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IPL: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Date: May 18, 2025 Starting time: 15:30 (IST) Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Chennai Super Kings will head to Ahmedabad on May 18 to face Gujarat Titans in Match 69 of the 2025 IPL. Betting tips are live and SportsBoom has previewed the upcoming match at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Bruce Douglas

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Last updated: 2025-05-22

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Chennai Super Kings head to Ahmedabad on May 25 to face Gujarat Titans in Match 67. IPL betting tips are live and SportsBoom has previewed the upcoming match at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Gujarat Titans have reached the IPL 2025 playoffs in emphatic fashion, claiming timely wins to place themselves as one of the top contenders.For five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, it’s been a season to forget, getting eliminated too soon and facing one of their worst finishes.

GT would be aiming to make a statement and is primed to compete in Qualifier 1, while CSK would only have their reputation left to play for.

Gujarat Titans welcome Chennai Super Kings to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 18 and IPL cricket betting is in full swing.

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability: Gujarat Titans Favoured

Gujarat Titans: 31/50 (1.62) - 61.7%
Chennai Super Kings: 13/10 (2.30) - 43.5%
Odds courtesy of BetWinner - subject to change

Chennai Super Kings have been at the top many times in IPL history, but their form in 2025 can hardly be compared to those glory outings.

Facing a Gujarat Titans team that would be backing itself to perhaps go all the way this year, the visitors will face major odds in Ahmedabad.

GT have built a team strong on batting and bowling and have been backed to seal a win against CSK, who have struggled across the board.

With Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings predictions being made, best online betting sites are listing odds for an intriguing IPL match.

Head-to-Head Record (IPL)

Last five Indian Premier League meetings

Date	Winning Team	Victory Margin
May 10, 2024	Gujarat Titans	35 runs
March 26, 2024	Chennai Super Kings	63 runs
May 28, 2023	Chennai Super Kings	5 wickets
May 23, 2023	Chennai Super Kings	15 runs
March 31, 2023	Gujarat Titans	5 wickets

Gujarat Titans: Current Squad

Key Players to Watch

Shubman Gill: Some cricketers struggle to balance the role of a captain and that of a player, but Gill has proven himself capable of excellence in both duties for Gujarat Titans. In the recent win against Mumbai Indians, entering the match at #2, he scored 43 runs from 46 balls to help his team reach a somewhat defensible total.
Prasidh Krishna: While it has been argued that T20 cricket is a batsman’s game, players like Krishna complicate that debate with superlative performances. His recent efforts include two wickets for 19 runs against SRH and one wicket for 37 against MI. The pace bowler’s form could be key for Gujarat heading into the playoffs.
Jos Buttler: Although he will not be available for the playoffs, the English star still has a pivotal role in securing their playoff spot. He contributed 64 runs from 37 balls against Sunrisers, followed by 30 runs from 27 balls against Mumbai, emphasising the importance of big efforts from the Gujarat Titans’ top-order.

Chennai Super Kings: Current Squad

Key Players to Watch

MS Dhoni- The rumour mill has been turning recently as the future of the legendary MSD becomes headline news. Amid speculation that the wicketkeeper-batsman will retire after -Chennai’s final game of IPL 2025 against Gujarat Titans, he could put on a legacy-defining performance before finally handing the reins over.

Noor Ahmad- The Afghani spin wizard has been immense this season, standing joint-top in the race for the IPL’s Purple Cap award. In the win against Kolkata Knight Riders, he claimed four wickets for 31 runs and has established himself as a primary wicket-taker. CSK would be looking at Ahmad to lead the attack next season.

Dewald Brevis- With decent contributions for Chennai this season, the South African all-rounder has been aiming to make a statement about his international future as well. He scored 32 runs from 26 balls in the loss to Punjab Kings and then top-scored with 52 runs from just 25 balls in the CSK’s win against KKR.

Predicted Line-ups

SportsBoom has looked at possible line-ups for both teams, with CSK vs GT predictions being made ahead of their clash in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans

1.    Sai Sudharshan (A left-handed batsman who is among the season’s top 5 scorers)
2.    Shubman Gill (The captain has experience and determination when at the crease)
3.    Jos Buttler (GT will aim to utilise the Englishman as he departs before the playoffs)
4.    Rahul Tewatia (With a reputation as a finisher, he excels under intense pressure)
5.    M Shahrukh Khan (An aggressive middle-order batsman who scores rapidly)
6.    Washington Sundar (An all-rounder who contributes with the bat and the ball)
7.    Rashid Khan (This Afghani all-rounder could be a key player for his franchise)
8.    Sai Kishore (The spinner also doubles as a lower-order impact batsman)
9.    Arshad Khan (A left-arm pace bowler with proven wicket-taking stock)
10.    Mohammed Siraj (This fast bowler gets dangerous swing and seam movement)
11.    Prasidh Krishna (The pace bowler is among the top 5 wicket-takers in IPL 2025)

Chennai Super Kings

1.    Ayush Mhatre (The young opener has been brought in to earn top-order experience)
2.    Devon Conway (A New Zealand top-order batsman who has shifted up the list)
3.    Vijay Shankar (With Sam Curran out, the all-rounder will need to up his contributions)
4.    Ravindra Jadeja (The veteran all-rounder has proven his value to CSK this season)
5.    Dewald Brevis (This South African all-rounder has been mostly reliable in 2025)
6.    MS Dhoni (There has been speculation that this will be MSD’s retirement game)
7.    Shivam Dube (A genuine impact player who can strike the ball a long way)
8.    Deepak Hooda (Another all-rounder who offers run-scoring and wicket-taking)
9.    Matheesha Pathirana (This Sri Lankan bowler serves near-unplayable yorkers)
10.    Noor Ahmad (This Afghani spinner is among the top five bowlers in the season)
11.    Khaleel Ahmed (This fast bowler is earning his place as a team regular)

Suggested Bets

IPL betting sites have unveiled the odds for GT vs CSK on May 25, including suggested bets such as these:

Team to Win the Toss - Chennai Super Kings: Stand-in captain MS Dhoni will call the coin toss in possibly his last game for CSK, and he could be given the rub and an early advantage for his franchise (19/20 with Betandyou) (19/20 with BetWinner)

Value Bets

Pre-match betting odds for the match are live, with IPL matches betting offers available value bets like these:

First Ball of the Match - 1 Run: Gujarat Titans have one of the top bowlers of the season and Chennai Super Kings also have some firepower in their attack, which could see a more conservative approach to the first ball (5/1 with BetWinner) (5/1 with Betandyou).

Prediction: Gujarat Titans to Win

Gujarat Titans would back themselves to cement their place in Qualifier 1, having led the Indian Premier League table multiple times this season. Chennai Super Kings would only be playing for a win to lift them from the bottom of the table.

While CSK has the emotional edge, given claims about MS Dhoni’s looming retirement, GT has staked their claim as championship worthy and are hard to deny this season. As such, SportsBoom’s Chennai Super Kings prediction is that Gujarat Titans spoil the mood in Ahmedabad and gain crucial momentum heading into the playoffs.

Bruce DouglasSports Writer

Bruce Douglas has more than 12 years of experience in local news media. He has worked at all levels of print and online publication, from crime and politics to photography, newspaper layout, proofreading, mentoring, sub-editing, and leading a newsroom. He played numerous sports at the school level and enjoys keeping up to date.