Gujarat Titans (GT) have their fate in their own hands. One win, and they’ll seal a top-two finish and earn a direct shot at the IPL final. After a rare off-day against LSG, GT return to their fortress — the Narendra Modi Stadium — to host Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a team at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table.
For Shubman Gill, who recently took over as India’s Test captain, this is an opportunity to stamp his leadership credentials with a top finish in the league stage. For CSK, it’s about ending a forgettable season with pride.
Match Details: GT vs CSK
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Date | May 25, 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network & JioHotstar |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Ahmedabad surface has consistently offered runs, especially in the first innings. Five of the six matches this season have been won by teams batting first. With large boundaries and good pace and bounce, fast bowlers have also come into play.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Excellent for batting, some bounce for pacers |
| Par First Innings | 190+ |
| Spin Assistance | Minimal – spinners need smart variations |
| Boundaries | Square: 63m & 68m |
| Ideal Strategy | Bat first, use hit-the-deck pacers |
Pace vs Spin at Ahmedabad in IPL
| Category | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|
| Wickets | 49 | 20 |
| Average | 35.04 | 35.5 |
| SR | 20.6 | 21 |
| 4-wkt Hauls | 1 | 0 |
| Economy | 10.17 | 10.14 |
| Best Bowling | 4/41 | 3/30 |
Probable XIs: GT vs CSK
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Chennai Super Kings
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
GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeeper
- Jos Buttler – 533 runs at a strike rate of 165.02; 7th highest run-getter. Loves batting at Ahmedabad.
Batters
- Shubman Gill (C/VC) – 636 runs this season; 1144 runs at 54.47 avg in Ahmedabad. Elite venue stats.
- Sai Sudharsan (C/VC) – Leading run-scorer (638 runs) in IPL 2025; loves batting first.
- Ayush Mhatre – Late entrant, explosive strike rate of 187.27 with 206 runs.
- Dewald Brevis (C/VC) – Striking at 164.7 with strong middle-overs intent. Could be a game-changer for CSK.
All-rounders
- R. Sai Kishore – 16 wickets this season at 20.5 average; reliable with new ball and in middle overs.
- Sherfane Rutherford – GT’s middle-order muscle; 267 runs at 160.84 strike rate.
- Ravindra Jadeja (C/VC) – 280 runs and 8 wickets. May play a tactical role with both bat and ball.
Bowlers
- Prasidh Krishna (C/VC) – Joint top wicket-taker (21). 18 wickets in 10 innings at Narendra Modi Stadium.
- Mohammed Siraj – 15 wickets, although economy has been a concern. Bounce could aid him.
- Noor Ahmad – 21 wickets this season. Especially effective bowling first (16 wickets at 13.75 avg).
GT vs CSK Key Player Battles
Gill vs CSK Bowlers
| Bowler | Wickets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | 2 | Can trouble Gill early with left-arm pace |
Buttler vs Jadeja & Pathirana
| Bowler | Wickets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jadeja | 2 in 8 inns | Trouble with left-arm spin historically |
| Pathirana | 1 | Could be used upfront or at the death |
Sudharsan vs Pathirana
| Bowler | Wickets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pathirana | 2 | Might be used inside PowerPlay or middle overs |
Captaincy Picks: GT vs CSK Dream11
- Sai Sudharsan – Orange Cap holder and a batting-first advantage at this venue.
- Shubman Gill – Top form, Ahmedabad specialist.
- Prasidh Krishna – Tournament’s leading wicket-taker, lethal with bounce.
- Dewald Brevis – High strike rate in the middle overs.
- Ravindra Jadeja – Dual-role potential and match-up strength.
GT vs CSK Live Streaming & Telecast
Catch live action of Match 67 of IPL 2025 between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming is available on JioHotstar.
