Gujarat Titans Face Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 Showdown

Match Preview: Gujarat Titans vs. Chennai Super Kings

In a pivotal clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Gujarat Titans (GT) are gearing up to face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 67. Although CSK has been eliminated from the tournament, they have a chance to spoil GT's ambitions by securing a victory in their final league match. This match could potentially mark the end of MS Dhoni's illustrious career, leaving fans in suspense about his future.

During the toss, both team captains gathered at the center. GT's captain, Shubman Gill, flipped the coin, which landed in favor of CSK. MS Dhoni chose to bat first in the sweltering heat, likely a strategic move to allow his bowlers to perform in cooler conditions later in the day. The crowd erupted with excitement, despite CSK playing away from home.

Captains' Remarks at the Toss

MS Dhoni

"We will bat first. The pitch looks solid and should remain consistent. It's quite hot, but it appears to be a good track. Each year presents new challenges, and this one requires a lot of maintenance. Chennai's heat is different, and we are at the bottom of the table, which won't change regardless of the outcome. We need to enjoy our cricket. We have made one change; Hooda is back. They are a strong side and play authentic cricket. We need to maintain tight bowling lines."

Shubman Gill

"It's thrilling to face this challenge, especially with an exciting series against England ahead. In our last match, we were competitive until the 16th or 17th over. We were inclined to bowl first today. The wicket looks good for batting and should remain unchanged. We have made one change; Gerald Coetzee replaces Kagiso Rabada."

Playing XI for Both Teams

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Arshad Khan, Prasidh Krishna

Impact Subs: Sai Sudharsan, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma

Chennai Super Kings

Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Subs: Matheesha Pathirana, Vijay Shankar, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin