CSK vs GT, IPL 2024: Records and Stats at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

The 2023 IPL finalists Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will lock heads again in match 7 of the IPL 2024. Both teams will be facing each other for the first time since CSK beat GT after the rain-shortened final. Both teams have given the cricketing fraternity some cracking contests, and nothing much will change on Tuesday. 

In the season opener at this stadium, CSK made short work of RCB's total of 173 powered mainly by Rachin Ravindra and Ajinkya Rahane. A second win in as many matches will put CSK in a comfortable position to give some steam to the rest of their season. 

In their first match of the season, GT hosted MI and edged out a narrow win after being out of control of the game for most of it. The thriller will give GT enough confidence in their own abilities to make a comeback from any situation. 

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk has always generally favoured spinners over pacers and has in recent years been generally very slow, two-paced, and on the lower-scoring side. But the presence of dew makes it slightly easier in the second innings. The chances of a high total are quite low and the average total might just be in the early 170s. 

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IPL Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk

There have now been 77 matches held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, 46 of which have been won by the team batting first. There haven't been any no-result games at this ground in the IPL yet. The average first innings score here is 163. 

CSK vs GT Player Battles to Watch Out For:

Shubman Gill vs Deepak Chahar:

This powerplay battle will be important in determining the course of this clash. Shubman Gill has scored 71 runs at a strike rate of 136.57 but has gotten out thrice in just 52 balls. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Umesh Yadav:

Gaikwad enjoys a very good record against Yadav having scored 95 runs at a very high strike rate of 158.33. The newly appointed CSK captain has gotten out to Yadav just twice in 60 deliveries of having faced him. 

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CSK vs GT Strategies & Match-ups:

Chennai will provide a spin-friendly surface, so they will be the key to success for both teams. Luckily, both teams carry a certain fan-favourite star spinner who both sides will look to for controlling the game. The strategy will be to try and go after pace as much as possible, and use the presence of dew in the second innings to your favour. The key match ups in this contest are: Rashid Khan vs Shivam Dube, Deepak Chahar vs Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja vs B Sai Sudarsan.

X-Factors for CSK vs GT:

Chennai Super Kings:

At the spinning wickets of Chennai, it is neither hard nor wise to look past Ravindra Jadeja who with his spin can trouble enough batsmen and with his pace-hitting abilities at the death, Jadeja can easily be the most impactful player for CSK.

Gujarat Titans:

Rashid Khan will be looking forward to bowling on this spin-friendly track and constricting the batters with his wily wrist spin. He will be very important to GT's chances on Tuesday.