MS Dhoni opposed batting, Ashwin falls again

GT vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: MS Dhoni has won the toss for CSK and has opted to bat first. CSK has once again dropped R Ashwin for Deepak Hooda. For GT, Cagiso Rabada makes way for Garald Koetzi. In the match number 67, Gujarat Titans hosted Chennai Super Kings in their last league match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the points of release of both Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, GT has a chance to seal the top position. One win will confirm his entry into qualifier 1. For MS Dhoni-Netroen CSK, it is about playing for pride, confirming the end at a lower place. However, with all things about Dhoni’s future, he will once again take the center stage. Will this be the last time?

Matching details

• match: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 67, IPL 2025
• date: Sunday, May 25, 2025, 3:30 pm IST
• venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• live streaming: Jiohotstar App and Website/ Star Sports Network

GT vs CSK Match Preview

The Titans of Gujarat, led by Shubman Gill, are in the right form and sit at the top of the IPL 2025 points table, pursuing a top-two finish for direct entry into the finale. Gill, Jose Butler, and Sai Sudarshan, with a major top order, GT is a force at home, supported by a malignant bowling attack led by Rashid Khan and Mohammad Siraj. Their recent performances demonstrate their ability to post and defend large yogas, making them preferred.

Chennai Super Kings, under the new leadership after the tenure of Ruturaj Gikwad, are out of the playoff controversy, but aims to play the spiiler. CSK’s batting depends on the Devon Conway, Ayush Matre and Shivam Dubey, while Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin all offer depth of all rounds. However, married to their inconsistent weather, injuries and the absence of major pacers, left them weak. Narendra Modi can take the stadium’s batting -friendly pitch and a potential dew factors, setting the stage for high scoring encounters, can favor the chasing side. GT’s superior head-to-head records and home advantage give him an edge, but CSK experience in the crunch games makes him dangerous. Expect the battle of strategy and skill in this exciting struggle.

Recent form

• Gujarat Titans He won seven wickets against the Delhi Capital in a high scoring game in Ahmedabad, but Rajasthan Royals lost eight-verses despite Gill’s 84 and Butler’s Fifty Posting led by Fifty’s 209/4.
• Chennai Super Kings (LWLLL): CSK has struggled, with two wins downwards and with six defeats in eight matches. His recent disadvantage to Mumbai Indians exposed the batting pods, although a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad showed a glimpse of the capacity. Youngster Ayush Mahetre’s Quickfier scored 32 off 15 balls against MI.

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch is often known for producing high scoring games, in favor of batsmen. A black earthen pitch with some grass cover is expected, which offers early movements for pacers but later becomes easier to bat. Spinners can get a grip, but may make dew bowling another challenging. The score above 200 is competitive, preferred due to dew.

Ahmedabad Weather Report

On May 25, 2025, Ahmedabad is expected to look around the daytime temperatures around 40 ° C, which falls to about 30 ° C by evening. Humidity will be between 45–52%, with no significant rainfall and most clear sky. High humidity and potential dew players can affect stamina and favor the followed team.

Head-to-head records

• Total matching: 7
• GT wins: ४
• CSK win: 3

Playing 11

• Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (C), Jose Butler (W), Sherfen Rutherford, Shah Rukh Khan, Rahul Tiwariya, Rashid Khan, Gerald Koetzi, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammad Siraj, Arshad Khan, Prasad Khan, Principal Krishna
  • Impact membership,
• Chennai Super Kings:: Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Developed Brevis, Shivam Dubey, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (W/C), Noor Ahmed, Ansul Kamboj, Khalil Ahmed
  • Impact membership: Matheesha Pathirana, Vijay Shankar, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin