The CSK vs GT head-to-head record stands at 5-4 in favor of the Gujarat Titans after 9 matches. Even though this rivalry started only in 2022, it has already produced several exciting moments, including the IPL 2023 Final and many close contests.
Earlier this season, GT defeated CSK by 8 wickets at Chepauk to take the lead in the rivalry. Now, both teams meet again in Match 66 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Titans are aiming for a top-two finish, while Chennai Super Kings must win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
CSK vs GT Head to Head: Overall Record
| Category | CSK | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 | 9 |
| Wins | 4 | 5 |
| Losses | 5 | 4 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 230/5 | 231 |
| Lowest Score | 133 | 137/3 |
GT holds the bragging rights for now with a 5-4 edge. GT won the first three encounters, then CSK hit back with three straight wins of their own (including two that mattered most: the 2023 Qualifier 1 and Final). The 2024 season was split 1-1, and CSK won the only 2025 meeting by a commanding 83 runs, before GT landed a heavy blow in April 2026 with a spectacular 8-wicket run-chase.
Both teams have posted 230+ totals against each other. CSK’s 230/5 came in their 2025 farewell match, while GT’s 231 was powered by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan centuries in 2024.This is a high-scoring rivalry where neither bowling attack has consistently controlled the other.
League Stage vs Playoff Record
| Format | Matches | CSK Wins | GT Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Playoffs / Final | 2 | 2 | 0 |
This is the stat that defines the rivalry. GT have won 5 out of 7 league-stage matches, showing consistent regular-season superiority after conquering Chennai on their own turf recently. But CSK have won both knockout encounters: the 2023 Qualifier 1 at Chepauk and the 2023 IPL Final in Ahmedabad. When the stakes are highest, CSK’s big-match DNA has kicked in.
GT have never beaten CSK in a playoff or final match. For a franchise that won the IPL in their debut season, that’s a notable mental barrier against one specific opponent.
Venue-Wise Head to Head Breakdown
Here is Venue wise Performances of both teams:
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT’s home ground has hosted 4 CSK vs GT matches. The record is split 2-2. GT won both 2022 encounters here, but CSK won the 2023 IPL Final and the 2025 league match at this venue CSK’s 83-run win in 2025, their last match of the season, was GT’s heaviest defeat in terms of runs in their IPL history.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
CSK’s fortress finally fell in April 2026. After starting 2-0 at home against GT, the Super Kings were comfortably beaten by the Titans by 8 wickets, bringing the Chepauk head-to-head record to 2-1.
Neutral Venues
The two neutral-venue matches in 2022 both went GT’s way. These were played during GT’s title-winning debut campaign when they were the most in-form team in the tournament. No neutral venue encounter has taken place since.
| Venue | Matches | CSK Wins | GT Wins | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM Stadium, Ahmedabad | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Chepauk, Chennai | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Neutral Venues (2022) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
CSK vs GT: Every Match Result (2022–2026)
Since GT entered the IPL in 2022, every meeting between these two teams is well documented. Here is the complete list.
| # | Year | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Pune (neutral) | GT | Win |
| 2 | 2022 | Pune (neutral) | GT | Win |
| 3 | 2023 | Ahmedabad | GT | Win |
| 4 | 2023 Q1 | Chennai | CSK | CSK restricted GT to 157 |
| 5 | 2023 Final | Ahmedabad | CSK | CSK won by 5 wkts |
| 6 | 2024 | Chennai | CSK | 63 runs |
| 7 | 2024 | Ahmedabad | GT | 35 runs (Gill & Sudharsan 100s) |
| 8 | 2025 | Ahmedabad | CSK | 83 runs (Brevis 57, CSK 230/5) |
| 9 | 2026 | Chennai | GT | Won by 8 wickets |
The momentum has shifted towards CSK recently. They have won 3 of the last 4 meetings, including their dominant 83-run win in 2025 that was CSK’s highest total (230/5) all season. GT’s last win came in Ahmedabad in 2024, powered by a remarkable batting display where both Gill and Sudharsan hit centuries to push GT to 231.
Top 3 Most Memorable CSK vs GT Encounters
Here are top 3 most memorable games from Rivalry:
1. IPL 2023 Final: CSK’s Fifth Crown in a Last-Ball Thriller
The biggest match in this rivalry. The 2023 IPL Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium was rain-affected and reduced in overs. CSK needed their big-match experience, and they got it. Ravindra Jadeja produced a stunning all-round display, and CSK won by 5 wickets in what was a tense, see-sawing contest. It was CSK’s fifth IPL title, tying them with Mumbai Indians as the most successful franchise in IPL history
For GT, losing the final at their home ground was painful. They had topped the league table and won three straight against CSK before this tournament, but CSK’s knockout pedigree proved the difference.
2. IPL 2024: The Twin-Century Match in Ahmedabad
This was one of the most extraordinary batting displays in IPL history. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Shubman Gill smashed a century and Sai Sudharsan followed suit as GT posted a massive 231, the highest score in this rivalry.
CSK’s chase never got going, and GT won by 35 runs. The match showcased GT’s raw batting power when their top order fires together
3. IPL 2025: CSK’s 83-Run Farewell in Ahmedabad
CSK’s final match of an otherwise miserable 2025 season turned out to be their best. On May 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Dewald Brevis (57 off 23), Devon Conway (52), and Urvil Patel (37 off 19) powered CSK to 230/5, their highest total all season. GT were bowled out for just 147, with Anshul Kamboj (3/13) and Noor Ahmad (3/21) running through the lineup
The win wasn’t enough to save CSK from the wooden spoon, but it ended the season on a high note. MS Dhoni took the final catch of the match, and his post-match comments kept fans guessing about his IPL future: “I have four or five months to decide. I’m not saying I’m done; I’m not saying I’m coming back.”
Key Players in the CSK vs GT Rivalry
Here are some Key Players from Rivalry:
Top Run-Scorers
| Player | Team | Runs | Key Stat | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 350 | Most runs (CSK) | CSK (captain) |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 299 | Century in 2024 | GT |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 274 | Century in 2024 | GT (captain) |
Ruturaj Gaikwad leads all batters with 350 runs against GT. His consistency across all conditions, including Chepauk and Ahmedabad, has anchored CSK’s batting in every encounter. For GT, Sai Sudharsan (~299 runs) and Shubman Gill (274 runs) form a formidable opening pair. Their twin centuries in the 2024 Ahmedabad match remain the standout batting display of this rivalry.
Top Wicket-Takers
| Player | Team | Wickets | Notable | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | GT | 14 | Most wkts (GT) | GT |
| Matheesha Pathirana | CSK | 7 | Most wkts (CSK) | (Playing for KKR) |
Rashid Khan leads the bowling charts with 14 wickets against CSK. His leg-spin has troubled CSK’s middle order consistently, and he remains GT’s premier match-winner with the ball. For CSK, Matheesha Pathirana’s 7 wickets came mostly through his slingy pace at the death. The 2025 match saw Anshul Kamboj (3/13) and Noor Ahmad (3/21) deliver CSK’s best combined bowling performance against GT.
What IPL 2026 Brings to This Rivalry
GT enter IPL 2026 as one of the tournament’s most consistent teams. They reached the playoffs in 3 of their first 4 seasons), winning the title in 2022 and finishing 3rd in 2025 with 9 wins from 14 matches. Shubman Gill continues as captain with Ashish Nehra coaching. The squad features Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Jason Holder GT open against Punjab Kings on March 31 in Mullanpur.
CSK are rebuilding after their worst-ever season (10th in 2025). The Sanju Samson trade from RR (in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran) and Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the CSK in IPL, Dhoni remains as an uncapped player, and the bowling core of Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, and Anshul Kamboj provides cautious optimism. CSK open against RR on March 30 in Guwahati.
This rivalry is only four seasons old, but it already contains an IPL final, matched 4-4, and features two of the most exciting young Indian captains (Gill and Gaikwad) going head-to-head. The next chapter should be fascinating.
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Conclusion: GT Lead CSK 5-4 in a Thrilling IPL Rivalry
The all-time record says neither. 5-4 from 9 matches is as balanced as it gets. But context separates the two sides.
GT hold the league-stage edge (4-2 in regular-season matches), which reflects their consistency in the group phase. CSK hold the knockout edge (2-0 in playoffs/finals), which reflects their unmatched ability to perform under maximum pressure. The 2023 Final win, where CSK claimed their fifth title at GT’s home ground, carries more weight than any league-stage result.
Heading into 2026, GT are the stronger squad on paper with Gill, Buttler, Rashid, Rabada, and Siraj. CSK are rebuilding with Samson and a new-look core. But if this short rivalry has taught us anything, it’s that form matters less than temperament when these two teams meet. And CSK have never lacked temperament.
