GT vs CSK Match Preview
Apart from Sai Sudharsan, all the other batsmen in the team have struggled to make a significant impact in this series. Sudharsan, on the other hand, has performed exceptionally well, scoring 424 runs with an average of 42.40. Shubman Gill, who was expected to perform strongly this season, has also failed to live up to the expectations, except for a couple of half-centuries.
However, the team still possesses a strong batting lineup with players like David Miller and Rahul Tewatia, who have the ability to hit big shots whenever needed.
On a good day, the GT batting lineup can be extremely difficult to stop. Playing against a weak CSK bowling lineup could be the perfect opportunity for them to showcase their batting prowess.
Unfortunately, the bowling department has been quite average so far. Mohit Sharma has been the leading wicket-taker for the team with 10 wickets, but he has conceded over 11 runs per over. The spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed has also struggled to take crucial wickets for the team.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in exceptional form with the bat for CSK, leading his team with 541 runs at an average of 60.11. On the other hand, his opening partner Ajinkya Rahane has been struggling. Daryl Mitchell has shown promise with some good performances recently, while Shivam Dube has been consistent throughout the season. However, his recent first ball ducks have proven costly for CSK.
MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja have contributed with some cameos, but more is expected from them. The team seems to be struggling due to their presence in the playing eleven. With Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman out for the season, Tushar Deshpande will face added pressure to deliver.
The spin attack appears weak, with Jadeja being the only reliable bowler. Despite his efforts in the last match, CSK's bowling lineup remains vulnerable to opposition attacks.
Weather Report
There is no rain expected and the tempratures should be around the early thirties degrees centigrade.
Pitch Report
The pitches in Ahmedabad have been balanced especially when compared to some other grounds this season. The average first-inning score here has been around 164. The quicker bowlers will get assistance from the pitch, especially when the ball is new.
Notable stats
GT: Batting Trouble
The Gujarat Titans were bowled out in their last match against RCB. This was the 3rd time that the team was bowled out in this season, which is the most for any franchise.
Team News
Matheesha Pathirana will be unavailable for selection for the remaining season.
GT vs CSK Probable 11
GT Playing 11
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Wriddhiman Saha (Wk)
- Sai Sudharsan
- David Miller
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Mohit Sharma
- Noor Ahmad
- Manav Suthar
- Joshua Little
CSK Playing 11
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Daryl Mitchell
- MS Dhoni (Wk)
- Shivam Dube
- Moeen Ali
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shardul Thakur
- Tushar Deshpande
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Richard Gleeson
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Chennai Super Kings to win this match. While they haven’t been in the best of forms, they are a quality unit that is capable of bouncing back. On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans have failed to perform as a team and also their recent record against CSK hasn’t been the best.
Top Picks
Ravindra Jadeja: Ravindra Jadeja has scored 202 runs at a strike rate of 135.57 and has also picked up 8 wickets.
Shivam Dube: Known for his explosive batting, Dube has scored 350 runs at a strike rate of 170.73.
Sai Sudharsan: Sudharsan is the leading run-scorer for Gujarat with 424 runs scored at a strike rate of 131.67.
GT vs CSK Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: W Saha
Batters: R Gaikwad (C), S Dube, S Sudharsan, S Gill, D Mitchell
All-rounders: R Jadeja (VC), R Tewatia
Bowlers: Rashid-Khan, T Deshpande, M Rahman
