Forget the standard rivalry rundown. What interested me more than the CSK vs GT head-to-head record since Gufarat’s arrival on the scene is the unseen battle of philosophies. In theory, it is the battle of the GT culture of aggression — their match-winning trait being finding a new hero in every chase, and the CSK philosophy of a true team, frequently based on collective experience and tactical brilliance under duress. However, their history is none-too-straightforward. IPL 2023 was memorable as CSK outclassed GT in last-ball thrillers to win the title but the two sides’ meet-ups at the home ground of GT, the Narendra Modi Stadium, has had both tactical chess and purposeful fireworks. When these two competitive sides meet, it is high-pressure clashes, that are consistently nail-biters and an exciting match experience.
Because of this unique history, no IPL clash feels the same every season. The teams have alternated who gets to be the strong side and the fans care about something more than stars — they are intrigued by the arc of the competition. Which is why for some, watching these iconic matchups, comes with an added thrill, similar to the way they would feel going onto a reliable site before placing an exhilarating bet. Sometimes, you are in for a clinical bowling performance, at other times, a similar performance with the bat shocks you with its brilliance, and that’s the glam and tension of this particular rivalry.
CSK vs GT Head to Head Record
For all all the hype the numbers of their war speak volumes. In the last IPL season, these teams met 7 times. Over my years of following this, the ledger is remarkably close: CSK hold a 4-3 edge in games won, but after that, you have to dig deep into the statistics. That one-win lead for Chennai seems quite significant as it also contains the IPL 2023 Final, a match CSK won on the last ball against GT to lift their fifth trophy. That kind of potential tipping point win that tips the psychological scale these important contests.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| CSK Won | 4 |
| GT Won | 3 |
| Tied / No Result | 0 |
| CSK Highest Score | 206/6 (2024) |
| GT Highest Score | 231/3 (2024) |
CSK vs GT: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
Examining their match outcomes shows how this duel has evolved from Gujarat’s early dominance to Chennai’s championship grit.
| Season | Venue | Winner | Margin | Man of the Match |
| 2025 | Chennai | CSK | 15 Runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad (72 off 45) |
| 2025 | Ahmedabad | GT | 6 Wickets | Shubman Gill (85* off 52) |
| 2024 | Ahmedabad | GT | 35 Runs | Shubman Gill (104 off 55) |
| 2024 | Chennai | CSK | 63 Runs | Shivam Dube (51 off 23) |
| 2023 | Ahmedabad | CSK | 5 Wickets (Final) | Devon Conway (47 off 25) |
| 2023 | Chennai | CSK | 15 Runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad (60 off 44) |
| 2023 | Ahmedabad | GT | 5 Wickets | Rashid Khan (2/26 & 10*) |
CSK vs GT Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
Gujarat Titans (GT) Overall Records vs CSK
The Titans have often relied on their top-order brilliance and spin wizardry to challenge the Super Kings.
| Category | Record Details |
| Highest Team Total | 231/3 (IPL 2024) |
| Lowest Team Total | 143/8 (IPL 2024) |
| Most Runs | Shubman Gill (350+ runs) |
| Most Wickets | Rashid Khan (13 wickets) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Mohit Sharma (3/31) |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Overall Records vs GT
CSK uses their spin-choke and tactical batting depth to dismantle the Titans’ plans.
| Category | Record Details |
| Highest Team Total | 206/6 (IPL 2024) |
| Lowest Team Total | 133/5 (IPL 2022) |
| Most Runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad (380+ runs) |
| Most Wickets | Ravindra Jadeja (8 wickets) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Tushar Deshpande (2/21) |
CSK vs GT Head-to-Head at Home Ground
1) CSK Record at Home Ground (MA Chidambaram Stadium)
In Chennai, the Super Kings have made “Anbuden” their fortress. CSK have won 2 out of their 3 clashes here with GT winning 1 CSK have a spin-heavy attack and the slow, turning tracks of Chepauk have regularly left GT’s middle order averaging in single digits when it came to rotating the strike.
| Category | Record Details |
| Matches Played | 3 |
| CSK Wins | 2 |
| GT Wins | 1 |
| CSK Win Percentage | 66.7% |
| GT Win Percentage | 33.3% |
| CSK Highest Score (at Venue) | 206/6 (IPL 2024) |
| GT Highest Score (at Venue) | 183/6 (IPL 2026) |
2) GT Record at Home Ground (Narendra Modi Stadium)
The story, though, is divided in the biggest stadium of them all. GT may get massive home support and CSK will know they have the measure of this fortress – as evidenced in the rain-affected final in 2023. Traditionally, the quick, bouncy nature here tends to suit GT’s hit-the-deck bowlers while making it a high-scoring arena.
| Category | Record Details |
| Matches Played | 4 |
| GT Wins | 2 |
| CSK Wins | 2 |
| GT Highest Total | 231/3 (IPL 2024) |
| CSK Highest Total | 230/5 (IPL 2025) |
| Most Memorable Match | IPL 2023 Final (CSK won by 5 wickets, DLS) |
| Pitch Characteristic | High-scoring, favors pace and bounce |
Player Contributions in CSK vs GT Fixtures
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
If you are naming the key contributions of this side, Ruturaj is in the centre. He has always turned out match-winning performances against GT, often being the anchor that allows others to explode. The fact that he always finds the gap with precision against GT’s quicks makes him the most lethal batter in this match-up.
2. Shubman Gill (GT)
If Ruturaj is the mainstay for CSK, Gill is the pulse of GT. One of his best exhibitions of dominance came in 2024 when he scored an unbeaten 104. The master of pressure, he calms the storm with textbook strokes dismantling bowling plans.
3. Rashid Khan (GT)
Add a wily spinner into the mix, and their contribution in these pressure cooker contests can not be understated. Rashid has been the go to bowler for GT when it comes to important overs, getting the breakthrough every time CSK looks to accelerate. It is this guile in the middle overs that makes the difference between a winning and losing total.
4. Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
The bulletpoints of this rivalry features Jadeja—his 10 runs of the last two balls of the 2023 final. Apart from his wicket taking, his best economic spells of left-arm spin continuously makes the GT middle order struggle and play reckless shots.
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Conclusion
Out of all the matches I have watched over the years in the IPL, the CPK vs GT fixture is special because of how each side approaches the match tactically. Though the numbers will show CSK holds a marginal advantage (4-3), fanatics will attest this rivalry plays out on the back of GT’s incomparable will to fight, and CSK’s title-winning gene. Each meet is essentially a war zone. With the remaining IPL 2026, expects are charged we are hoping waiting for to what happens next in these electrifying clashes.
FAQs
How many times has CSK won against GT?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has won 4 times against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL.
Who is better, CSK or GT?
Although CSK holds a 4-3 advantage in their head-to-head matchups and boasts 5 titles, and GT won the title in their first season (2022) and made it to the final in 2023 establishing themselves as one of the most successful new franchises.
What is CSK vs GT highest score?
The team with the highest score is Gujarat Titans with 231/3 in 2024 when centurions Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan scored centuries.
