Ahmedabad – The stakes are sky-high at the Narendra Modi Stadium as Gujarat Titans (GT) gear up for a pivotal clash against the already-eliminated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025. For GT, the mission is clear: a win guarantees them a top-two finish, giving them two chances to reach the IPL final. For CSK, it’s a matter of pride — and possibly a legendary farewell for M.S. Dhoni.
The Titans, led by Shubman Gill, have their eyes firmly set on a playoff advantage. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings slipping in the standings, a win here would solidify GT’s position and inject momentum ahead of the knockouts. However, the squad needs to bounce back quickly from their crushing defeat against Lucknow Super Giants, where the bowling attack leaked 235 runs.
While Gujarat’s top three will be expected to fire, the team faces a bigger concern: Jos Buttler is set to exit the squad for international duty. That leaves a question mark hanging over GT’s firepower in the crunch matches.
For Chennai, the battle is about dignity. The once-mighty CSK face the risk of finishing at the bottom of the table for the first time in their history. To leapfrog the Rajasthan Royals, CSK must defeat GT by a near-unreal margin — either by 107 runs or with 45 balls to spare, assuming a 200-run first innings.
Dhoni’s presence adds emotion to the evening. With rumors swirling about this being his final IPL appearance, fans and cricket lovers across the nation will watch with bated breath.
Can GT lock in that crucial top-two berth, or will CSK stage a surprise and give Dhoni the swansong he deserves?