Today’s IPL Match: GT vs CSK Prediction, Head-to-Head, Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Who Will Win?

Injury-ravaged CSK, missing key bowlers due to injuries and international duties, aim to showcase their competitive edge as they face off against the struggling GT in the IPL 2024 match in Ahmedabad. Positioned amidst a mid-table logjam with 12 points from 11 games, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s squad sees this away match as crucial for securing a playoff berth, with the looming threat of a defeat denting their prospects.

With notable absentees like Deepak Chahar and Matheesha Pathirana due to injuries and Mustafizur Rahman on national duty, CSK’s bowling lineup, sans Ravindra Jadeja and Tushar Deshpande, is deemed second string. The performance of their spin trio—Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, and Moeen Ali—on a challenging track will be pivotal. Despite these challenges, CSK’s recent display of defending 167 against PBKS fuels optimism among their fans.

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A victory would propel them to third place in the standings, edging past SRH due to a superior net run rate. Conversely, Gujarat Titans find themselves at the bottom of the table, with slim chances of breaking into the top four, given their current tally of 14 points. The team’s morale has dwindled with just one win in their last five matches, struggling across all facets of the game, especially in the absence of the injured Mohammed Shami and the burden of captaincy weighing heavily on Shubman Gill, who has struggled for form in recent outings.

GT vs CSK: Head to Head

In their head-to-head clashes, Gujarat and Chennai have displayed an even playing field, with both teams securing three victories each out of six matches. Neither side has experienced a no-result or abandoned match, highlighting the competitive nature of their encounters.

GT vs CSK: Team News

GT have struggled to find a winning combination despite experimenting with 22 players. Their success often hinges on Gill’s performance at the top order and Miller’s prowess as a finisher. They rely on a rotational strategy, possibly swapping between Sai Sudharsan, Sai Kishore, or Sandeep Warrier as impact players.

CSK remains unfazed by Ajinkya Rahane’s recent form, trusting in the experienced players to navigate through rough patches. Rahane remains a key component of their impact player strategy, likely alternating with Simarjeet Singh as needed.

GT vs CSK: Ahmedabad Pitch Report

In Ahmedabad, it’s advantageous to chase due to improving batting conditions as dew sets in during the evening. With 13 out of the last 21 IPL matches won by the team batting second, Ruturaj Gaikwad felt pressured to alter his fortunes with the toss. The average first-innings total during this period stands at 188.

GT vs CSK: Predicted XIs

GT predicted XI: Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), B Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Josh Little

Impact Subs: Sandeep Warrier

CSK predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Richard Gleeson

Impact Sub: Simarjeet Singh