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Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 66th game of IPL 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host this game on 21st May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. This is a must-win game for CSK to keep their bleak chances of qualifying for the playoffs, while GT will look to win this game and strengthen their chances for a top two finish. Gujarat defeated CSK by eight wickets in their first meeting earlier this season.

GT are second in the table with eight wins in 13 matches. They lost their last game after winning five matches in a row. Their bowlers have been exceptional, especially the pacers who have been picking up wickets for fun, especially at their home venue. Kagiso Rabada (21 wickets), Rashid Khan (16 wickets), Prasidh Krishna (14 wickets), Mohammed Siraj (14 wickets), and Jason Holder (13 wickets) form arguably the best bowling attack in the tournament. 

GT will fancy their chances against CSK’s struggling batting unit. Also, Sai Sudharsan (554 runs), Shubman Gill (552 runs), and Jos Buttler (412 runs) are the backbone of their batting, and Washington Sundar (296 runs) has also done a great job at number four. GT’s mantra is to restrict the opposition for a low total and then chase it down comfortably. 

CSK, meanwhile, were in a good position to qualify a couple of games back, but they’ve lost their last two matches and have simply thrown away the chance. The batters have failed to get going as a unit, while the bowlers have also gone off-track just at the worst possible time for them. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s serious lack of form this season is one of the biggest concerns for their poor performance. They are always lagging behind in the powerplay where the other teams take over. Anshul Kamboj has gone off track with the ball as well. CSK are now seventh in the table with six wins and seven losses. Their qualification will depend on a lot of other results but for that, they first need to get the two points from this match.

IPL 2026 66th Match: GT vs CSK Probable Playing XIIs

Both sides are expected to be unchanged, but we may see one or two changes in the CSK XII.

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

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Sanju Samson (wk), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 3. Urvil Patel, 4. Kartik Sharma, 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Prashant Veer, 8. Noor Ahmad, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Anshul Kamboj, 11. Spencer Johnson, 12. Mukesh Choudhary

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

A very spicy wicket with ample swing and seam movement for the pacers will await both sides. The ball will move around a lot, especially in the first innings, and teams winning the toss will love to chase here. There will be good bounce and carry for the pacers. Batters, once set, can play their shots. The powerplay will be the key in winning the match. 

The average first innings score here is 179 runs. Chasing sides have won three of the six matches at Ahmedabad in IPL 2026 so far.

It will be a hot day in Ahmedabad, with the temperature being around 36-37 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. Humidity will be around 30-40%. We may get a little bit of dew in the latter half of the game.

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

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

• Sanju Samson is the best batter for CSK this season with 477 runs in 13 matches, including two centuries and a fifty. Sanju is getting off to starts in the last few matches but has failed to convert them into big scores. This might be the match where he does that. He will be a top C/VC choice. 
• Jos Buttler too has failed to score big in the last few matches, but he’s a key batter for GT and has been consistent this season. He may face some issues against CSK’s spin attack, but we all know what he can do on his day. 
• Urvil Patel looks to hit every ball for a six in the first few deliveries that he faces. He can score big on the day he gets going, and CSK will hope that he does that today. High pace and hard lengths can trouble him but he will be a top fantasy pick despite that.

Key batter picks: 

• Sai Sudharsan is the best batter for GT this season. He has six fifties and one century in 13 matches so far. He scored 87 in the first game against CSK this season. Sai likes to take his time and play a long innings, holding one end. He will be a top C/VC pick too.
• Shubman Gill has 552 runs in 12 matches at an average of 46 and has struck at a rate of 160.46 with five fifties to his name. Gill is among the best batters in the league and will be in for another good outing in this game, especially while chasing.
• Kartik Sharma has been in good form. His last five scores are – 32, 71, 20, 41*, and 54*. He is a good player of spin and has played all around the park against the pacers as well. Kartik is rotating the strike and will be a must in your fantasy teams.
• Dewald Brevis scored 44 runs in the last match against SRH. He looked comfortable at the crease and played his shots. Teams are now targeting him with hard lengths at the body, and GT’s pace attack will surely do that against him. Despite that, Brevis will be a good fantasy option given his potential.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Shivam Dube has 223 runs in 11 innings this season at an average of 37.16 and has struck at a rate of 145.75. Dube has contributed well in the last few matches for CSK down the order and may also bowl an over or two if needed. 
• Jason Holder has been the best inclusion in GT’s playing XII this season. He’s picking up wickets for fun with the ball and has added a great balance to the squad with his batting too. Holder will be a must in your fantasy teams and you can try him as C/VC too.

Key bowler picks: 

• Noor Ahmad has 13 wickets till now at an economy of 8.06. Noor will be a top fantasy pick, and he can trouble Gujarat’s middle order in this match.
• Anshul Kamboj has 20 wickets, but he’s been expensive in the last few matches. Kamboj will bowl the key overs for the Super Kings and he will also enjoy the conditions at Ahmedabad.
• Kagiso Rabada has 14 wickets in six games at the Narendra Modi Stadium. He’s picking up 2-3 wickets at the venue in his first 2-3 overs only. Rabada will be a must in your fantasy teams, and he will fancy his chances against CSK’s top three.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams 

• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Prasidh Krishna
• Akeal Hosein 
• Spencer Johnson

Other Matchups and Facts

• Head-to-Head: 9 matches, GT 5, CSK 4. 
• Sanju Samson vs. Jason Holder (T20s): 43 runs and 4 dismissals in 40 balls.
• Sanju Samson vs. Mohammed Siraj (T20s): 41 runs and 3 dismissals in 41 balls.
• Sanju Samson vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 37 runs and 3 dismissals in 28 balls. 
• Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 48 runs and 2 dismissals in 45 balls.
• Jason Holder vs. Akeal Hosein (T20s): 2 runs, 4 dismissals in 13 deliveries.

IPL 2026 66th Match: GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 66th Match: GT vs CSK Match Prediction: Who will win?

Gujarat Titans will start as the clear favourites to win this match. Their bowlers are in exceptional form, and they have good depth and quality with both bat and ball. CSK, on the other hand, is struggling very badly to click as a unit. 

Gujarat Titans to win.

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