Suspense over MS Dhoni’s Participation Against GT Ends as Shubman Gill Opts to Bowl vs CSK: Check Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 37th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK fans who were waiting for legendary wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni's first outing of the tournament will have to wait longer, as he was not included in the playing XI. Arshad Khan come in for the Gujarat Titans and Urvil Patel come in for the Super Kings.

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CSK and GT's outing in IPL 2026 so far

Chennai Super Kings seem to be finding their rhythm again after a poor start to the season, gradually getting back to form in the Indian Premier League.

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Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have hit a rough patch recently. After a steady beginning to their campaign, they have now suffered back-to-back defeats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians.

CSK vs GT IPL head-to-head

Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have played each other 8 times in the Indian Premier League so far. Both teams have been evenly matched, winning 4 games each.

Captains during toss

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) captain: It's a bit on the drier side. We don't mind putting a score and defending it. The confidence is high. This game starts from zero. We have to assess. We are slightly getting better and better. One or two areas we need to click. I've been getting starts. One change. Urvil comes in.

Shubman Gill GT Captain: We are gonna bowl first. Looks like a good wicket. Actually not that bad, there's a breeze. We are doing a lot of things right, it's about winning the small moments. (More aggressive in the powerplay?) If the wicket iis good, get as many in the powerplay. It's important to assess the conditions. Arshad is coming back.

CSK vs GT playing XIs

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh