# CSK vs GT Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups and How to Watch — IPL 2026 Match 37

URL: https://technosports.co.in/csk-vs-gt-match-preview-prediction/  
Published: 2026-04-25  
Updated: 2026-04-25  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Yellow vs blue. Chepauk roar vs Titans’ grit. Chennai Super Kings host Gujarat Titans in a must-watch IPL 2026 clash — and with both sides sitting at 3 wins from 7 games, neither can afford to slip up.

### CSK vs GT Match at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | CSK vs GT, Match 37, [IPL 2026](https://www.iplt20.com/) |
| **Date & Time (IST)** | Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 3:30 PM |
| **Venue** | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| **TV Broadcast** | JioStar Network Channels |
| **Live Streaming** | [JioHotstar](https://www.jiohotstar.com/) App & Website |
| **CSK Standing** | 5th (3W–4L from 7 matches) |
| **GT Standing** | 7th (3W–4L from 7 matches) |

### Head-to-Head Record

![CSK vs GT](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CSKkk.jpg)

| Stat | Result |
| --- | --- |
| Matches Played | 8 |
| CSK Wins | 4 |
| GT Wins | 4 |
| First Meeting | Apr 17, 2022 (GT won) |
| Last Meeting | May 25, 2025 (CSK won) |

Dead even — 4 wins apiece. Home advantage at Chepauk could be the difference. Track live standings on our [IPL 2026 Points Table](https://technosports.co.in/ipl).

### Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram surface has shifted towards batting-friendly in recent seasons. Spinners like Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan will still get some turn, but pace-off variations will be key. Dew in the afternoon could give the chasing team a clear edge — making the toss crucial.

### Predicted Playing XIs

**Chennai Super Kings:** Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary | *Impact: Akeal Hosein*

**Gujarat Titans:** Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj | *Impact: Prasidh Krishna*

### Key Players to Watch

**Shubman Gill (GT)** — 297 runs in 6 innings with 3 fifties. The GT skipper is GT’s heartbeat and will look to set a strong platform at the top.

**Noor Ahmad (CSK)** — 6 wickets in 7 matches. The left-arm wrist-spinner is CSK’s go-to weapon at Chepauk and could be the difference-maker in the middle overs.

For our full fantasy XI breakdown, visit [TechnoSports Fantasy Cricket Tips](https://technosports.co.in/fantasy-cricket).

### Match Prediction

Our take: expect dew to play a role, giving the chasing side a slight edge. CSK’s home fortress and a vocal crowd make them the marginally favoured side — but GT’s pace attack with Rabada and Siraj is more than capable of defending a strong total.

**Prediction: Chasing team to win — slight edge to CSK.**

### How to Watch CSK vs GT Live

Watch the match live on **JioStar Sports** channels on TV, or stream online via the **[JioHotstar](https://www.jiohotstar.com/)** app and website. Toss at 3:00 PM IST, match begins 3:30 PM IST. For the latest IPL schedules, check the [official IPL website](https://www.iplt20.com/).

### FAQs

### **Q. What time does the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 match start?**

The match begins at 3:30 PM IST on April 26, 2026, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Stream it live on JioHotstar.

### **Q. Who has the head-to-head edge between CSK and GT in IPL?**

 Both teams are locked at 4 wins each from 8 IPL meetings. CSK won the most recent encounter in May 2025. For more IPL records, visit our [IPL Head-to-Head Stats](https://technosports.co.in/ipl-stats) page.