Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 67th match of IPL 2025. The match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and will begin at 3:30 PM.
GT Must Win to Stay on Top
So far, GT have had a strong season. They were among the first three teams to reach the playoffs. Currently, they are sitting at the top of the points table. However, they must win their final league game to confirm a top-two finish.
In their last outing, GT lost to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). As a result, they cannot afford another defeat. A loss could push them down the table and force them into the Eliminator instead of Qualifier 1.
CSK Look to Finish Strong
On the other hand, CSK are already out of the playoff race. Therefore, they will play this match only for pride. After a disappointing season, they will try to end with a win. CSK will not want to close their campaign with two back-to-back losses.
Notably, CSK are likely to finish at the bottom of the table for the first time. After Ruturaj Gaikwad got ruled out, MS Dhoni stepped in as captain. Yet, the team couldn’t recover. Despite the poor season, a few players showed promise. Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis have impressed, and CSK will hope they continue their good form.
GT Face Key Challenges Ahead
Meanwhile, GT face a few challenges. They cannot rest their pace bowlers as the match is crucial. Additionally, Rashid Khan has struggled this season. So far, it has been his worst IPL with the ball. GT will hope he regains his form before the playoffs begin.
Moreover, this will be Jos Buttler’s final match of the season. He will leave to join England’s squad for the ODI series against the West Indies. In his absence, Kusal Mendis will join GT for the playoffs. Mendis, along with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, has performed consistently this season.
Pitch Report
As for the pitch, it has helped batters throughout the season. In the last match at this venue, both teams combined for over 400 runs. The surface, made of black soil and covered with some grass, allows early movement for pacers. However, as the game progresses, batters are likely to dominate.
Weather Report
Looking at the weather, conditions will be hot in Ahmedabad. During the day, temperatures could reach up to 40°C. Additionally, humidity levels will be high—starting around 45% and rising to 52% in the evening. By night, the temperature is expected to drop to 30°C.
Probable Playing XI's
Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Dasun Shanaka
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Devon Conway, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, MS Dhoni, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Sub: Matheesha Pathirana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Ramakrishna Ghosh