The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have a slim chance of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Playoffs. A lot needs to go right for that to happen. But the first task is to win their last match of the season against the Gujarat Titans (GT). All the permutations and combinations come into play if they defeat Gujarat, who’ve already qualified.
To achieve that, CSK need to field their best eleven. Optimise their resources. Something they haven’t done well throughout the season. Granted, injuries haven’t helped, but there’s no excuse for handing the ball to Shivam Dube ahead of Prashant Veer, an all-rounder who has bowled 2 overs in 6 matches. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s own batting, his intent, has been an issue.
No Akeal Hosein in Ahmedabad?
But it all has to start with the XI. One has to remember that pace has been the dominant force at the Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2026. GT has rolled out seam-friendly surfaces where totals of 160 to 180 are highly competitive. Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, and Arshad Khan have all succeeded.
Since Jamie Overton has been ruled out, CSK might need Gurjapneet Singh to play the role of the middle overs enforcer | Image Credit: AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A via AlamyCSK needs to adopt a similar strategy. Spin won’t play a big role. Therefore, fielding Akeal Hosein, perhaps their best bowler at present, might be the wrong call. CSK has, anyway, played Prashant, who adds depth to the bowling. If spin is needed, he can be called upon along with Noor Ahmed, who has played many matches in Ahmedabad.
Spencer Johnson, Anshul Kamboj, and Mukesh Choudhary will play anyway, and we might see CSK use one of Gurjapneet Singh or Aman Khan as the impact sub. Considering his height and hit-the-deck nature, Gurjapneet can be a handful in Ahmedabad.
Cricket 4 mins No MS Dhoni not to play CSK’s last game vs GT in IPL 2026Predicted CSK Playing XI vs GT
S. No.PlayerRole1Sanju Samson (wk)Opener2Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)Opener3Urvil PatelTop-order batter4Kartik SharmaMiddle-order batter5Dewald BrevisMiddle-order batter6Shivam DubeBatting all-rounder (pace)7Prashant VeerAll-rounder (spin)8Spencer JohnsonLeft-arm fast bowler9Noor AhmadLeft-arm wrist spinner10Mukesh ChoudharyLeft-arm fast bowler11Anshul KambojRight-arm fast bowlerImpact SubGurjapneet Singh/Akeal Hosein/Aman Khan/Matt ShortPredicted CSK Playing XI vs GT: Gurjapneet Singh to replace Akeal Hosein in Ahmedabad? Inside Sport India.
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