Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 37 of IPL 2026 on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk), starting at 3:30 PM IST. This is an afternoon fixture, so dew will be minimal and batting first could be the smarter call.
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M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
26 April 2026 03:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Sanju Samson is the safest captain pick after his match-winning century vs MI and consistent form in yellow, while Shubman Gill (350 runs in this rivalry at avg 50, the leading H2H run-scorer) works perfectly as vice-captain.
CSK vs GT Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | CSK vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 37 |
| Date | Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (Afternoon Match) |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| CSK Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| Head-to-Head | Tied 4-4 in 8 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match 37
CSK vs GT Match 37 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 34°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 31-33°C (scorching afternoon heat) |
| Humidity | 55-65% |
| Wind Speed | 12-16 km/h (sea breeze from Marina Beach) |
| Rain Probability | 0% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | Low (afternoon match; dew not a factor) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk)
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced to Slow (traditionally spin-friendly, now more batting-friendly) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 170-185 runs |
| Boundary Length | Standard; outfield can slow down in afternoon heat |
| 200+ Totals | Less frequent than other venues; 180+ is a competitive total here |
| Toss Decision | Bat first preferred (afternoon match; no dew; pitch slows as game progresses) |
| Pace Assist | Early swing available; bounce reduces as pitch wears |
| Spin Assist | Significant; Noor Ahmad and Hosein will be key; surface grips and turns |
| Dew Effect | Minimal in afternoon; spinners can operate through both innings |
Injury Updates
CSK 5th on Table: 3 wins from 7 matches. Coming off a crucial victory over arch-rivals MI where Sanju Samson scored a match-winning century. Anshul Kamboj leads the bowling charts with 13 wickets in IPL 2026.
GT 7th on Table: 3 wins from 7 matches after a recent loss to RCB. Shubman Gill averaging 53.00 this season, Buttler has 206 runs, and Prasidh Krishna has 12 wickets. Their batting lineup is the most complete CSK will face at home.
MS Dhoni (CSK): Fit and available. His presence behind the stumps at Chepauk electrifies the crowd. Could play a pivotal role in the death overs as finisher if needed.
CSK vs GT Head-to-Head
| Category | CSK | GT | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 4 wins | 4 wins | GT: 231 (2024) | CSK: 133 (2022) |
In 8 IPL meetings, CSK and GT are perfectly tied at 4-4. However, CSK are unbeaten at Chepauk against GT (2-0), making home advantage a massive factor.
The defining moment of this rivalry is the 2023 IPL Final. CSK needed 10 off the last 2 balls. Ravindra Jadeja hit a six and then a four to seal CSK’s fifth title. No moment in IPL history comes close to matching that drama.
CSK won 3 of the last 4 encounters, including an 83-run demolition at Ahmedabad in 2025 where Kamboj (3/13) and Noor Ahmad (3/21) dismantled GT’s batting.
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Key Players to Watch in CSK vs GT, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | CSK | WK-Batter | CSK’s most impactful batter. Century vs MI, 48 vs KKR, clinical half-centuries throughout. His T20 World Cup form has carried perfectly into yellow. Chepauk’s slow surface suits his sweeps and reverse-sweeps. |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | Leading run-scorer in this rivalry with 350 runs at avg 50. Hit a century at Ahmedabad in 2024 (highest individual score in the fixture). Averaging 53.00 in IPL 2026. |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | Afghan left-arm spinner with 6 wickets in 7 matches. Picked 3/21 in the 83-run demolition of GT in 2025. Chepauk’s turning surface is tailor-made for his variations. |
| Rashid Khan | GT | All-rounder | Leading wicket-taker in this rivalry with 14 scalps. His leg-spin remains GT’s primary match-winning weapon. Also contributes with handy lower-order cameos. |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | GT’s premier pace weapon consistently clocking 145+. His new-ball swing and death-over yorkers give GT firepower with the ball. Key threat on any surface. |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | Hit a century alongside Gill in the 2024 meeting. GT’s most consistent middle-order batter. The Gill-Sudharsan pair is the most dominant opening/top-3 combination in GT’s short history. |
