Published on: May 20, 2026 7:30 pm IST | Updated on: May 19, 2026 3:52 pm IST
Playoff-bound Gujarat Titans are all set to play their final league game of the season. They will be hosting the 5-time champions Chennai Super Kings in match 66 of the Tata IPL 2026 in Ahmedabad. The Titans are already through to the playoffs, but they would like to end their group stage with a win to confirm a spot among the top two in the points table. For the Super Kings, this is a do-or-die game as a loss here will end their disappointing season for good, whereas a win will keep their playoff hopes alive, albeit with some ifs and buts. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 66th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), GT vs CSK, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
The 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, have historically dominated the 5-time champions, Chennai Super Kings, in IPL history. The Super Kings have had a disappointing season as their playoff qualification chances look absolutely bleak after two losses in a row. The Titans won’t mind knocking out the Super Kings by winning this fixture, as they themselves want to finish among the top 2 to get an extra shot at the final. Playing at home, the Titans should start as the favorite as they will look to secure their fourth win on the trot at home this season. The win probability meter should favor the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 66th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), GT vs CSK, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
CSK: 33% win chance GT: 67% win chance
The left-hander has been the most consistent batter for GT in recent times. He is leading the run charts for GT this year with 554 runs from 13 games at a fantastic strike-rate of 157.83. B Sai will be a crucial cog in this game as well.
The GT skipper has been in terrific form with 552 runs from 12 innings this season so far at a brilliant strike rate of 160. He will be a crucial cog at the top for GT.
Sanju Samson is the only batter who has batted brilliantly with a heavy strike rate this season for the Chennai Super Kings. Closing on to 500 runs this season, Sanju has amassed 477 runs so far from 13 innings which includes two tons and a fifty.
In his last 6 knocks, the youngster has justified his price tag by scoring 233 runs at a strike rate close to 138. He will be crucial cog in the batting order particularly with the skipper Ruturaj doing nothing substantial with the bat.
Check out our prediction for the GT vs CSK Indian Premier League 2026 match 66.
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head into their final group stage clash under immense pressure. With six wins and seven losses from 13 matches, the five‑time champions sit sixth on the points table, needing a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their recent form has been mixed, winning three and losing two of their last five games, but back‑to‑back defeats have left their qualification chances hanging by a thread.
Their opponents, the Gujarat Titans, have already sealed a playoff berth and will be aiming to finish in the top two. In the last five meetings between the two sides, CSK holds a slight edge with three wins to GT’s two, but the Titans’ consistency this season makes them formidable.
For CSK, this is a do‑or‑die encounter. A loss would end their disappointing campaign, while a win, albeit with some ifs and buts, could still keep their playoff hopes flickering. The Super Kings must summon one last spirited performance to stay alive in IPL 2026.
The Gujarat Titans have already secured their place in the playoffs of the Tata IPL 2026, but their focus now shifts to finishing among the top two on the points table. Such a position would give them the crucial advantage of two shots at reaching the final, a luxury every team covets.
GT’s campaign has been marked by consistency and resilience. Their batting unit, led by skipper Shubman Gill and opener Sai Sudharsan, has provided solid starts, while the middle order has chipped in with impactful cameos. On the bowling front, the pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Shami, and Prasidh Krishna, supported by crafty spin of Rashid Khan, has ensured balance across departments.
In their last five meetings against Chennai Super Kings, GT have won two, while CSK hold a slight edge with three victories. However, with CSK fighting for survival, GT will be keen to assert dominance and carry winning momentum into the knockout stages. For the Titans, this clash is not just about another win; it’s about securing the cushion of a top‑two finish. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 9 CSK won: 4 GT won: 5 No Result: 0
The Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings have had only 9 meetings in IPL history. The Titans have had a slight upper hand in this rivalry as they have won 5 contests, whereas the Super Kings have won 4. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, GT made a mockery of CSK before their home crowd, winning the game quite comprehensively by 8 wickets.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, fare in the 66th match of IPL 2026? Let’s take a look.
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sandhu, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj IMPACT SUB: Prasidh Krishna/Ravi Sai Kishore
Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson IMPACT SUB: Mukes Choudhary
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 66th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
At the Narendra Modi Stadium, chasing has often proven advantageous, with dew playing a decisive role in evening games. Captains winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first, aiming to restrict opponents before unleashing their batting firepower under lights on a surface that favors high scores.
The online live streaming of the 66th IPL 2026 match between the Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 HD and non-HD channels.
Gujarat Titans, playing at home, are always a formidable force. They will be keen to kick CSK out of the playoffs race and secure a spot among the top two. GT made a mockery of CSK in the reverse fixture by beating them by 8 wickets and will look to attain the same this time around, playing at home. Therefore, as per our prediction, the Gujarat Titans are expected to win IPL 2026 Match 66, GT vs CSK.
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