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Gujarat Titans (GT) will host the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match number 59 of IPL 2024 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 10th May. It is the same ground where CSK defeated GT in a thrilling final last year to lift their fifth title and become the joint-most successful in the IPL history so far. Now both teams are set to lock horns for the second time in the ongoing season. In the previous match between both teams at M.A Chidambaram Stadium, CSK registered a comprehensive win over GT by 63 runs. Now, Shubman Gill and his men will be looking to avenge the previous defeat against CSK and get their fifth win of the season.
After finishing at the top of the table in the previous two seasons, GT have been struggling in the IPL 2024, and are standing in the last spot at the points table, with just four wins in 11 matches so far. Now, Shubman Gill and his men are in do-or-die situation in the ongoing season and have to win every game from here to finish with 14 points after the league stage. On the other hand, CSK are also going with ups and downs this season, and are currently at the top four in the points table. Now the defending champions will be looking to win their remaining three matches and confirm their qualification in the knockout stages.
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Before that, let’s have a look at GT vs CSK, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2024.
GT vs CSK Head-to-Head in IPL
Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings have faced each other six times in the IPL, with both teams winning three times each. Both teams first met at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on 17th April, 2022, where GT defeated CSK by 3 wickets in a last over thriller. Batting first, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 73 runs off 48 balls guided CSK to a total of 169/5, along with 46-run knock by Ambati Rayadu in 31 balls. In reply, David Miller replied with an unbeaten 94 runs off 51 balls, along with Rashid Khan’s 40 off 21 as GT chased the winning total in 19.5 overs losing 7 wickets.
| Matches | GT won | CSK won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Stats | For GT vs CSK | For CSK vs GT |
| Highest Total | 214 | 206 |
| Lowest Total | 137 | 133 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 182 | 171 |
| Lowest Total Defended | NA | 172 |
| Wins Batting 1st | 0 | 1 |
| Wins Chasing | 3 | 2 |
| Most Runs | Wriddhiman Saha (190 runs) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (350 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Sai Sudharsan (96) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (92) |
| Most Sixes | Ruturaj Gaikwad (18 sixes) | David Miller, Sai Sudharsan & Rashid Khan (6 sixes each) |
| Most Fours | Wriddhiman Saha (21 fours) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (28 fours) |
| Most Fifties | Ruturaj Gaikwad (4 fifties) | Wriddhiman Saha (2 fifties) |
| Most wickets | Mohammed Shami (7 wickets) | Matheesha Pathirana (7 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Mohit Sharma (3/36) | Dwayne Bravo (3/23) |
GT vs CSK Head-to-Head at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Gujarat Titans have hosted Chennai twice at Narendra Modi Stadium with both teams winning one game each. The first match between both teams at this ground was the opening match of IPL 2023 on 31st March, 2023, where GT registered a 5-wicket victory over CSK. Batting first, CSK posted 178/7 with the help Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 92 runs of 50 balls. In reply, Shubman Gill top scored with 63 off 36 balls and then Rashid Khan (10* off 3) and Rahul Tewatia (15* off 14) finished the things off for GT as the hosts chased the winning total in 19.2 overs losing 5 wickets.
| Matches | GT won | CSK won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stats | GT vs CSK in Ahmedabad | CSK vs GT in Ahmedabad |
| Matches | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Defeats | 1 | 1 |
| Wins Batting First | 0 | 0 |
| Wins Chasing | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Total | 214/4 in 2023 | 178/7 in 2023 |
| Lowest Total | 182/5 in 2023 | 171/5 in 2023 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 182/5 in 2023 | 171/5 (DLS) in 2023 |
| Lowest Total Defended | NA | NA |
GT Record in Narendra Modi Stadium
- GT Played: 15
- GT Won: 8
- GT Lost: 7
- GT Won Batting First: 5
- GT Won Chasing: 3
- GT Highest Total: 233
- GT Lowest Total: 89
CSK Record in Narendra Modi Stadium
- CSK Played: 4
- CSK Won: 1
- CSK Lost: 3
- CSK Won Batting First: 0
- CSK Won Chasing: 1
- CSK Highest Total: 178
- CSK Lowest Total: 156
GT vs CSK Pitch Report
Talking about the pitch, the surface of the Narendra Modi stadium has been favorable for both the batters and fielders due to its fast outfield. However, the pitch is usually slow during the starting overs, which becomes beneficial for the fast bowlers bowling with new ball and spinner coming to the ball in the middle overs.
Read Complete Here: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Narendra Modi Stadium IPL Records
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has hosted a total of 32 IPL matches so far, out of which 14 matches have been won by the team batting first, while 18 times, the teams have won by batting second. The ground hosted its first-ever IPL match on 20th March 2010 between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting first, RR posted 168/7 in their 20 overs, with Abhishek Jhunjhunwala top scoring with 45 runs off 36 balls. In reply, KKR could only reach 134 runs losing 5 wickets as RR won the match by 34 runs.
| City | Ahmedabad | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Sardar Patel Stadium, Gujarat Stadium | ||
| First Match | 20/03/2010 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 28/04/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 32 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 14 (43.75%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 18 (56.25%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 16 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 16 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 129 | Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) | 26/05/2023 v Mumbai Indians |
| Best Bowling | 5/10 | M M Sharma (Gujarat Titans) | 26/05/2023 v Mumbai Indians |
| Highest Team Innings | 233/3 (Gujarat Titans) | 26/05/2023 v Mumbai Indians | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 89 (Gujarat Titans) | 17/04/2024 v Delhi Capitals | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 200/7 (Punjab Kings) | 04/04/2024 v Gujarat Titans | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.90 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.55 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 171.03 | ||
Key Players from both Teams
GT- X Factors
For GT, Sai Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan have impressed with their batting in the last couple of games, while David Miller and Rahul Tewatia will look to give a big finish to their innings. In the bowling line up, Joshua Little took 4 wickets in the last match and gave GT a small ray of hope against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The fast bowler will be looking to deliver another match changing spell in the upcoming game against CSK.
CSK- X Factors
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been leading from the front with 541 runs from 11 matches and is currently the second-highest run getter of the season. The opening batter will be looking to get another big knock against GT and put CSK in a strong position. Apart from him, Shivam Dube has also been a constant performer for CSK this year with 350 runs from 11 matches. In the bowling line up, Ravindra Jadeja will be looking to continue his spin magic along with the fast bowlers like Simarjeet Singh and Tushar Deshpande.
