The 21st May 2026 IPL 2026 clash is between Gujarat Titans (GT) & Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Both the teams are in a tight playoff race as GT sits 2nd with 16 points and CSK is fifth with 12 points and a win is much needed.
Ahmedabad Pitch Report IPL 2026 – Match 66 (CSK vs GT)
The surface of Narendra Modi Stadium is a batting-friendly track with the outfield being lightning fast and has an even bounce. This evening fixture will feature the pitch playing true until the middle stage, when grip and turn assist spinners will take over.
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Feature |
Detail |
Impact |
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Average 1st Innings Score |
175–185 |
High-scoring game likely |
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Spin Assistance |
Medium (mid-overs) |
Spinners effective in overs 7–15 |
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Seam Movement |
Early overs only |
Powerplay pace key |
- Dew Factor: Evening dew is significant in Ahmedabad in May, making the ball slippery and favouring the chasing side in the back half of the match.
- Toss Trend (IPL 2026): Captains have largely opted to bowl first; the dew advantage is a major factor in this decision at this venue.
- Batting first win rate (IPL 2025): 5 out of 6 matches — so conditions can swing either way.
Records at Narendra Modi Stadium
The Ahmedabad pitch report IPL 2026 denotes that the Narendra Modi Stadium is India’s largest cricket ground and one of the premier T20 venues. The highest team total here in IPL history is 243/5 by Punjab Kings versus Gujarat in March 2025.
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Record |
Team/Player |
Score/Stat |
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Highest Team Total (IPL) |
Punjab Kings |
243/5 vs GT |
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Highest Individual Innings |
Multiple 80+ scores |
– |
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Lowest Total |
Gujarat Titans |
89/10 vs DC |
- Total T20 matches hosted: 41+
- Average first innings score: 175+
- Teams batting first: 20 wins; Teams batting second: 21 wins
CSK Performances at Narendra Modi Stadium
CSK have a modest record at this venue, managing just 1 win from 3 IPL appearances at Ahmedabad. Their batting has often struggled against GT’s disciplined home attack on this surface.
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Season |
CSK Score |
Result |
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IPL 2023 |
178/7 |
Lost (GT 182/5) |
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IPL 2023 Final |
171/5* (DLS) |
Won |
|
IPL 2024 |
196/8 |
Lost (GT 231/3) |
- CSK’s win rate at this venue: ~33%
- CSK’s middle-order strike rate in IPL 2026 has been 134+
- CSK holds 12 points from 11 matches entering this clash
GT Performances at Narendra Modi Stadium
Considering Gujarat Titans’s side for Ahmedabad pitch report IPL 2026, they are formidable at home. They have won 13 of 22 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium across all formats and are clearly the dominant side at this venue in IPL history.
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Season |
GT Score |
Result |
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IPL 2023 |
182/5 |
Won (vs CSK) |
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IPL 2023 Final |
214/4 |
Lost (DLS, vs CSK) |
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IPL 2024 |
231/3 |
Won (vs CSK) |
- GT win rate batting first in Ahmedabad: 9 wins from 15 attempts
- GT sits atop IPL 2026 with 16 points from 12 matches.
- GT beat SRH by 82 runs at this same venue earlier in IPL 2026
Last 5 Results at Narendra Modi Stadium (IPL 2026)
Here are the five most recent IPL results at this venue, reflecting current pitch behaviour and scoring trends for the 2026 season:
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Match |
Teams |
1st Innings |
2nd Innings |
Winner |
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Match 56 |
GT vs SRH |
168+ |
86 |
GT (82 runs) |
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Match 42 |
GT vs RCB |
– |
– |
GT |
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Match 9 |
GT vs RR |
162 |
163+ |
RR |
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IPL 2025 – Match 64 |
LSG vs GT |
235/2 |
202/9 |
LSG |
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IPL 2025 – Match 57 |
CSK vs GT |
– |
– |
GT |
Top Performing Players at Narendra Modi Stadium
Match-winners from both teams have excelled at this stadium. Below are the standout performers as seen in Ahmedabad pitch report IPL 2026, from each side heading into Match 66.
CSK:
- Urvil Patel – 65 off 23 balls vs LSG in IPL 2026; fastest fifty joint record
- Anshul Kamboj – 17 wickets in IPL 2026; consistent across all surfaces
- Ravindra Jadeja – reliable middle-order anchor and spin utility
GT:
- Shubman Gill – 467 runs in IPL 2026 at an average of 42.45; four fifties
- Sai Sudharsan – GT’s highest scorer in 2026; GT’s top-order mainstay
- Kagiso Rabada – 21 wickets in 12 matches; joint Purple Cap leader
CSK Players to Watch
CSK’s batting can be explosive at the top with Urvil Patel, while Jadeja and Dube provide lower-order steel. Their bowling attack will need Kamboj and spinner Noor Ahmad to fire on a surface that aids slower bowlers in the middle overs.
- Urvil Patel – Destructive opener; 65 off 23 in a recent IPL 2026 game
- Anshul Kamboj – 17 wickets, a consistent threat across all venues this season
- Noor Ahmad – Joint-highest wicket-taker with familiarity of the Ahmedabad surface
GT Players to Watch
GT’s top three have averaged 58.29 as a batting unit in IPL 2026 — a figure that makes them near-impossible to contain on this flat deck. Rabada and Prasidh Krishna remain GT’s most dangerous bowlers.
- Shubman Gill – 467 runs, SR 158.3; the backbone of GT’s campaign
- Kagiso Rabada – 21 wickets at an average of 20.04; pace spearhead in Ahmedabad
- B Sai Sudharsan – GT’s top run-scorer; complementary left-hand option at the top
Short Pitch Report – Ahmedabad (Match 66 Summary)
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch for Match 66 is expected to be a true batting surface with some early seam assistance before it flattens out. Dew will be a key factor in the evening match, likely benefiting the chasing team after the 15th over of the second innings.
- Avg first innings score: 175–185
- Spinners effective: Overs 7–15
- Dew impact: Significant from 9 PM IST
- Recommended toss choice: Bowl first
Who Will Win CSK vs GT Match 66?
GT enters this match as the clear favourites. They are amongst the leaders of the IPL 2026 table, are unbeatable at home at Narendra Modi Stadium and have a strong batting average of 58+ this season. CSK, fighting for playoff survival, will need Kamboj and Noor Ahmad to restrict GT under 170 and a top-order blitz to pull off an upset.
Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win Match 66 (Confidence: 65–35 in GT’s favour)
Conclusion
Match 66 is a critical clash in IPL 2026’s playoff race. GT holds every advantage — home ground, form, firepower, but a motivated CSK side can never be written off. So for live score, fantasy tips, player stats and pitch updates of this match, check Allcric which is your one stop solution for all cricket data and match analysis.