The Indian Premier League has completed 63 matches, and the final is very close, which is on 31st May. There are a few matches left for the teams to get qualified. Royal Challengers Bangalore is the first qualified team for the final playoffs. The upcoming match is between the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings on 21 May.
GT is only two points away from getting qualified, so this match is very crucial for GT. However, CSK is the opponent team, which has been playing better in the last five matches. This match is expected to be close. Here at PB77 betting, get the GT vs CSK prediction today, also explore the best IPL betting strategies, and playing XI for this match.
GT vs CSK Match Preview & Team Form Analysis
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In the GT vs CSK match stats, both have faced each other 9 times, in which GT won 5, and CSK won 4 matches.
H3 Match Date, Time & Venue Details
| Category | Details |
| Match | GT vs CSK – 66th Match – Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, May 21 |
| Time | 7:30 PM LOCAL, 2:00 PM GMT, 7:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM ET |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Stadium Capacity | 132,000 |
| Ends | Adani Pavilion End, GMDC End |
| Hosts To | Gujarat, Gujarat Titans |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV | Star Sports Network |
Recent Form & Team Performance
In the recent five matches, GT won 4 matches, and CSK won only 3. Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Noor Ahmad were the key players in GT and CSK, respectively. GT is likely to win this match and qualify for the IPL 2026 final playoffs.
GT vs CSK Pitch Report & Ground Conditions
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Stadium Stats & Pitch Analysis
The venue is well-known for balance pitch, it supports batters as well as spinners. Here, the stadium stats are given, check out to have more clarity in pitch behaviour.
IPL Historic Records & Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Record | Details |
| Matches | 44 |
| Won Batting 1st | 22 |
| Won Batting 2nd | 22 |
| First Match | 20 Mar 2010 |
| Last Match | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Won Winning Toss | 20 (45.45%) |
| Won Losing Toss | 24 (54.55%) |
| Highest Individual Score | 129 – Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans), 26 May 2023 |
| Best Bowling Figure | 5/10 – M M Sharma (Gujarat Titans), 26 May 2023 |
| Highest Total | 243/5 (Punjab Kings) vs Gujarat Titans, 25 Mar 2025 |
| Lowest Total | 89 (Gujarat Titans) vs Delhi Capitals, 17 Apr 2024 |
| Highest Run Chase | 204/3 (Gujarat Titans) vs Delhi Capitals, 19 Apr 2025 |
IPL Matches 2026 records at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Match | Date | Teams | Result |
| Match 9 | Sat, Apr 4 2026 | RR vs GT | RR won by 6 runs |
| Match 25 | Fri, Apr 17 2026 | KKR vs GT | GT won by 5 wickets |
| Match 30 | Mon, Apr 20 2026 | MI vs GT | MI won by 99 runs |
| Match 42 | Thu, Apr 30 2026 | RCB vs GT | GT won by 4 wickets |
| Match 46 | Sun, May 3 2026 | PBKS vs GT | GT won by 4 wickets |
| Match 56 | Tue, May 12 2026 | GT vs SRH | GT won by 82 runs |
| Match 66 | Thu, May 21 2026 | GT vs CSK |
Weather Report & Toss Impact
The weather is very hot, it is over 40 degrees Celsius. Rain is not going to happen. The pitch remains hard and dry, which assists batters in providing true bounce. Here, the toss-winning team can choose chasing or batting first. This doesn’t matter in the same way as others’ pitch work. As Chasing and batting first, both teams won nearly an equal number of matches.
GT vs CSK Playing XI & Team News
Below are the most expected playing XI for CSK vs GT:
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI
- Batting XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, M. Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
- Bowling XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, M. Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.
- Impact Player options: Kulwant Khejroliya, Ishant Sharma/Sherfane Rutherford, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan.
Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI
- Batting 1st: Urvil Patel, Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C&wk), Deepak Hooda, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana.
- Bowling 1st: Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Hooda, Dewald Brevis, Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Shaikh Rasheed, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C&wk).
- Impact Player Options: Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Anshul Kamboj, Sam Curran.
GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Picks
In the GT vs CSK Dream 11 prediction, choose the GT players as in popular betting markets, like top scorer and match-winner. The GT is performing well and lies in second position in the IPL points table.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Choice Type | Player | Team |
| Captain (Safe) | Shubman Gill | GT |
| Vice-Captain (Safe) | Sai Sudharsan | GT |
| Captain (Grand League) | Jos Buttler | GT |
| Vice-Captain (Grand League) | Rashid Khan | GT |
| Alternate VC | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK |
Top Fantasy Players & Budget Picks
| Player | Team | Role | Type |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | Top |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | Top |
| Jos Buttler | GT | Batter/WK | Top |
| Rashid Khan | GT | Bowler | Top |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | Batter | Top |
| Jamie Overton | CSK | All-rounder | Budget |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | Budget |
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | Bowler | Budget |
GT vs CSK Odds & IPL Betting Tips
Keep tracking the GT vs CSK odds on PB77, as odds change quickly after a wicket or sudden injury of the main key batters. This results in a sharp change in the match outcome. So follow the GT vs CSK betting tips here. Below are a few things that must be kept in mind during live IPL betting.
IPL Betting Strategy for Today’s Match
For today’s IPL betting, focus on the toss, pitch behavior, and playing XI before placing any bet. A strong start, clear batting conditions, and a balanced team usually give a safer angle for the match result.
Best Live IPL Betting Tips & Predictions
Live IPL betting works best after the first few overs, when the match pace becomes clearer. If runs come fast, follow batting markets. If wickets fall early, the bowling side and lower totals become more attractive.
Safe Betting Options & Winning Insights
| Bet Type | Safe Pick | Insight |
| Match Winner | Toss-favoured team | Conditions matter most. |
| Top Batter | In-form opener | More balls, better chance to score. |
| Top Bowler | Strike bowler | Wickets in key overs. |
| Totals | Over on flat pitch | Best when batting looks easy. |
GT vs CSK Match Prediction & Winning Chances
Gujarat Titans have higher chances to win this match because Gujarat Titans have shown form in recent games and look more balanced, in both batting and bowling. Gujarat Titans appear to have the edge and may control the key moments of the game.
Still, Chennai Super Kings cannot be ignored because Chennai Super Kings has a winning culture, a lot of experience, and the ability to fight back in pressure situations.
If Chennai Super Kings get a start and their senior players perform well, they can make the match very competitive. Gujarat Titans will have to be careful because the Chennai Super Kings is a team that can come back strong. The Gujarat Titans have to play to win this match.
Winning Probability Analysis
Gujarat Titans’ winning probability: 55%
Chennai Super Kings’ winning probability: 45%
Final Match Prediction
This match is likely win by the Guajart Titans, which is one of the top-performing teams in IPL 2026. As per the current performance, GT will make its place in the final playoffs after winning this match.
