IPL Match Today, GT vs CSK: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, toss timing, pitch report, Ahmedabad weather update
Gujarat Titans host Chennai Super Kings in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter where playoff berths are on the line. GT aims to secure a top-two finish, while CSK desperately needs a win to stay alive in the race for the final playoff spot. The batting-friendly pitch at Ahmedabad and hot weather are expected to contribute to an exciting contest.
NEW DELHI: Stakes will be high when Gujarat Titans host Chennai Super Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, as the two teams enter the contest with their IPL 2026 futures on the line. Even though GT have qualified for the playoffs, they need a win against CSK to improve their chances of finishing in the top two after the league stage. A top-two finish gives teams two chances to reach the summit clash.
CSK, meanwhile, are still in the race for the final playoff spot and need to win to remain alive. However, even a victory might not be enough by the end of the league stage, as they will need several other results to go their way to progress further in the season. GT are currently in second position and will look to consolidate their standing before their rivals — table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru and third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad — face off on Friday.
With both teams desperate for a win for their respective campaigns, an exciting contest could be on the cards in Ahmedabad. GT vs CSK Head to Head Matches Played: 9 Gujarat Titans Won: 5 Chennai Super Kings Won: 4 GT vs CSK Today IPL Match: Pitch Report Ahmedabad has offered batting-friendly pitches so far, and today is not expected to be any different. As per reports, the match will be played on a pitch that has been used only once this season.
That was also the only match in IPL 2026 at the venue in which a team successfully defended a total after winning the toss and opting to bat first, as Rajasthan Royals defended 210 against hosts Gujarat Titans. Similar conditions are expected again today. GT vs CSK IPL Match: Ahmedabad Weather Update Today’s weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be extremely hot, with hazy sunshine during the day and temperatures touching 42°C.