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IPL 2026 GT-CSK Fixtures Swapped Due to Gujarat Municipal Elections

The BCCI has announced a swap in the IPL 2026 fixtures between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings due to municipal corporation elections scheduled across Gujarat on April 26. The afternoon match originally set for Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will now be played in Chennai on the same date and time. Consequently, the reverse evening fixture slated for Chennai in May will be hosted in Ahmedabad instead. The rest of the tournament schedule remains unchanged as both teams prepare for their upcoming mid-season clashes.

Key Points: IPL 2026 GT-CSK Match Dates Swapped for Gujarat Elections

  • Fixture dates swapped due to elections
  • Ahmedabad match moved to Chennai
  • Reverse fixture in Ahmedabad rescheduled
  • Match timings remain unchanged
  • Rest of IPL 2026 schedule intact
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IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures dates swapped due to municipal corporation elections

BCCI swaps IPL 2026 dates for GT vs CSK matches due to municipal elections in Ahmedabad and across Gujarat. Revised schedule details inside.

"The afternoon clash between GT and CSK was originally set to take place... on April 26. But it will now be held on the same date at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. - BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia"

New Delhi, April 13

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced that the dates of IPL 2026 fixtures between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings have been swapped due to municipal corporation elections in Ahmedabad and other regions of Gujarat, slated to be held on April 26.

Apart from Ahmedabad, municipal corporation elections will also be held in Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Karamsad-Anand, Gandhidham, Nadiad, Navsari, Porbandar, Mehsana, Morbi, Vapi and Surendranagar. The counting of votes will take place on April 28.

According to the revised itinerary in a statement issued by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, the afternoon clash between GT and CSK was originally set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 26. But it will now be held on the same date at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The match, though, will retain its original start time of 3:30 PM IST. Consequently, the reverse fixture between the two sides, which was scheduled to be played in the evening in Chennai on May 21, will now be hosted in Ahmedabad and the original start time of 7:30 PM IST.

As of now, the rest of the IPL 2026 schedule remains unchanged as the league enters its crucial mid-season phase. Five-time champions CSK, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai on Tuesday evening, after getting off the mark on the points table with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC).

GT, led by India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, have four points from as many games and are at fifth place in the points table. GT, the IPL 2022 winners, will be next seen in action when they take on KKR in Ahmedabad on Friday.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a CSK fan in Chennai, I'm thrilled! Getting a home game earlier in the season is always an advantage. Hope the boys can make the most of it. Whistle Podu! 💛
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Priyanka N
It's a sensible move, but I feel for the fans in Ahmedabad who had booked tickets and made travel plans. BCCI should have announced the schedule much later if they knew about the election dates. A bit of poor planning, no?
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Vikram M
Democracy first, cricket second. Fully support this. Now the match in Ahmedabad will be in the evening on May 21st - perfect weather for a thrilling contest under lights! Gill vs Gaikwad will be epic.
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Aryan P
The article says municipal elections in so many cities across Gujarat. It's not just about Ahmedabad. This swap was absolutely necessary to ensure smooth polling. Well done BCCI for acting proactively.
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Michael C
Interesting logistical challenge. The IPL schedule is a massive operation. Respect to the organizers for managing these last-minute changes without disrupting the rest of the tournament.

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