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
Date & Time (IST)	Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Venue	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
TV Broadcast	JioStar Network Channels
Live Streaming	JioHotstar App & Website
CSK Standing	5th (3W–4L from 7 matches)
GT Standing	7th (3W–4L from 7 matches)

Head-to-Head Record

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.

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.

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 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.

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 page.