CSK vs GT: A rivalry shaped by finals, playoffs and contrasting IPL records
Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have met in some of the Indian Premier League’s highest-stakes matches since Gujarat entered the tournament in 2022, including the 2023 final and the 2023 Qualifier 1. As of 2026, their contest is still a relatively new IPL match-up, but it already includes a title decider, a playoff elimination route, and several games that affected the league table.
The rivalry is notable because both teams reached the final in Gujarat Titans’ first two IPL seasons. Gujarat won the 2022 IPL title in its debut season, while Chennai Super Kings won the 2023 IPL title by defeating Gujarat in a rain-affected final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s IPL records and match scorecards show that CSK won that 2023 final by five wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, chasing a revised target of 171 in 15 overs after Gujarat posted 214 for 4.
Reuters reported on May 30, 2023, that Ravindra Jadeja scored the final 10 runs off the last two balls against Mohit Sharma to give Chennai a five-wicket win and equal Mumbai Indians’ then-record of five IPL titles. That result remains one of the central reference points in the CSK-GT head-to-head timeline.
Head-to-head record as of 2026
As of 2026, Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have played seven IPL matches against each other. Publicly available IPL scorecards from 2022 to 2024 show that Gujarat Titans won four of those matches and Chennai Super Kings won three. The teams did not meet in the 2025 IPL league phase in a way that altered the publicly recorded seven-match head-to-head total available through IPL match archives up to the 2024 season data commonly cited by broadcasters and cricket databases.
The year-by-year trend shows two distinct phases. Gujarat dominated the early meetings in 2022 and the start of 2023. Chennai then won the 2023 Qualifier 1 and the 2023 final. In 2024, the teams split their two league matches, with Chennai winning in Chennai and Gujarat winning in Ahmedabad.
Key CSK vs GT results include:
- 2022: Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings twice during the league stage.
- 2023: Gujarat won the season opener by five wickets in Ahmedabad, while Chennai won Qualifier 1 by 15 runs in Chennai and the final by five wickets under DLS in Ahmedabad.
- 2024: Chennai beat Gujarat by 63 runs in Chennai on March 26, 2024; Gujarat beat Chennai by 35 runs in Ahmedabad on May 10, 2024.
These results underline how the fixture has been shaped by venue and match context. Gujarat’s wins have often come in Ahmedabad or in early league-stage situations. Chennai’s most significant wins came in knockout cricket in 2023 and in a large-margin league victory at Chepauk in 2024.
2023 IPL final: the defining CSK vs GT match
The 2023 IPL final remains the most documented match between the sides. Gujarat Titans batted first and scored 214 for 4 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan scored 96 off 47 balls, while Wriddhiman Saha made 54 off 39 balls. Rain interrupted Chennai’s chase, and the target was revised to 171 runs in 15 overs under the DLS method.
Chennai reached the revised target off the final ball. Devon Conway scored 47 off 25 balls and was named Player of the Match. Shivam Dube made an unbeaten 32, Ajinkya Rahane scored 27, Ambati Rayudu added a rapid 19, and Ravindra Jadeja finished the match with a six and a four from the last two balls.
Reuters’ match report dated May 30, 2023, recorded that the victory gave CSK a fifth IPL title, putting the franchise level with Mumbai Indians at that time. BCCI/IPL scorecards list the final result as Chennai Super Kings won by five wickets using the DLS method.
The match was also significant because it was the last IPL appearance for Ambati Rayudu, who had announced before the final that he would retire from the league. Chennai’s win added another title to the captaincy record of MS Dhoni, who had led the franchise through each of its title-winning campaigns.
2024 league meetings: one large Chennai win, one high-scoring Gujarat response
In 2024, CSK and GT met twice in the league stage. The first match was played on March 26, 2024, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings scored 206 for 6 in 20 overs and restricted Gujarat Titans to 143 for 8, winning by 63 runs. IPL scorecards list Shivam Dube as Player of the Match for his 51 off 23 balls.
That 63-run margin was one of Chennai’s clearest wins over Gujarat. It also reflected Chennai’s strong use of home conditions, where their bowlers and fielders limited Gujarat’s chase after a 200-plus total.
The return fixture took place on May 10, 2024, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans scored 231 for 3 in 20 overs, with Shubman Gill making 104 off 55 balls and Sai Sudharsan scoring 103 off 51 balls. Chennai Super Kings replied with 196 for 8, and Gujarat won by 35 runs. IPL scorecards recorded Sudharsan as Player of the Match.
That match produced two important 2024 statistics. It was one of the highest totals in the CSK-GT fixture, and it included centuries by both Gujarat openers. The 210-run opening stand between Gill and Sudharsan was a major factor in Gujarat’s win and was widely reported in match summaries from cricket news agencies and the IPL’s official coverage.
Team records and tournament context
As of 2026, Chennai Super Kings have won five IPL titles: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. Gujarat Titans have won one IPL title, in 2022. These totals are based on official IPL tournament records and BCCI-published season results.
CSK’s longer history makes it one of the most successful IPL teams. The franchise reached multiple finals across different phases of the tournament and built its record around continuity in leadership, home advantage at Chepauk, and a core group of experienced players.
Gujarat’s record is shorter but statistically strong in its first two seasons. The Titans won the 2022 title under Hardik Pandya and reached the 2023 final. In 2022, Gujarat defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final at Ahmedabad. BCCI/IPL records list Gujarat as champions in their debut season, making them one of the few new franchises to win the IPL immediately after entry.
The 2024 season changed the competitive balance. Chennai remained in contention deep into the league stage, while Gujarat had a more uneven campaign after leadership and squad changes. Public IPL tables for 2024 show Kolkata Knight Riders as champions, Sunrisers Hyderabad as runners-up, and both CSK and GT outside the final.
Captaincy and squad changes affecting CSK vs GT
Leadership changes have been central to this fixture. Gujarat Titans were led by Hardik Pandya in 2022 and 2023. Ahead of the 2024 season, Pandya moved to Mumbai Indians, and Shubman Gill was appointed Gujarat Titans captain. Reuters and other news agencies reported the Pandya move in late 2023, and IPL team announcements confirmed Gill’s appointment.
Chennai also entered the 2024 season with a captaincy change. Ruturaj Gaikwad replaced MS Dhoni as CSK captain before IPL 2024. The franchise confirmed the change before its opening match of the season. Dhoni continued as a player in 2024, while Gaikwad led the side on the field.
These changes meant that the 2024 CSK-GT fixtures were the first in the rivalry without Dhoni and Pandya as opposing captains. The March 2024 match in Chennai was captained by Gaikwad for CSK and Gill for GT. The May 2024 match in Ahmedabad was also played under the same leadership structure.
As of 2026, those changes remain part of the recent record because they marked the transition from the rivalry’s first phase, built around Dhoni versus Pandya, to a newer phase involving Gaikwad and Gill.
Player statistics that shaped recent matches
Several players have had repeated influence in CSK vs GT games. For Gujarat, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have been central to the batting record, especially after their centuries in May 2024. For Chennai, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni have featured in key match moments.
In the 2023 final, Sai Sudharsan’s 96 off 47 balls was the highest individual score of that match. It came in a losing cause but remains one of the most important innings in the fixture’s short history. In the same game, Jadeja’s unbeaten finishing contribution became the decisive passage because it delivered the title to Chennai.
In March 2024, Shivam Dube’s 51 off 23 balls helped CSK reach 206 for 6. Chennai’s bowlers then defended the total by 63 runs. In May 2024, Gujarat’s top order produced a higher ceiling: Gill’s 104 and Sudharsan’s 103 took GT to 231 for 3.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s role is also important because he moved from being a leading CSK opener to captain in 2024. The IPL’s official statistics for 2024 list Gaikwad among Chennai’s highest run-scorers that season. Gill’s move into Gujarat’s captaincy role similarly placed him at the center of both batting and team leadership.
Venue pattern: Chennai and Ahmedabad
The fixture has been strongly connected to two venues: the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chennai’s home ground has historically offered spin-friendly conditions and strong crowd support for CSK. Ahmedabad, the world’s largest cricket stadium by capacity according to Government of Gujarat and stadium authority descriptions, has hosted major GT games, including the 2022 and 2023 IPL finals.
In 2023, CSK beat GT in Qualifier 1 at Chennai by 15 runs. That result sent Chennai directly to the final. Gujarat then won Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians to reach the final, where they met Chennai again in Ahmedabad. The final was delayed by rain and completed on the reserve day, according to IPL and Reuters reports.
In 2024, the home-and-away pattern continued. Chennai won at Chepauk by 63 runs, while Gujarat won at Ahmedabad by 35 runs. The split results support the factual point that home conditions have mattered in the recent CSK vs GT record.
Why the fixture matters in IPL records
CSK vs GT matters because it includes a direct title contest and several results that influenced playoff qualification. Gujarat’s early success in 2022 and 2023 made it one of the strongest new franchises in IPL history. Chennai’s 2023 final win reinforced its position among the league’s most successful franchises.
As of 2026, the statistical record is still compact enough for individual matches to carry significant weight. One final, one Qualifier 1, and two high-scoring 2024 games form the core of the rivalry’s public record.
The most important verified numbers are clear: Gujarat lead the overall head-to-head 4-3; Chennai won the 2023 final by five wickets under DLS; Gujarat made 214 for 4 in that final; Chennai chased a revised 171 in 15 overs; CSK won the March 2024 meeting by 63 runs; and GT won the May 2024 meeting by 35 runs after centuries from Gill and Sudharsan.
For readers following the 2026 cricket calendar, CSK vs GT remains a fixture defined less by volume and more by consequence. In only a few seasons, it has produced a debut champion, a five-time champion, a rain-affected final, a playoff win at Chepauk, and two major 2024 league results documented in official IPL scorecards and agency reports.
Sources: Reuters, Government releases, publicly available data.
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