Squad / XI module
CSK
1
Ruturaj GaikwadCaptain
2
Sanju Samson
3
Dewald BrevisOverseas
4
Sarfaraz Khan
5
Shivam Dube
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GT won.
Final 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 |
Final. GT were the final model favorite at 95% before the archived review, score context, and standings pressure update.
5%95%Final. 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 #6 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 GTThis stays as a probable XI until an official team sheet confirms the final lineup.
CSKGT closed with the edge. GT arrive with the stronger standings position at #3 on 14 points, compared with CSK's #6 on 12.
CSK are in the playoff-pressure band at #6. Each result now changes the qualification picture more than early-season noise. Recent form: WLWWW.
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: LWWWW.
How the other recent fixtures played out — scorecard, the moment it tilted, and the standings impact.
| 169 runs |
| Start (IST) | 19:30 · 2026-05-21 |
| Result | Final |
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