Squad / XI module
CSK
1
Sanju Samson
2
Matthew Short
3
Ruturaj GaikwadCaptain
4
Urvil Patel
5
Kartik Sharma
GT won.
GT won by 89 runs The pre-match call gave GT a 95% edge — how it held up, the full scorecard, and the standings impact are below.
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| CSK win probability | 5% |
| GT win probability | 95% |
| Model favorite | GT |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Venue bias (bat-first vs chase) | 52% vs 48% |
| Average first-innings score |
GT won by 89 runs. GT were the final model favorite at 95% before the archived review, score context, and standings pressure update.
5%95%GT won by 89 runs. The archived page for Thursday, 21 May 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai still carries the final model call of GT at 95%. MA Chidambaram Stadium has rewarded teams batting first in 52% of the tracked sample. Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler remain the cleanest batting identifiers for GT, while Noor Ahmad is the direct counter from CSK. The table now shows CSK at #8 and GT at #3, which keeps the result tied back to the wider season picture.
The probabilities shown are final-state snapshots derived from the completed match context.
CSK GTAuto-sourced from ESPNcricinfo team-sheet feed.
CSKGT closed with the edge. GT arrive with the stronger standings position at #3 on 18 points, compared with CSK's #8 on 12.
CSK need a recovery run from #8. The next result matters both for points and for whether the season remains live. Recent form: WWLLL.
GT are in the current top four, so the pressure is about protecting margin and net run rate rather than chasing the cut line. Recent form: LWLWL.
| 169 runs |
| Start (IST) | 19:30 · 2026-05-21 |
| Result | GT won by 89 runs |
GT CSK GT