played | 50 |
| Matches won by batting first | 25 |
| Matches won while batting second | 25 |
| won the match by winning the toss | 23 |
| won the match after losing the toss | 27 |
| matches with no results | 0 |
| highest team total | 243/5 – PBKS |
| lowest team total | 89 – GT |
| first innings average total | 178 |
| Highest score successfully chased | 204/3 – GT |
GT vs CSK Strategies and Match-ups
Both the teams last met on April 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where the Titans emerged victorious. When invited to bat, the Super Kings were shocked by the initial spell of the new ball from Kagiso Rabada, but they bounced back well to reach 158 for 7. The Titans made light work of the chase, reaching the target with three overs to spare and eight wickets in hand, as local boy Sai Sudarshan played a brilliant inning of 87 off 46 balls to guide the Titans to victory.
The Super Kings have entered this match with a strong need to win. Anything less than that would mean their playoff hopes are gone, which also depends on other results going their way. Titans, on the other hand, have secured their qualification and will need a win to seal a top-two finish, which will give them a second chance if they lose in Qualifier 1 and avoid the possibility of an early exit.
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