GT vs CSK, 67th Match, TATA IPL 2025

The 67th match of TATA IPL 2025 pits Gujarat Titans (GT) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on May 25, 2025, 3:30 PM IST. GT, leading with 18 points from 13 games (9 wins, 4 losses, NRR +0.795), need a win to secure a top-two finish for two playoff chances, coming off a 33-run loss to LSG (235/2 vs 202/9). CSK, bottom with 6 points (3 wins, 10 losses), are eliminated and play for pride after a 6-wicket loss to RR, aiming to avoid the wooden spoon. Their earlier 2025 clash in Chennai was abandoned at 122/2 (CSK, 10.1 overs) due to rain. GT lead the head-to-head 3-2, with a 5-wicket win in 2023 at Ahmedabad.

Narendra Modi Stadium’s batting-friendly pitch (average 1st innings: 200, RR 9.5 in 2025) favors high scores, with pacers (economy 8.7) getting early bounce and spinners (economy 8.2) gripping later. Five of six 2025 matches here were won batting first, bucking the venue’s chasing trend (20/36 wins). No dew is expected for the 3:30 PM start, leveling the toss. GT’s top order (Sudharsan: 617 runs, Gill: 601 runs) and bowling (Krishna: 21 wickets) outshine CSK’s struggling batting (top order average 23.68) and inconsistent bowling (0/5 defending). GT’s home dominance (10/18 wins) and form (W-W-W-L-W) make them favorites, but CSK’s Brevis and Dhoni could spark an upset.

🏆 Winning Probability:
📊 Gujarat Titans – 75% ✅
📊 Chennai Super Kings – 25%

📋 If GT Bats First:
✅ Expected Total: 200–220 runs, led by Sai Sudharsan’s fluency and Shubman Gill’s anchoring.
✅ Key Bowlers (CSK): Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed must strike early to keep GT under 210.
✅ Finishers to Watch: Sherfane Rutherford and Rahul Tewatia could push GT past 215 with late hitting.

📋 If CSK Bats First:
✅ Expected Total: 170–190 runs, driven by Dewald Brevis’ aggression and Shivam Dube’s finishing.
✅ Key Bowlers (GT): Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj will target CSK’s top order to restrict them under 180.
✅ Game Changers: MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja could accelerate for a competitive total.

Gujarat Titans (GT):

• Shubman Gill (c)

• Sai Sudharsan

• Jos Buttler (wk)

• Sherfane Rutherford

• Shahrukh Khan

• Rahul Tewatia

• Arshad Khan

• Rashid Khan

• Kagiso Rabada

• Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore

• Mohammed Siraj

• Prasidh Krishna
  Impact Player Options: Gerald Coetzee, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

• Ayush Mhatre

• Shaik Rasheed

• Urvil Patel

• Ravindra Jadeja

• Dewald Brevis

• Shivam Dube

• MS Dhoni (c & wk)

• Ravichandran Ashwin

• Anshul Kamboj

• Noor Ahmad

• Khaleel Ahmed
  Impact Player Options: Matheesha Pathirana, Deepak Hooda, Devon Conway

🔴 Gujarat Titans (GT):
✅ Strengths:

• Potent top order (Sudharsan: 617 runs, Gill: 601 runs, Buttler: 406 runs) with 1,600+ combined runs in 2025.

• Dominant bowling (Krishna: 21 wickets, Siraj: 15 wickets, Sai Kishore’s 3/25 vs LSG) with best powerplay economy (7.5).

• Strong home record (10/18 wins at Ahmedabad, 3/6 vs CSK). 

❌ Weaknesses:

• Rashid Khan’s lean form (3 wickets in 2025, worst IPL season).

• Recent 33-run loss to LSG exposed middle-order fragility. 

⭐ Key Players:

• Sai Sudharsan: Orange Cap holder, 112* vs DC, 452 runs at venue.

• Shubman Gill: 601 runs, 953 runs at Ahmedabad (highest).

• Prasidh Krishna: Purple Cap leader, 21 wickets, SR 13.71.

🔵 Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
✅ Strengths:

• Spin-heavy attack (Noor: 20 wickets, Jadeja: 10 wickets, Ashwin) suited to Ahmedabad’s slowing pitch.

• Brevis’ middle-order form (350+ runs, SR 150) and Dhoni’s finishing (SR 160 in 2025).

• Mhatre’s emergence (206 runs, SR 187.27). 

❌ Weaknesses:

• Poor top-order form (average 23.68, SR 140.74, 0/5 defending).

• Worst season (3/13 wins, L-L-L-L-L), morale hit by RR loss.

⭐ Key Players:

• Dewald Brevis: 350+ runs, key for 180+ totals.

• Noor Ahmad: 20 wickets, SR 12, economy 7.5.

• MS Dhoni: Clutch finisher, potential game-changer.

🏟 Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

🌡 Weather: 38°C (max 41°C, min 29°C), 40% humidity, 5% rain chance, no dew for 3:30 PM start. Hot and dry, favoring batting first.

Pitch Characteristics:
✅ Batting Paradise: Average 1st innings: 200 (2025, RR 9.5). Highest: 243/5 (PBKS vs GT, 2025). Lowest: 89 (GT vs DC, 2024). 

✅ Pace and Spin: Pacers (economy 8.7) get early bounce; spinners (economy 8.2) grip in middle overs. Five of six 2025 matches won batting first. 

✅ Boundary Sizes: 61m square, 75m straight, enabling high boundary percentage (15.3% 1st innings).

Ideal Strategy:
🧤 Batting First: Target 200-210, preserving wickets for Sudharsan/Rutherford’s surge.
💡 Bowling First: Early wickets (Gill/Mhatre) and spin in middle overs (Noor/Chahal) are key. Toss less critical with no dew.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) Recent Performance:
🔥 Batting Strength: Sudharsan’s 112* and Gill’s 93* chased 200 vs DC; 202/9 vs LSG showed depth.
💥 Bowling Dominance: Krishna’s 21 wickets, Siraj’s 15 wickets, Sai Kishore’s 3/25 vs LSG.
🎯 Form Guide: Strong (W-W-W-L-W), 9/13 wins, playoff-bound.
⚠️ Team Weakness: Rashid’s 3 wickets in 2025, middle-order collapse vs LSG (7/62 in 10 overs).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Recent Performance:
🧨 Batting Depth: Brevis’ 50+ vs RR, Mhatre’s 206 runs (SR 187.27), Dhoni’s late cameos.
⚔️ Bowling Threats: Noor’s 20 wickets (4/25 vs KKR), Jadeja’s economy 7.8 vs GT.
🔥 Venue Record: 1/3 wins at Ahmedabad, 5-wicket loss in 2023.
⚠️ Team Weakness: Top-order collapses (0/5 defending), poor form (L-L-L-L-L).

Overall Verdict: GT’s form, home dominance (10/18 wins), and top-order strength (Sudharsan, Gill) give them a 75% win probability, supported by betting odds (Dafabet ~1.60). CSK’s spin (Noor, Jadeja) and Brevis’ form pose a threat, but their poor season (3/13 wins) and top-order struggles favor GT. Expect a high-scoring game, with GT defending 210+ or chasing 190+ comfortably. X posts highlight CSK’s slim chance, needing a 5.75 run-rate margin to avoid the wooden spoon, but GT’s dominance prevails.

⚔️ Powerplay Battle: Gill/Sudharsan vs Khaleel/Noor; Mhatre/Rasheed vs Krishna/Siraj. GT’s 72/0 in 6 overs vs LSG (2023) sets the tone.
🔄 Spin vs Middle Order: Rashid/Sai Kishore vs Brevis/Dube; Noor/Jadeja vs Rutherford/Tewatia. CSK’s spin (35 wickets) is key.
💣 Death Overs Execution: Rutherford/Tewatia vs Pathirana/Ahmed; Dhoni/Dube vs Rabada/Krishna. GT’s 50+ in death overs vs DC was decisive.
🧱 Top-Order Consistency: Sudharsan’s 617 runs vs Brevis’ 350+. GT’s openers are in form.
🧠 Captaincy Tactics: Gill’s batting-first preference vs Dhoni’s spin reliance. GT’s home knowledge prevails.

🧠 Top Fantasy Picks:
🔹 Captain Choice: 🔥 Sai Sudharsan (GT) – Orange Cap holder, likely to score 60+.
🔹 Vice-Captain Choice: ⚡ Prasidh Krishna (GT) – Purple Cap leader, 21 wickets.
🔹 Budget Pick: 💎 Dewald Brevis (CSK) – Differential for middle-order runs.

Dream11 Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler

• Batsmen: Sai Sudharsan (C), Shubman Gill, Dewald Brevis

• All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Tewatia

• Bowlers: Prasidh Krishna (VC), Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Siraj
  Note: Prioritize GT batsmen (Sudharsan, Gill) for batting first; Brevis, Dube for CSK’s response. Adjust based on toss and final XI.

🔍 Key Player Match-Ups:

• Sai Sudharsan vs Noor Ahmad: Sudharsan’s 617 runs face Noor’s 20 wickets. If Sudharsan fires, GT set 210+; if Noor strikes, CSK restrict below 200.

• Dewald Brevis vs Prasidh Krishna: Brevis’ 350+ runs meet Krishna’s 21 wickets. If Brevis dominates, CSK post 190+; if Krishna strikes, GT control early.

• Shubman Gill vs Ravindra Jadeja: Gill’s 601 runs face Jadeja’s 10 wickets. If Gill fires, GT race to 80+ in powerplay; if Jadeja strikes, CSK gain momentum.

📊 Win Probability & Betting Odds:

• Gujarat Titans (GT): 75% (Odds: ~1.60–1.75) ✅

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 25% (Odds: ~2.25–2.40)

🏆 Final Prediction
GT are favored to win with their dominant form (9/13 wins), home advantage (10/18 wins), and top-order firepower (Sudharsan, Gill), leveraging Ahmedabad’s batting-friendly track (200 average). The ML model predicts GT’s success, supported by Krishna’s 21 wickets and a 75% win probability, securing a top-two finish. CSK’s spin (Noor, Jadeja) and Brevis’ form could challenge, but their poor season (3/13 wins) and top-order struggles tilt the scales. Expect GT to defend 210-220 or chase 190-200 with 5-7 wickets. X posts note CSK’s slim chance to avoid the wooden spoon, but GT’s dominance prevails.

📢 Final Thoughts
Sudharsan, Gill, and Brevis are key fantasy picks for Ahmedabad’s flat track; Krishna, Noor, and Siraj will take wickets. Jadeja and Tewatia add all-round value. The 3:30 PM start eliminates dew, favoring batting first.

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