Last Updated on 1 hour ago by Charbel Coorey

IPL action moves back to Chepauk for the first time since April 15. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have built up some momentum in the past few games, and come into this contest off the back of a Samson-inspired thrashing of the Mumbai Indians.

The opponents – Gujarat Titans (GT) – need to bounce back quickly less than 48 hours after their loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. GT’s batting approach is in the spotlight as they only scraped past 200 in the final over despite losing only three wickets at the batting-friendly M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are run machines in the IPL, but their strike rates are in focus. They notched up another 100-plus partnership but the time it took (12.4 overs) was cause for some criticism. Can they up the ante today and will others around them score at a faster rate?

For CSK, Samson’s form is outstanding but like GT, they’ll want more from others in the lineup. But, the addition of Akeal Hosein has given the CSK attack a different dimension, and he promises to be a threat in this day game.

Match Details

IPL 2026 37th Match: CSK vs GT Possible Playing XIIs

CSK could stick with the same XII that beat MI with ease, provided MS Dhoni is not fit enough to feature.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Sanju Samson (wk), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 3. Sarfaraz Khan, 4. Shivam Dube, 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. Kartik Sharma/Urvil Patel, 7. Jamie Overton, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Noor Ahmad, 10. Anshul Kamboj, 11. Mukesh Choudhary, 12. Gurjapneet Singh

GT could also stick with the same XII despite their shaky run of form.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Sai Sudharsan, 2. Shubman Gill (c), 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Jason Holder, 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Manav Suthar, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Mohammed Siraj, 12. Prasidh Krishna

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather

Chepauk is home to excellent batting pitches in recent years. The average first innings score so far this season is 204.33 with the team batting first winning the last two matches.

A very hot and humid day is forecast in Chennai. This could prompt the team who wins the toss to bat first with the chance of spin playing a role.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for CSK vs GT: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:

• Sanju Samson has struck 271 runs in his past four matches. In all T20s this year, Samson has scored 660 runs at an average of 47.1 and strike rate of 183.8.
• Jos Buttler has scored 372 runs against CSK at an average of 41.3 and strike rate of 137.3.

Key batter picks:

• Run machine Sai Sudharsan is fresh off a century against RCB. Also, Sudharsan has outstanding numbers vs. CSK: 5 inns, 299 runs, avg. 59.8, SR 171.8.
• Shubman Gill strikes above 140 in 16 matches against CSK (465 runs, avg. 31). Gill is also in form this season with three half-centuries in six matches overall.
• Sarfaraz Khan has shown promise this season. He has a key role to play in the absence of Ayush Mhatre and strikes at 171.26 in IPL 2026.

Top allrounder picks:

• Jamie Overton has ammassed 567 Dream11 points – the third-most of any CSK player this season. He striking at 147.50 with the bat (118 runs) and has nine wickets to his name in IPL 2026.
• Jason Holder will bowl cutters into the pitch. Also, he bowls the crunch overs which bring about wicket-taking opportunities and has the role of a finisher with the bat too.

Key bowler picks:

• Kagiso Rabada’s pace is up and he’s looked threatening on a regular basis (10 wickets this season). He has enjoyed success against Sanju Samson in the past (two wickets in 19 balls).
• Anshul Kamboj has taken at least one wicket in each game this season (14 wickets in seven matches).
• Akeal Hosein took a superb four wickets against MI in the last game. He could be a factor in this day game where the ball may spin.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Washington Sundar.
• Prasidh Krishna.
• Noor Ahmad.
• Rashid Khan.
• Shivam Dube.
• Dewald Brevis.

Other Stats and Important Matchups

• Head-to-head: Matches 8, CSK 4, GT 4.
• Dewald Brevis smashed 57 (23) against GT in IPL 2025.
• Mohammed Siraj has enjoyed success against Sanju Samson: 35 balls, 40 runs, three wickets.
• Kagiso Rabada vs. Sanju Samson (IPL): 19 balls, 27 runs, two wickets.
• Rashid Khan vs. Sanju Samson (IPL): 108 balls, 121 runs, one wicket.
• Rashid Khan vs. Shivam Dube (all T20s): 23 balls, 32 runs, two wickets.
• Akeal Hosein vs. Jos Buttler (all T20s): 89 runs, 115 runs, four wickets.

IPL 2026 37th Match: CSK vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 37th Match: CSK vs GT Match Prediction – Who will win?

Both teams rely on their top order, but CSK inspire a little more confidence from their middle order. CSK to win a tight match.

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