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CSK vs GT: Reverse Fixture at Motera (Venue Switched from Chennai)

Chennai Super Kings face Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad in the reverse fixture of IPL 2026 — originally scheduled at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium but swapped with the April 26 game due to Navratri in Gujarat.

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad|May 21, 2026|7:30 PM IST

5 min read|CricIntel Editorial

Venue — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The world's largest cricket stadium offers a surface that tends to be slow and low, favouring spinners and batters who play through the line. The sheer scale of the ground means boundaries require genuine power. By May, the surface is drier and offers more grip for slow bowlers.

Note: This match was originally scheduled at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The BCCI swapped venues with the April 26 fixture due to Navratri festivities in Gujarat.

The Contest

CSK travel to Ahmedabad for what was originally meant to be a home game. The Narendra Modi Stadium presents a different challenge entirely — massive boundaries, a surface that can be slow and two-paced, and an atmosphere that heavily favours the home side. GT will look to capitalise on home advantage and the familiarity of Motera's unique dimensions.

By May 21, both teams will have a clear picture of their playoff chances, making this a potentially decisive fixture. The side that adapts better to the conditions and manages the pressure of a high-stakes encounter will walk away with crucial points.

The Verdict

GT hold the edge here with home advantage restored. Motera's big boundaries and slow surface tend to neutralise CSK's batting approach, and GT's familiarity with the ground gives them an advantage. CSK will need to be tactically sharp and rely on their spinners to control the middle overs if they want to pull off an away win.

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Predicted Playing XI for Both Teams

Our AI predicts the most likely starting 11 for each team based on current Orange/Purple Cap form, recent starter patterns, and role fit. Constraints applied: 1 keeper, 4-5 batters, 2-3 all-rounders, 3-4 bowlers, max 4 overseas. Updates daily at 3 AM IST.

CSKChennai Super Kings

3/4 overseas

1
Sanju Samson
Wicket-KeeperStarted last 3 matches · Top-15 batter · Automatic XI pick
Score
59
2
Ruturaj Gaikwad
BatterStarted last 3 matches · Automatic XI pick
Score
45
3
Ayush Mhatre
BatterStarted last 3 matches · Automatic XI pick
Score
45
4
Dewald BrevisOverseas
BatterStarted 2 of last 3
Score
32
5
Sarfaraz Khan
BatterStarted 2 of last 3
Score
32
6
Jamie OvertonOverseas
All-RounderStarted last 3 matches · Automatic XI pick
Score
45
7
Shivam Dube
All-RounderStarted last 3 matches · Automatic XI pick
Score
45
8
Prashant Veer
All-RounderStarted 2 of last 3
Score
32
9
Anshul Kamboj
BowlerStarted last 3 matches · Top-5 bowler (#3) · Automatic XI pick
Score
68
10
Noor AhmadOverseas
BowlerStarted last 3 matches · Automatic XI pick
Score
45
11
Khaleel Ahmed
BowlerStarted 2 of last 3
Score
32

GTGujarat Titans

3/4 overseas

1
Jos ButtlerOverseas
Wicket-KeeperStarted last match · Automatic XI pick
Score
18
2
Shubman Gill
BatterStarted last match · Top-5 batter (#5) · Automatic XI pick
Score
39
3
B. Sai Sudharsan
BatterStarted last match · Automatic XI pick
Score
18
4
M. Shahrukh Khan
BatterSquad regular
Score
5
5
Rashid KhanOverseas
All-RounderStarted last match · Top-15 bowler · Automatic XI pick
Score
35
6
Rahul Tewatia
All-RounderStarted last match · Automatic XI pick
Score
18
7
Washington Sundar
All-RounderStarted last match · Automatic XI pick
Score
18
8
Kagiso RabadaOverseas
BowlerStarted last match · Top-5 bowler (#2) · Automatic XI pick
Score
42
9
Prasidh Krishna
BowlerStarted last match · Top-15 bowler · Automatic XI pick
Score
34
10
Ishant Sharma
BowlerStarted last match · Automatic XI pick
Score
18
11
Manav Suthar
BowlerStarted last match · Automatic XI pick
Score
18

How is this calculated?

Composite Score (0-100) blends four signals per player:

Current-season form (35%) — Position in Orange Cap (top batters) or Purple Cap (top bowlers). #1 worth more than #15.
Regular-starter rate (25%) — How often they've been in the confirmed XI across past matches.
Role fit + base form (20%) — Squad-level form rating and role suitability.
Match availability (filter) — Injured / ruled-out players excluded.

Final XI is constrained: max 4 overseas, exactly 1 keeper, role-balanced. Confirmed XIs (after toss) override predictions automatically when available.