The GT vs CSK head-to-head record is perfectly level at 4–4 across 8 IPL matches. For a rivalry that’s only 4 seasons old, it already has an IPL Final, a Qualifier 1, twin centuries in a single game, and CSK’s biggest victory of IPL 2025. GT won the title in their debut season (2022), while CSK clinched their fifth title by beating GT in the 2023 Final.
This article covers every stat, all 8 match results, highest and lowest totals, top run-scorers, leading wicket-takers, and key players. All data updated through IPL 2025, with IPL 2026 starting March 28.
GT vs CSK Head-to-Head Stats
In 8 completed matches, both teams have won exactly 4 each. GT won the first three meetings in 2022 and early 2023. Then CSK hit back with three straight wins, including the 2023 Qualifier 1 and IPL Final. The 2024 season was split 1–1. CSK won the only 2025 meeting by 83 runs.
| Matches Played | GT Won | CSK Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Venue-Wise Breakdown
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Four matches here, split 2–2. GT won both 2022 encounters at home, but CSK won the 2023 IPL Final and the 2025 league match (by 83 runs) at this very ground. That’s quite the turnaround.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk): CSK are unbeaten against GT at Chepauk, winning both matches here. The spin-friendly conditions and Dhoni’s tactical nous at home have been too much for GT. They won Qualifier 1 in 2023 and the 2024 league match here.
Neutral Venues (DY Patil, Brabourne, Mumbai): Both 2022 matches at neutral venues went GT’s way. These were during GT’s title-winning debut campaign when they were the form team of the tournament.
GT vs CSK Match Results (All IPL Seasons)
GT entered the IPL in 2022, so this rivalry is just 4 seasons old. Here are all the GT vs CSK matches played so far.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-May-2025 | CSK | 83 runs | NM Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 10-May-2024 | GT | 35 runs | NM Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 26-Mar-2024 | CSK | 63 runs | Chepauk, Chennai |
| 29-May-2023 | CSK | 5 wickets (DLS) | NM Stadium (IPL Final) |
| 23-May-2023 | CSK | 15 runs | Chepauk (Qualifier 1) |
| 31-Mar-2023 | GT | 5 wickets | NM Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 17-Apr-2022 | GT | 3 wickets | DY Patil, Mumbai |
| 03-Apr-2022 | GT | 7 wickets | MCA, Pune |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
- IPL 2022: GT’s dream debut. They won both meetings against CSK at neutral venues in Maharashtra. Rashid Khan and David Miller’s finishing was key. GT went on to win the IPL title that year, while CSK had an uncharacteristic offseason.
- IPL 2023: This is where the rivalry exploded. GT won the league match by 5 wickets in Ahmedabad. But CSK hit back when it mattered most. They won Qualifier 1 at Chepauk by 15 runs, restricting GT to 157. Then came the blockbuster: the IPL 2023 Final at Ahmedabad, where CSK won by 5 wickets (DLS) in a rain-affected thriller. Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round display sealed CSK’s fifth IPL title, tying them with MI as the most successful franchise ever.
- IPL 2024: Honours split 1–1. CSK hammered GT by 63 runs at Chepauk, with Shivam Dube’s 51 off 23 powering them to 206/6. In the return fixture at Ahmedabad, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan both hit centuries as GT posted 231 and won by 35 runs. That match featured twin hundreds in a single innings, a rare IPL feat.
- IPL 2025: CSK’s farewell flourish. On May 25 at Ahmedabad, Dewald Brevis (57 off 23), Devon Conway (52), and Urvil Patel (37 off 19) powered CSK to 230/5, their highest total of the entire season. GT were then bowled out for just 147, with Anshul Kamboj (3/13) and Noor Ahmad (3/21) tearing through the line-up. CSK won by 83 runs. MS Dhoni took the final catch of the match, leaving fans guessing whether it was his IPL farewell.
Highest Team Score in GT vs CSK Matches
Both teams have breached 230 in this rivalry, making it one of the IPL’s highest-scoring fixtures.
| Team | Highest Score | Year / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| GT | 231/3 | 2024 / Ahmedabad |
| CSK | 230/5 | 2025 / Ahmedabad |
- GT’s 231/3 in May 2024 at Ahmedabad was powered by twin centuries. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan both smashed hundreds in the same innings. That’s a rare feat in IPL history and shows just how dangerous GT’s top order can be at their home ground.
- CSK’s 230/5 in May 2025 was their highest total of a miserable season. Dewald Brevis (57 off 23) went berserk in the death overs, and Devon Conway (52) provided the early foundation. Ironically, their best batting performance came in a dead rubber.
Lowest Team Score in GT vs CSK Matches
When the bowling is on target, even these batting-heavy teams can be contained.
| Team | Lowest Score | Year / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| GT | 137 all out | Lowest vs CSK in IPL |
| CSK | 133 all out | Lowest vs GT in IPL |
Most Runs in GT vs CSK Matches
Ruturaj Gaikwad leads the run charts, which makes sense given he’s been CSK’s captain and most consistent batter across all meetings. Shubman Gill is close behind, with his century in 2024 being the standout knock.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Innings | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 350 | 8 | CSK’s captain, anchor |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 299 | 8 | HS: 103 (2024) |
| 3 | Shubman Gill | GT | 287 | 8 | HS: 104 (2024) |
- Gaikwad’s 350 runs across 8 innings show his consistency as CSK’s top-order anchor. His unbeaten 42 in the 2024 Chepauk match chased down a small target, and he’s been involved in every key CSK win against GT.
- Shubman Gill’s 104 at Ahmedabad in 2024 is the highest individual score in this rivalry. He combined with Sai Sudharsan (103) for a rare twin-century opening stand that powered GT to 231. Both batters scored centuries in the same innings, something that’s happened only a handful of times in IPL history.
- MS Dhoni’s runs in this rivalry might be modest in volume, but his impact goes beyond statistics. His finishing ability, tactical captaincy, and the fact that he led CSK to beat GT in the 2023 Final at their home ground in Ahmedabad make him the most influential player in this head-to-head.
Most Wickets in GT vs CSK Matches
Rashid Khan leads the wicket charts for GT, while Matheesha Pathirana has been CSK’s most consistent wicket-taker in this fixture.
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Key Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Khan | GT | 9 | Leg-spin, economical |
| 2 | Mohit Sharma | GT | 9 | Death-over specialist |
| 3 | Matheesha Pathirana | CSK | 8 | Slingy pace, yorkers |
- Rashid Khan’s 9 wickets in just 8 matches underline his quality. The Afghan leg-spinner has been GT’s most reliable bowler in every season, and his economy rate against CSK’s middle order has been exceptional. He rarely gets hit for boundaries in the middle overs.
- Mohit Sharma’s 9 wickets (also for GT) reflect his effectiveness as a death-over bowler. His slower balls and cutters have been particularly useful at Ahmedabad, where the pitch tends to grip in the second innings.
- Matheesha Pathirana’s 8 wickets for CSK show why he’s considered one of the most exciting young fast bowlers in the IPL. His slingy action and yorkers at 140+ kph have troubled GT’s batters, especially in the Chepauk encounters.
Best Bowling Figures in GT vs CSK Matches
With only 8 matches played, the bowling record list is still developing. But the 2025 Ahmedabad match produced two excellent spells.
| Player | Team | Figures | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 3/13 | IPL 2025 | NM Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | 3/21 | IPL 2025 | NM Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 2/19 | Multiple | Consistently economical |
- Anshul Kamboj’s 3/13 in the 2025 Ahmedabad match are the best bowling figures in GT vs CSK history. The young CSK medium-pacer used the conditions smartly, getting movement early and keeping GT’s batters guessing with his variations. His figures came in a match where CSK won by their biggest margin ever against GT.
- Noor Ahmad’s 3/21 in the same match complemented Kamboj perfectly. The Afghan left-arm wrist spinner ran through GT’s middle and lower order after the top order had already been dismissed. Together, Kamboj and Noor Ahmad combined for 6/34, which is the best combined bowling effort in this rivalry.
- Rashid Khan hasn’t produced a single dominant spell against CSK, but his consistency is unmatched. His economy rate in this fixture hovers around 7.5, which in matches that regularly produce 200+ totals is genuinely impressive.
Key Players in the GT vs CSK Rivalry
Despite being just 8 matches old, this rivalry already has its defining characters. An IPL Final and multiple high-stakes encounters have elevated certain players to iconic status in this fixture.
Key GT Players Against CSK
- Shubman Gill – 287 runs as GT’s captain, including the highest individual score in this rivalry (104 in 2024). His elegant batting is well-suited to Ahmedabad’s flat pitch, and his twin-century partnership with Sudharsan is one of the most memorable moments in this head-to-head.
- Sai Sudharsan – 299 runs, including his own century (103) in the same 2024 match where Gill scored one. Sudharsan’s consistency at the top of the order has been crucial to GT’s batting success. He averages over 40 against CSK.
- Rashid Khan – 9 wickets with an economy rate that rarely goes above 8. The leg-spinner’s control in the middle overs has been GT’s primary weapon for containing CSK’s run-scoring. His impact goes beyond wickets. He dries up boundaries.
- Jos Buttler – Though a newer addition to this rivalry (joined GT in 2025), Buttler’s explosive batting adds a dimension that GT previously lacked. His presence at the top of the order alongside Gill makes GT’s batting one of the strongest in IPL 2026.
Key CSK Players Against GT
- MS Dhoni – His runs in this rivalry are modest, but his impact is enormous. Dhoni captained CSK to victory in the 2023 IPL Final against GT at their home ground. His tactical decisions, wicketkeeping, and calm under pressure have been the difference in CSK’s biggest wins. He took the final catch in the 2025 match, potentially his last IPL moment.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – ~350 runs, the leading run-scorer in this rivalry. As CSK’s current captain, Gaikwad has been the most consistent batter in this fixture. His ability to anchor innings and accelerate in the middle overs has been critical against GT’s balanced bowling.
- Ravindra Jadeja – ~5 wickets and crucial runs. His all-round display in the 2023 Final was the performance of the tournament. Jadeja has now been traded to RR for IPL 2026, so future GT vs CSK matches won’t feature his contributions for CSK.
- Matheesha Pathirana – ~8 wickets with his unique slingy action. The Sri Lankan pacer’s yorkers have been particularly effective against GT’s power-hitters. His ability to bowl at 140+ kph from an unusual angle makes him difficult to read and score off.
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GT vs CSK Head-to-Head: Summary
It’s 4–4 across 8 matches – a perfectly balanced rivalry between two IPL champion teams. GT dominated early, but CSK’s big-match pedigree has levelled the playing field.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 8 |
| GT Wins | 4 |
| CSK Wins | 4 |
| IPL Finals | 1 (2023 – CSK won by 5 wkts, DLS) |
| Highest Team Score | 231/3 – GT (2024, Ahmedabad) |
| Lowest Team Score | 133– CSK |
| Highest Individual Score | 104 – Shubman Gill, GT (2024) |
| Most Runs | 350 – Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) |
| Most Wickets | 9 – Rashid Khan (GT) / Mohit Sharma (GT) |
| Best Bowling | 3/13 – Anshul Kamboj, CSK (2025) |
| Biggest Win Margin | 83 runs – CSK (2025, Ahmedabad) |
| Next Match (IPL 2026) | April 3, 2026 – Ahmedabad |
Eight matches, four wins each, one IPL Final, and twin centuries in a single innings. The GT vs CSK rivalry is the IPL’s fastest-growing fixture. GT brought the fearless energy of a new franchise; CSK brought decades of championship experience. With Sanju Samson now in yellow and Jadeja in pink, the April 3 meeting at Ahmedabad marks the start of a new chapter in a rivalry that already feels bigger than its age.
