The competition between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most compelling in the Indian Premier League. The Gujarat Titans entered the IPL in 2022 as the newest franchise — and within months, had beaten one of the competition’s most decorated teams three times in a row. That early dominance by GT framed what has become one of the more interesting rivalries in recent IPL history.
CSK eventually clawed back. The 2023 season saw them win three straight against GT, including a rain-affected final decided by Jadeja’s last two balls. By IPL 2025, the head-to-head stands at 5-4 in CSK’s favour — a reversal from where things looked just two years earlier.
Head-to-Head Overview
Nine matches across four seasons, GT had the upper hand early while CSK steadied themselves and pulled ahead. The rivalry’s record through IPL 2024 was locked at 4-4 before CSK broke the tie in 2025.
Overall Win-Loss Record (2022-2025)
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Win % |
| Gujarat Titans | 9 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% |
| Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% |
Note: Through IPL 2024, the record was tied 4-4. CSK won their IPL 2025 encounter.
Venue-Wise Performance
CSK have not lost to GT once at Chepauk. GT, on the other hand, won both meetings at neutral venues in 2022 and has matched CSK at home in Ahmedabad.
- Ahmedabad (GT Home): GT 2–2 CSK
- Chennai (CSK Home): CSK 3–0 GT
- Neutral Venues: GT 2–0 CSK (both in IPL 2022)
Best Run-Scorers in CSK v GT Games
| Player | Team | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 350+ | 43.75 | 140+ | 3/1 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 290+ | 36.25 | 138+ | 2/0 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 270+ | 67.50 | 145+ | 1/2 |
Top Wicket-Takers in CSK vs GT Matches:
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Average | Economy |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 10+ | 20.0 | 7.5 |
| Deepak Chahar | CSK | 8+ | 25.0 | 8.0 |
| Mohit Sharma | GT | 7+ | 22.0 | 8.5 |
CSK vs GT – Complete Match Timeline (IPL 2022–2025)
No two matches in this rivalry have followed the same script — each encounter has brought a fresh storyline, whether a last-ball chase, a rain-interrupted final, or a record-breaking opening partnership. The timeline below traces every contest between these two franchises, charting the shifting momentum of a rivalry that has grown richer and more complex with every passing season.
| Season | Match | Date | Venue | Result | Key Highlights | Player of the Match |
| 2022 | Match 29 (League) | Apr 17, 2022 | Pune | GT won by 3 wkts | David Miller 94* off 51 rescued GT from 37/3; last-ball finish | David Miller |
| 2022 | Match 62 (League) | May 15, 2022 | Mumbai | GT won by 7 wkts | Saha 67*; Rashid Khan 1/21; GT sealed top-2 finish | Wriddhiman Saha |
| 2023 | Match 1 (League) | Mar 31, 2023 | Ahmedabad | GT won by 5 wkts | Gaikwad 92; Gill 63; Hardik Pandya 39* in chase | Shubman Gill |
| 2023 | Match 39 (League) | Apr 30, 2023 | Chennai | CSK won by 13 runs | Devon Conway 110* (42-ball ton); CSK 223/3 | Devon Conway |
| 2023 | Qualifier 1 | May 23, 2023 | Chennai | CSK won by 15 runs | Jadeja, Theekshana, Pathirana dominated; GT bowled out | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| 2023 | Final | May 29, 2023 | Ahmedabad | CSK won by 5 wkts (DLS) | Jadeja’s last-over 6 & 4; rain-hit classic | Devon Conway |
| 2024 | Match 7 (League) | Mar 26, 2024 | Chennai | CSK won by 63 runs | Shivam Dube rapid 50; CSK pacers took all wickets | Shivam Dube |
| 2024 | Match 59 (League) | May 10, 2024 | Ahmedabad | GT won by 35 runs | Gill 104 & Sudharsan 103; record 210-run stand | Shubman Gill |
| 2025 | Match 67 (League) | May 25, 2025 | Ahmedabad | CSK won by 83 runs | Dewald Brevis 57 off 19; GT bowled out for 147 | Dewald Brevis |
Four Matches That Defined the Rivalry
1. David Miller’s Last-Ball Rescue — April 17, 2022
GT’s very first game against CSK looked over when they slumped to 37/3 chasing 170. Miller had other ideas. He made 94* off 51 balls, hitting seven sixes and eight fours, and GT got there off the final delivery. It was an early signal that this new franchise was not going to be a pushover.
2. Devon Conway’s 42-Ball Hundred — April 30, 2023
CSK had lost the first three meetings against GT. Conway ended that run in brutal fashion — 110 off 47 balls at Chepauk, reaching his century in 42 deliveries with 11 sixes and 7 fours. CSK posted 223/3, their biggest score against GT, and won by 13 runs. It was the match that shifted momentum.
3. The Rain-Hit 2023 Final — May 29, 2023
Sai Sudharsan’s 96 off 47 helped GT reach 214/4, the highest total in an IPL final at that point. Rain intervened and CSK’s target was revised to 171 off 15 overs. With two balls left and ten needed, Jadeja hit Mohit Sharma for a six and then a four. CSK won with a ball to spare for their fifth title.
4. Twin Centuries at Ahmedabad — May 10, 2024
Gill (104) and Sudharsan (103) put on 210 together for the first wicket — equalling the highest partnership in IPL history. Both scored maiden IPL hundreds in the same match. CSK never got close in reply, losing by 35 runs.
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Tactical Evolution: How Both Teams Adapted
CSK’s Strategic Shifts
Chennai Super Kings have demonstrated their trademark adaptability by evolving their tactical approach against the Gujarat Titans throughout this rivalry. Following the initial dominance of Shubman Gill in the spin, CSK has been more aggressive in the powerplay to capitalize on the weakness of swing bowling- a strategy that has already paid off.
With unique slinky action, Matheesha Pathirana is now an important weapon of death overs against power-hitters such as David Miller and Hardik Pandya. The Jadeja-Theekshana spin combination creates pressure in the middle overs by tight lines and dot balls, compelling high-risk shots. Above all, CSK has ensured to take full advantage of Chepauk, turning slow pitches into a perfect 3-0 home record.
GT’s Counter-Strategies
The torrent group-owned team have developed their own set of counter-measures that showcase their fearless approach to cricket. Their most notable strategy is using Rashid Khan at the beginning of the powerplay when Conway or Gaikwad seem to be on the right track, interrupting the flow of CSK before they can build big alliances- going against the usual T20 logic.
The slower balls and yorkers of Mohit Sharma have become a very important weapon against the experienced finishers of the CSK, such as Dhoni and Jadeja, in death overs. The batting template of GT is shamelessly aggressive to hit 210+ totals because CSK is weak at chasing mammoth totals.
Their explosive powerplay batting has a batting average of 62 runs against CSK, the highest among all their opponents, establishing platforms on which they impose totals that are enough to put pressure on even the experienced teams.
Looking Ahead: IPL 2026 and Beyond
Both teams face genuine transition questions. For CSK, the central issue is what comes after Dhoni. Gaikwad is the obvious captaincy successor, but the batting order beyond the top four and the pace bowling depth have been recurring concerns. The mega auction will force hard decisions around retaining the core versus reshaping the squad.
GT face their own uncertainty. Rashid Khan, Gill, and Sudharsan form a strong foundation, but Mohammed Shami’s age and fitness are factors, and finding reliable Indian pace is an ongoing challenge. Three playoff appearances in four seasons show GT have figured out how to compete consistently — sustaining that through a mega auction cycle is the next test.
The venue factor will likely remain central to whatever happens next. CSK at Chepauk, GT at Ahmedabad — both sides know how to make their home grounds count. Any match at a neutral venue or in the playoffs, where conditions can’t be controlled, will be where the real tests come.
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