Match Preview : GT vs CSK at Narendra Modi Stadium , Ahmedabad

IPL 2025: GT vs CSK – Match Preview & Fantasy Analysis

As the Gujarat Titans (GT) face off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 25th at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, all eyes are on GT’s push for a top-two finish. With CSK already out of the playoffs race, they’ll be playing for pride, and a potential upset looms large.

Let’s dive into the crucial aspects that matter most to fantasy enthusiasts and cricket professionals alike! 🏏

🏏 Toss Strategy

The Narendra Modi Stadium has seen a clear trend this season – batting first has yielded wins in 5 out of 6 matches! Captains winning the toss will look to bat first, put up a big score, and exploit the scoreboard pressure. Expect this to continue unless there’s an overnight downpour.

🔥 Head-to-Head Record

• Total IPL Matches: 5
• GT Wins: 3
• CSK Wins: 2

GT holds the edge historically, and their superior batting average this season (58.29 for the top three) will make them confident. CSK’s middle order strike rate (134.18 – the lowest) is a major concern.

✅ Recommended Playing XI

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Shubman Gill (capt)

1️⃣ Mohammed Siraj
2️⃣ B Sai Sudharsan
3️⃣ Jos Buttler (wk)
4️⃣ Sherfane Rutherford
5️⃣ M Shahrukh Khan
6️⃣ Rahul Tewatia
7️⃣ Arshad Khan
8️⃣ Rashid Khan
9️⃣ Gerald Coetzee (over Rabada, based on recent form)
🔟 R Sai Kishore

GT might not rest their top bowlers, with Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore crucial in the middle overs.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

MS Dhoni (capt & wk)

1️⃣ Ayush Mhatre
2️⃣ Shaik Rasheed (over Devon Conway for better intent)
3️⃣ Urvil Patel
4️⃣ Ravindra Jadeja
5️⃣ Dewald Brevis
6️⃣ Shivam Dube
7️⃣ R Ashwin
8️⃣ Matheesha Pathirana
9️⃣ Anshul Kamboj
🔟 Noor Ahmad

Brevis’s power-hitting and Jadeja’s experience are CSK’s biggest weapons.

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