IPL 2026: When and Where to watch CSK vs GT, know all details
Chennai, April 25
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings will take on 2022 winners Gujarat Titans in Match 37 of the IPL 2026 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday in the first match-up of the double header.
With the tournament reaching the halfway mark, both teams find themselves in similar positions on the points table, having registered three wins and four losses each in seven outings. A victory here could prove crucial in helping either side gain momentum and climb the standings.
CSK head into the contest on a high after a commanding 103-run win over arch-rivals Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Sanju Samson starred with the bat, producing an unbeaten 101 to anchor the innings and guide CSK to 207/6. The bowlers then took over, with Akeal Hosein leading the charge with a four-wicket haul as MI were dismissed for 104.
Returning to their home venue after a brief stint on the road, CSK will look to build on their recent success. They have shown resilience in dealing with injury setbacks and have managed to assemble a well-rounded combination. Their record at Chepauk this season has also been encouraging, with two wins from three matches.
On the other hand, GT arrive after back-to-back defeats, having first suffered a heavy 99-run loss to MI before going down by five wickets to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, despite a superb century from Sai Sudharsan. These setbacks came after a three-match winning streak that had revived their campaign.
With momentum slipping and matches coming thick and fast, the Titans will be eager to bounce back quickly. While their bowling unit remains one of the strongest in the competition, concerns about the middle order continue to be an area they need to address.
When: Sunday, April 26, 3:30 PM IST
Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Where to watch: The CSK vs GT match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game.
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), M.S. Dhoni, Sanju Samson (wk), Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Spencer Johnson, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zak Foulkes, Akash Madhwal
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, R. Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar, M Shahrukh Khan
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, both teams have been inconsistent this season. CSK's win over MI was great, but they need to show that kind of performance regularly. GT's bowling is top-class, but their batting depth is worrying. Should be a close match, but I'm leaning towards CSK at home. 🤞
GT's middle order woes are old news now. You have Phillips, Tewatia, and Washington Sundar but they haven't clicked consistently. Meanwhile, CSK's lineup looks more balanced with Samson and Dube in the middle. Expecting a high-scoring game on that Chepauk track.
A little worried about Dhoni's role this season—he hasn't had much to do with the bat, but his captaincy and keeping are still top-notch. Hope the management gives Urvil a longer run. GT fans, don't lose hope; your team has shown it can bounce back. 🙏
Watched that CSK win at Wankhede, and the bowling effort was top-class! Hosein is a revelation. But GT's pace attack with Siraj and Rabada can trouble any batting lineup on a good wicket. If Gill goes big, GT have a real chance. All set for Sunday afternoon!
I'm from Mumbai but always love watching Chepauk matches. The atmosphere there is electric. Both teams are in a tight spot on the points table, so this is a must-win game. My gut says CSK will pull it off by 15-20 runs if they bat first.
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