CSK vs GT Match 66 Preview: Dhoni's Farewell Chepauk vs Rashid's GT

Chennai Super Kings host Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Match 66 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — a fixture with direct playoff stakes. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Shubman Gill: here's the complete preview.

Match overview

• Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans — Match 66
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Start: 19:30 IST — confirm on IPL 2026 schedule
• Broadcast: Star Sports, JioHotstar

Points-table context (23 April 2026)

PBKS unbeaten at the top, RCB/RR/SRH close behind. For live standings: IPL 2026 points table and mid-season analysis.

Chennai Super Kings form

Under Ruturaj Gaikwad with MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Devon Conway. Full Chennai Super Kings squad.

Gujarat Titans form

Under Shubman Gill with Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami. Full Gujarat Titans squad.

Pitch — MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Spin paradise, overs 8-16 decide it. Chepauk spin-trap data.

Key battles

1. MS Dhoni vs Sai Sudharsan — powerplay shape-setter.
2. Shubman Gill vs Matheesha Pathirana — top-order anchor vs new-ball.
3. Overs 8-14 spin duel — IPL 2026 spin vs pace data.

Predicted XIs

Chennai Super Kings

1. MS Dhoni
2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
3. Sanju Samson
4. Devon Conway
5. Matheesha Pathirana

Gujarat Titans

1. Shubman Gill (c)
2. Jos Buttler
3. Rashid Khan
4. Mohammed Shami
5. Sai Sudharsan

Head-to-head

Full history: Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans comparison.

Dream11 captain picks

1. MS Dhoni
2. Shubman Gill
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad

See Dream11 captain-picks strategy and Dream11 captain vs VC multiplier.

Prediction

Slight edge to Chennai Super Kings at home. Toss + dew decide it. For dew captaincy: Dream11 dew factor strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match 66?

See live IPL 2026 schedule.

Where is Match 66?

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Who are the captains?

Ruturaj Gaikwad for Chennai Super Kings; Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans.

Will dew be a factor?

Yes — significant after the 12th over of the 2nd innings.

Best Dream11 captain pick?

MS Dhoni or Shubman Gill.

The takeaway

Bookmark the IPL 2026 points table, schedule, and Dream11 tools.