Gujarat Titans Opt to Bowl First Against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Clash

In an exciting IPL 2026 match, the Gujarat Titans won the toss and decided to bowl first against the Chennai Super Kings at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. Captains Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad shared insights on the pitch conditions and team strategies. With both teams eager to secure a win, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter for cricket fans. Read on for detailed team lineups and captain remarks.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 26, 2026, 15:45 IST

Match Overview

On Sunday afternoon, the Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and chose to field first against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 37th match of the IPL 2026 season.

This exciting encounter between the five-time champions CSK and the Gujarat franchise is taking place at the renowned MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Insights from the Captains

Following the toss, Gujarat's captain, Shubman Gill, mentioned that if the pitch behaves well, batters could be aggressive and accumulate runs quickly in the initial overs. He emphasized the importance of evaluating the conditions, stating, "We are going to bowl first. The wicket looks promising, and there’s a breeze. We are focusing on winning crucial moments. If the pitch is favorable, we aim to score heavily in the powerplay. It’s vital to assess the conditions. Arshad is returning to the team."

CSK's captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, noted that the pitch appears to be on the drier side, and they are comfortable setting a target to defend against the Titans. He remarked, "The pitch is a bit dry. We are confident in setting a score and defending it. This match starts from scratch, and we need to evaluate our performance. We are improving steadily, although there are one or two areas to enhance. I’ve been getting good starts. We have one change: Urvil comes in."

Team Lineups

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh. Impact Subs: Sarfaraz Khan, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Veer, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Matt Short.

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar. Impact Subs: Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia.