IPL 2024 CSK vs GT: Match 7 Dream11 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

GT vs CSK, IPL 2024; Fantasy Tips for the Seventh Match [iplt20.com]

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be playing against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the seventh match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on the 26th of March at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top fantasy predictions, tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

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CSK vs GT Head-to-head Stats

The Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans have played five games against each other. The Titans have a slight advantage in the faceoff with three wins, while the Super Kings have won two games. 

The last time these two teams faced off was in the final of IPL 2023. It was a rain-affected affair, and the game lasted for three days. Coming to the action, the Titans batted first in the game and posted 214 runs on the board in their 20 overs. While the foundation was laid by Wriddhiman Saha, B Sai Sudharsan played a brilliant knock of 96 runs from 47 deliveries to take the score to a formidable one. 

Due to rain interruptions, CSK was tasked with chasing down 171 runs in their 15 overs. It was a team effort that took the Super Kings towards the target. But in the end, it came down to the last two balls. The Super Kings needed ten runs to win the game, and Ravindra Jadeja was on strike. Jadeja struck a six and a four and took CSK to the most dramatic win by five wickets, leading them to their fifth IPL title. 

Gujarat Titans will enter this game under the leadership of a new skipper. They will be eager to avenge their defeat from the previous faceoff; however, CSK will try to square off their faceoff stats. 

CSK vs GT Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium's wicket used for the tournament opener looked very different from the average Chennai wicket. The ball came onto the bat much better, and the batters enjoyed the surface. If it remains the same, then we will be able to see another highly competitive clash.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 1
Matches won batting first: 0
Matches won batting second: 1

Average first innings total: 173
Average second innings total 176
Highest total recorded: 176/4 by Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Lowest total recorded: 173/4 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings

Fantasy Value from the the pitch report

• In the tournament opener, we saw that the new ball bowlers from both teams got some help from the wicket. However, hitting the correct line and length will be essential as the bowlers will have little margin of error. So, you can keep a couple of new ball bowlers in your fantasy XI. 
• Batters with a solid technique against the faster bowlers might be the safer option. This is different from what we see at the Chennai pitch. However, there was enough pace and bounce on the wicket in the tournament opener to test a batter's technique against the faster bowlers.

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CSK vs GT Fantasy Cricket Tips

Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• Given how the wicket behaved in the first match, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, and Ajinky Rahane could be essential players in CSK's batting effort.
• Deepak Chahar and Mustafizur Rahman will be essential in the team's bowling effort. 

Gujarat Titans Heavy Fantasy XI

• Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharshan will be very important from the batter section if the wicket behaves the same way it did in the tournament opener. 
• Spencer Johnson did great with the ball in the match against the Mumbai Indians. With this young Aussie's pace, he can be an essential choice. 

CSK vs GT Winner Predictions

Both teams look well-balanced, and both leaders have started on a winning note. However, defeating CSK at the Chidambaram Stadium is a tough challenge; hence, they will be the favourites for this match. 

CSK vs GT Top Player Picks

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 15 Runs in 1 Match
• The new CSK skipper looked good with the bat but could not score big. Rutraj has the form with him, and it should not be long before he impacts the game with the bat in his hand.

Mustafizur Rahman could be an important choice for the game [X]

Mustafizur Rahman (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 4 Wickets in 1 Match
• The Bangladeshi seamer looked great with the ball in the first match. He picked up critical wickets for CSK and will again be very important for the team. Fizz should be there in your fantasy XI. 

Shubman Gill (GT) 

• IPL 2024 Stats: 31 Runs in 1 Match
• The new GT skipper looked great with the bat in the first game. But Shubman Gill failed to score past the 30s and will look to amend that in this game. With the kind of touch he is in, Gill could be an impactful fantasy choice for the game. 

Spencer will be a great choice for the game [X]

Spnecer Johnson (GT)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 2 Wickets in 1 Match
• Spencer Johnson did a great job with the ball in the first match. He picked up crucial wickets in the death overs, which ensures that Johnson could be a vital point-earner in the fantasy contests of the game.

CSK vs GT Differential Picks

Daryl Mitchell (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 22 Runs in 1 Match
• The Kiwi middle-order batter looked a bit rusty with the bat in the first game. However, Mitchell is a gutsy player, and once he returns to form, he will be a crucial point earner in the fantasy contests. 

David Miller (GT)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 11 Runs in 1 Match
• The South African superstar was nowhere near his best in the first game. However, David Miller could be a game-changer at any stage of a match. His ability to change the complexion of any game with his power-hitting makes Miller a good choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

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CSK vs GT Fantasy Expert Advice

Given how the wicket behaved in the first game and batting strengths of the two teams, a 1-4-2-4 combination looks ideal for the game. 

CSK vs GT Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, B Sai Sudharsan
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Mohit Sharma, Mustafizur Rahman, Rashid Khan

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: B Sai Sudharsan

Chennai Super Kings: 6 Players; Gujarat Titans; 5 Players

CSK vs GT Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Wriddhiman Saha
Batters: David Miller, Daryl Mitchell, Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Rashid Khan, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Daryll Mitchell

Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players; Gujarat Titans: 6 Players