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on the 21stscheduled tribe May 7:30 PM IST, Gujarat Titans will take on Chennai Super Kings in the sixty-sixth match of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Get the best GT vs CSK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 66.th IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
Also Read: IPL Points Table 2026: Updated Standings, Orange Cap, Purple Cap after KKR vs MI Match 65
GT vs CSK Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Sai Sudarshan – The Gujarat Titans opening batsman has maintained excellent consistency with an average of over 46 this season, scoring 554 runs in 13 matches. |
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Ruturaj Gaikwad – The Chennai captain scored 321 runs in 13 matches, including two half-centuries, despite operating at a comparatively modest strike rate. |
Raises up:
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Jason Holder – The Gujarat all-rounder provided exceptional balance, taking 13 wickets in seven matches along with useful lower-order contributions with the bat. |
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Sanju Samson – The explosive wicketkeeper-batsman powered Chennai’s batting lineup, scoring 477 runs in 13 innings with two notable centuries. |
Budget Selection:
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Urvil Patel – The aggressive Chennai batsman impressed immediately, scoring 129 runs in six innings, which included a brilliant 65 off 23 balls. |
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Rashid Khan – The Afghan leg spinner brilliantly rediscovered his rhythm, taking 16 wickets and bowling a match-winning four wickets against Rajasthan Royals. |
GT vs CSK IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Sai Sudarshan and Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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vice captain |
Sanju Samson and Jason Holder |
GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen – Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudarshan©, Dewald Brewis, Karthik Sharma
- All-rounder-Jason Holder
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed
GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Urvil Patel
- Batsmen – Ruturaj Gaikwad©, Sai Sudarshan, Karthik Sharma
- All-rounder- Jason Holder (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed
GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 66 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Sarfaraz Khan |
7.5 credits |
No |
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glen phillips |
7.5 credits |
No |
GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 66 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Sai Sudarshan |
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gl captaincy option |
Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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choice of punt |
Rashid Khan and Urvil Patel |
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dream11 combination |
2-5-1-3 |
GT vs CSK Match Preview:
Gujarat Titans will take on Chennai Super Kings in the sixty-sixth match of IPL 2026 on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the contest starting at 7:30 PM IST. Meanwhile, both teams enter this blockbuster encounter with completely different objectives. Gujarat Titans have already reached the playoffs and now their aim is to secure a place in the top two.
Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, are under a lot of pressure and are fighting tooth and nail to keep their playoff dreams alive. Earlier this season, Gujarat completely dominated the reverse match in Chennai and registered an impressive eight-wicket win. During that battle, Kagiso Rabada tore apart the Super Kings lineup by taking a sensational three wickets, while Sai Sudarshan played a brilliant unbeaten 87 to complete the chase brilliantly.
Moreover, under the dynamic leadership of Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans have looked unbeaten throughout the season. Their explosive batting unit has been performing consistently well, with Sai Sudarshan standing out as one of the most dangerous batsmen of the tournament.
Furthermore, the Titans have a formidable bowling attack consisting of Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, which gives them the ability to dominate the opponents at every phase of the game. Their recent winning momentum and strong team balance have turned them into one of the favorites for the IPL 2026 title. As a result, Gujarat will aim to make full use of the home conditions and consolidate their position before the playoffs begin.
In contrast, Chennai Super Kings are going into this high-voltage encounter knowing that every remaining game is very important. Ruturaj Gaikwad will once again take over the responsibility of leading the batting after a struggling inning of 74 against Gujarat in the season opener.
However, Chennai’s middle order including Sanju Samson and Shivam Dubey will have to perform well against Gujarat’s disciplined bowling attack. Furthermore, the absence of injured fast bowler Jamie Overton has weakened their bowling combination at the crucial stage of the tournament. The Ahmedabad surface has struck an exciting balance this season, helping the fast bowlers get off to a good start and allowing the batsmen to dominate once they settle in. So, with the stakes being massive on both sides, fans can expect an electrifying performance under the lights in Ahmedabad.
GT vs CSK head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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gujarat titans |
5 |
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Chennai Super Kings |
4 |
GT vs CSK Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
33°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
198 |
Records of chasing teams:
GT vs CSK Playing 11 (Expected):
Gujarat Titans Playing 11:
1) Sai Sudarshan
2)Shubman Gill ©
3) Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
4) Nishant Sindhu
5) Washington Sundar
6) Rahul Tewatia
7) Jason Holder
8) Rashid Khan
9) Arshad Khan
10) Kagiso Rabada
11) R Sai Kishore
12) Mohammad Siraj
chennai super kings playing 11: :
1) Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
2) Rituraj Gaikwad ©
3) Urvil Patel
4) Kartik Sharma
5) Dewald Brevis
6) Shivam Dubey
7) Prashant Veer
8) Akil Hossein
9)Noor Ahmed
10)Anshul Kamboj
11) Spencer Johnson
12) Mukesh Chaudhary
GT vs CSK Match Winner Prediction:
It is expected that Chennai Super Kings will make a comeback in this match and win.
