As we head to the business end of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) look to challenge Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on May 10. While the Titans have a glimmer of hope for qualification, provided they win all their games. However, the Super Kings need to win at least two out of their three matches to strengthen their playoffs chances.
Ahead of this exciting clash of bat versus ball, let us quickly go through the match predictions, tips, top players
GT vs CSK: Head-to-Head Stats
The two sides have crossed swords six times in IPL history with each team thrice. When it comes to the last five battles, CSK holds the edge with three wins. 
GT vs CSK: Pitch Report
The pitch in Ahmedabad is not meant for chunks of runs but is rather a balanced wicket. The spinners get a decent turn while the pacer can apply themselves with true bounce and some swing under the lights. Also, the slower ones are effective here.
Venue Stats (IPL 2024):
Matches: 32
Matches Won batting first: 14
Matches won batting second: 18
Average first innings total: 171
Highest total: 233/2 by GT vs MI, in 2023
GT vs CSK: Toss Predictions
The toss-winning skipper may choose to field first, expecting some amount of dew in the later half. The last time, CSK won the match chasing here in the IPL 2023 finals against the Titans.
GT vs CSK: Match Facts
- MS Dhoni has not smashed a six against Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad despite facing 35 balls.
- No player has scored a century in the CSK vs GT encounter.
- Rashid Khan is just three wickets away from touching the feat of 150 IPL scalps.
GT vs CSK: Top Batters predictions
Shubman Gill (GT): The Indian young gun is due of a big score in IPL 2024 and it could come against a big team like CSK. Gill has blown hot and cold with the bat this season. However, he is an outstanding player against both pace and spin.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): The top-order batter has been trying to steer the batting unit of CSK with minimum assistance. He has piled up 541 runs from eleven innings with an average of 60.11 and a strike rate of 147.01. Gaikwad is the second-highest leading run-getter in the ongoing season.
GT vs CSK: Top Bowler predictions
Rashid Khan (GT): Although a failure with the ball this year, Rashid Khan is a top bowler and he can weave magic with his wrist spin around the batters. Rashid may get assistance from the Narendra Modi Stadium and can extract a few wickets despite his off-form.
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): The Indian all-rounder bagged a three-fer in the last game and got some big scalps. Jadeja has the ability to read the conditions early and adapt accordingly, thereby making him one of the best in the business.
GT vs CSK: Winner Predictions
The Chennai Super Kings look solid on paper despite their bowling loopholes. But toppling Gujarat at their own den would be an uphill task. Henceforth, one would back the Titans to turn back and roar against the Lions.
GT vs CSK: Predictions
According to Parimatch, The Ahmedabad venue has not seen a plenty of runs with the Titans lacking firepower. Hence, an aggregate of less than 357.5 (1.85) is expected. The home side have been slow at the start and hence they are likely to go below 85.5 (1.70) inside the first ten overs. B Sai Sudharsan has been consistent with the bat despite a few poor scores and can score more than 3.5 fours (2.40) in the match.
