Preview: Gujarat Titans are on the brink of securing a top-two finish, with a win over Chennai Super Kings enough to guarantee them a spot in Qualifier 1. Despite a recent loss to Lucknow, GT’s fate remains in their control. Shubman Gill, leading the side and recently named India’s Test captain, has a chance to further cement his leadership credentials. Meanwhile, CSK find themselves in unfamiliar territory, facing a potential last-place finish for the first time. Their campaign has been marred by inconsistent top-order performances, an overburdened middle order, and a struggling bowling attack—marking it as their worst IPL season to date.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date & Time: May 25, 03:30 PM LOCAL
Pitch & weather Report: The wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is known for its batting-friendly nature, especially in the first half of the game. The average score here has been 199, while the average first-innings score is 215. The pacers might get some help going in the second innings, so the toss-winning skipper will aim to bat first and post a tough total to chase down for the opponent.
GT Probable XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharshan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
CSK Probable XI: Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
