Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL 2026 Today Match: Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Match 37 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, April 26, 2026. CSK made one change to their lineup, bringing in Urvil Patel, while GT also tweaked their combination with Arshad Khan’s inclusion.
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CSK head into the contest after a comprehensive 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians, a result that lifted them to fifth place on the points table. The team has registered three wins from seven matches so far. Gujarat Titans, placed seventh with a similar record, are looking to bounce back and improve their standing as the mid-table battle intensifies in the race for playoffs.
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The head-to-head record between the two sides remains evenly poised, with both teams having won four matches each in their eight IPL meetings.
With both teams level on wins and separated only by net run rate, Sunday’s encounter is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the mid-season standings.
Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh
Impact Substitutes:
Gujarat Titans Impact subs: Rahul Tewatia, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Kulwant Khejroliya, Nishant Sindhu
Chennai Super Kings Impact subs: Sarfaraz Khan, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Veer, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Matthew Short
Pitch Report
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is expected to offer assistance to spinners, with a mixed-soil surface combining black and red dirt likely to produce variable bounce and turn. The square boundaries measure 63m and 70m, while the straight boundary extends to 79m. The surface has shown signs of grip and occasional cracks, which could further aid slower bowlers, particularly those maintaining accuracy on in-between lengths. Afternoon conditions, along with a slight breeze across the ground, may provide some relief from the heat, but teams batting first are likely to target totals in excess of 190 to stay competitive.