Final result
Chennai Super Kings won by 63 runs
Player of the match: S Dube
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 4–4 GTVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · S Dube
Match preview & overview
Chennai Super Kings dismantle Gujarat Titans by 63 runs at Chepauk
Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 63 runs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on 26 March 2024. CSK batted first after Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to field, posting 206/6 from their 20 overs. Gujarat Titans never matched the asking rate in their reply, finishing on 143/8. Shivam Dube was named Player of the Match for his contribution to a middle-overs passage that produced 86 runs for 2 wickets and determined the size of the target. The result kept the head-to-head record between the sides perfectly level: 4 wins each from 8 IPL meetings.
The innings was built in phases. CSK's powerplay return of 69 runs for 1 wicket was 26 runs above the venue's historical average of 43, giving them a platform the middle order could build on rather than recover. When Gujarat Titans batted, their own powerplay produced 43 runs but for the cost of 2 wickets, leaving them behind the required rate almost immediately. By the time the death overs arrived, the match was settled. GT's final four overs yielded only 29 runs for 3 wickets, against CSK's 51 in the same phase.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
8 completed meetings, level at 4–4
Seasons 2022–2025
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Gujarat Titans8
Total meetings
0
No results
8
In last 8
Recent encounters
Last 82025CSK won by 83 runs
2024GT won by 35 runs
2024CSK won by 63 runs
2023CSK won by 5 wickets
2023CSK won by 15 runs
2023GT won by 5 wickets
2022GT won by 7 wickets
2022GT won by 3 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
CSK's powerplay gave them an immediate platform
Chennai Super Kings raced to 69 runs for 1 wicket in the first six overs, well above Chepauk's average powerplay return of 43 runs. That early acceleration proved decisive. Gujarat Titans never threatened the asking rate once the powerplay of the chase yielded only 43 runs for 2 wickets.
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Shivam Dube named Player of the Match
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Gujarat Titans' death overs exposed the target's scale
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Toss decision did not pay off for Gujarat Titans
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Head-to-head stays level at four wins apiece
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may suit this fixture better than outright result lines, given how significantly phase-by-phase scoring diverged between the two sides.
- Chepauk's spin-friendly surface historically compresses scoring in the middle overs, which may affect how total-runs markets price up at this venue.
- With only a 46 per cent chase success rate across 127 matches at this ground, first-innings total lines could carry more weight than win-line markets suggest.
- Player performance markets are worth contextualising against the powerplay data: CSK's 69 runs in six overs was 26 runs above the venue average, which points to top-order batter markets being particularly active here.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
What was the result of CSK vs GT on 26 March 2024?
Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 63 runs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. CSK posted 206/6 from their 20 overs and GT were bowled out for 143/8 in reply.
Who won the Player of the Match in CSK vs GT on 26 March 2024?
Shivam Dube was named Player of the Match. He was the standout performer during CSK's middle overs, a phase that yielded 86 runs for 2 wickets and effectively set up the competitive total.
What is the head-to-head record between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans?
Across 8 IPL meetings, the sides are level at 4 wins each with no no-results. CSK have won three of the last five encounters, including this 63-run win at Chepauk in March 2024.
Where can I watch IPL matches in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can stream via Sky Go or pick up a day pass through NOW TV. Check Sky's schedule for specific match times converted to UK time.
What is Chepauk's average first-innings score in T20 matches?
Across 127 matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, the average first-innings score is 192 runs. CSK's 206/6 in this match was 14 runs above that benchmark, which put significant pressure on GT from the outset.
Who won the toss in CSK vs GT on 26 March 2024?
Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field. Chepauk's chase success rate of 46 per cent across 127 matches meant that fielding first was always a marginal call, and CSK's powerful batting display made it a difficult choice to justify.
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Photo credits (5)
- Shivam Dube — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Anil Kumble — photo by shrivsa from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Karun Nair — photo by User:Vishu@2008, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source