Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Rashid Khan
Ravindra Jadeja
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Rashid Khan
Ravindra Jadeja
Matheesha Pathirana
Shubman Gill
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Rashid Khan | | All-rounder | 9.5 | 84 | 15 | 18 | 92.8 |
| VC | Ravindra Jadeja | | All-rounder | 9 | 82 | 15 | 18 | 91.7 |
| 3 | Matheesha Pathirana | | Bowler | 9 | 85 | 15 | 16.5 | 86.2 |
| 4 | Shubman Gill | | Batter | 10 | 82 | 15 | 16.5 | 85.2 |
| 5 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | | Batter | 9.5 | 78 | 15 | 16.5 | 82.4 |
| 6 | Sai Sudharsan | | Batter | 8 | 74 | 15 | 16.5 | 81.7 |
| 7 | Mohammed Shami | | Bowler | 9 | 72 | 15 | 16.5 | 80.5 |
| 8 | Devon Conway | | Batter | 9 | 72 | 15 | 16.5 | 79.8 |
| 9 | David Miller | | Batter | 8.5 | 66 | 15 | 15 | 75.6 |
| 10 | MS Dhoni | | WK-Batter | 8.5 | 55 | 15 | 16.5 | 74.8 |
Pitch Report — Motera
Motera's surface offers true bounce and rewards good cricket. Both pacers and spinners find assistance. The large outfield makes boundary-hitting harder, putting a premium on running between wickets.
No strong preference. Both batting first and chasing have been equally successful at Motera this season.
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans have had the upper hand against Chennai Super Kings since their debut in 2022. GT's aggressive approach under Shubman Gill has troubled CSK, though Dhoni's presence always makes this rivalry unpredictable.
GT vs CSK — Match Preview
GT host CSK at the world's largest stadium in an afternoon encounter. Gill vs Pathirana is pace vs timing, while Rashid Khan against CSK's experienced middle order is a battle of wits. Dhoni's potential last visit to Motera adds emotional weight to this fixture.
Why Watch This Match
- Motera's 132,000-seat stadium — the grandest stage in cricket
- Rashid Khan vs Jadeja — spin all-rounder rivalry
- Gill vs Pathirana — elegance vs raw pace
- Dhoni's possible last match at the world's largest stadium