The awaited rematch between the finalists of the last IPL season is set to ignite the cricketing stage once again. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, marking their first encounter since their nail-biting showdown in the previous season's final, which saw CSK emerge victorious well past midnight at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

CSK kicked off their campaign with a thrilling victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore, inspired by the support of their home crowd in Chennai. Expectations are high for the defending champions to maintain their momentum in front of their passionate fans.

CSK vs GT - Head to Head Stats

Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans displayed resilience in their opening fixture, clinching a hard-fought win against Mumbai Indians. Led by the impressive Shubman Gill and bolstered by the debutant Azmatullah Omarzai, GT showcased determination and grit to secure their first points of the season.

Personally, I fell the match is 60:40 in favor of the defending champions Chennai Super Kings. And CSK should come out victorious in this encounter.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable Playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Rachin Ravindra
Ajinkya Rahane
Daryll Mitchell
Ravindra Jadeja
Sameer Rizvi
MS Dhoni (wk)
Deepak Chahar
M Theekshana
Mustafizur Rahman
Tushar Deshpande

Gujarat Titans (GT) Probable Playing XI

Shubman Gill (C)
Wriddhiman Saha
Sai Sudharsan
Vijay Shankar
David Miller
Azmatullah Omarzai
Rahul Tewatia
Rashid Khan
Umesh Yadav
Sai Kishore
Spencer Johnson

With both teams riding high on confidence from their initial victories, the stage is set for a captivating clash at the Chepauk Stadium. This encounter marks the maiden showdown between the newly appointed captains, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.

The Chepauk pitch, known for its batting-friendly conditions, provided a platform for exhilarating stroke play in the tournament's opener. While the surface is expected to remain conducive to batting, bowlers may find success by employing variations in pace.

Fantasy Picks

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) : Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja

Gujarat Titans (GT) : Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Shubman Gill

In particular, CSK will rely on the spin prowess of Ravindra Jadeja to exploit the conditions in their favor. As anticipation mounts for this eagerly awaited showdown, fans can expect a riveting spectacle as two cricketing powerhouses lock horns once again on the hallowed turf of Chepauk.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Full Squad

Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Full Squad

Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Robin Minz, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Matthew Wade, Kane Williamson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan (vc), Vijay Shankar, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Spencer Johnson, Kartik Tyagi, Josh Little, Darshan Nalkande, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Mohit Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Sushant Mishra.