Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 67 of IPL 2025 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 25. The Titans, currently topping the points table, have had a commanding season with nine wins from thirteen matches and are already eyeing a strong finish heading into the playoffs.
In contrast, CSK’s campaign has been disappointing. With just three wins from thirteen outings, the five-time champions are languishing at the bottom of the standings and are already out of playoff contention. In their last match, GT suffered a 33-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants despite a gritty 57 from Shahrukh Khan. CSK, on the other hand, lost to Rajasthan Royals by six wickets, with Ayush Mhatre’s 43 being the lone highlight.
This will be the eighth meeting between the two sides in IPL history, with GT holding a narrow 4-3 advantage. In Ahmedabad, GT have won both their league-stage games against CSK, though their only defeat came in the 2023 IPL final.
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The Narendra Modi Stadium has been a haven for big scores this season. Eight 200+ totals have been posted in six games, making it a high-scoring venue once again. Expect fireworks with the bat.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat Titans (GT) head into their final league match with a full-strength Indian contingent but will miss key overseas stars like Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada as the playoffs approach. Despite that, GT still have the firepower to trouble Chennai Super Kings (CSK), especially with the ball.
Pace and bounce could be vital in countering CSK’s emerging batters, Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis. Someone like Prasidh Krishna, who thrives on hitting the deck, or Rabada’s raw pace could prove effective. GT will also fancy Rabada’s past success against Shivam Dube, while Rashid Khan versus R Ashwin remains another favourable matchup.
Probable XII: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharshan, 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 (CSK)
Ravindra Jadeja could be deployed early against Buttler—he has dismissed him twice in eight IPL innings. Matheesha Pathirana might be used in the powerplay against Sudharsan, whom he has removed twice. Khaleel Ahmed also holds a strong record, having dismissed Shubman Gill twice and Shahrukh Khan thrice.ee times.
Probable XII: 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
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Sai Sudharsan (c), Shubman Gill, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Prasidh Krishna, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Siraj, Matheesha Pathirana
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Jos Buttler (c), Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (vc), Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Prasidh Krishna, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Siraj, Matheesha Pathirana, R Sai Kishore
