Preview

CSK vs GT: After a batting meltdown, CSK found themselves out of contention for the playoffs. They still have two games and both seem irrelevant with one coming up against the table-toppers, who are already through to the next round. It will be a tough match-up for the struggling CSK, but with their hopes gone this could be a chance for them to try some players with the future in mind.

The Gujarat Titans are easily one of the best bowling sides this season. They defended a mere 144 in their last game to display their bowling might and in the process they found some wonderful talents in the likes of Sai Kishore. The bowling attack is well rounded, has lots of options and is their main strength as they look to go all the way in their maiden tournament.

Match Details

Match: CSK vs GT

Date: 15th May 2022

Time: 3:30 IST

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Weather Report

The weather is clear with no chance of rain during the CSK vs GT game.

Pitch Report

The surface used in the last game had some live grass indicating in some help for the seamers. There was a considerable movement with the new ball, but the ball started turning as the innings progressed. While bowling is what has been preferred during the tournament by the side winning the toss, batting first may be a better option given the tough batting conditions on offer.

CSK vs GT Predicted Playing XI

CSK Playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali/Dwayne Bravo/Mitchell Santner, Dwaine Pretorius, Maheesh Theekshana, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary

GT Playing XI

Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Hardik Pandya (capt), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal

Team News

With both teams in a situation where the result of the match doesn’t effect them too much, they may look to test their bench strength in the upcoming fixture.

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Key Players

MS Dhoni

With the batting order inconsistent throughout the season, MS Dhoni stood as a slight ray of hope lower down the order. He batted well in the previous innings with wickets falling around him, but couldn’t do enough to save the team, Though he didn’t take CSK to a safe score, his batting in the previous game and the ongoing season has been pretty nice and fluent, and that will give CSK a lot of hope as they look towards the next season.

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami is doing a fine job this season with the new ball. He is the leading wicket-taker in the GT camp and his starts in the powerplay have often boosted the bowling attack. With bowlers like Joseph, Ferguson and Rashid Khan backing him up, Shami has the freedom to bowl more in the early overs and is a key wicket taker in the side.

CSK vs GT Match Tips

The Chennai Super Kings are struggling this year and come in with a clear disadvantage against the Gujarat Titans, who have been clinical this season.

Match Prediction: GT will win the match.