BCCI revises GT-CSK schedule, swaps venues due to municipal corporation polls in Gujarat

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revised the schedule for two Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches involving Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings due to municipal corporation elections in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat on April 26.

As per the revised schedule, the afternoon fixture between GT and CSK, originally set to be played in Ahmedabad on April 26, will now take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the match starting at 3:30 PM IST.

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The reverse fixture has also been swapped. The May 21 clash, initially scheduled in Chennai, will now be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with a 7:30 PM IST start.

In an official statement, the IPL said the changes were made to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament while accommodating local administrative requirements related to the elections.

“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces a revision in the schedule of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026,” the statement read.

“The afternoon fixture between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, originally scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on April 26, 2026, will now be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, with the match starting at 03:30 PM IST.”

“Accordingly, the reverse fixture between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, scheduled to be played on May 21, 2026, will now be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, with the match set to begin at 07:30 PM IST,” it added.

Currently, Gujarat Titans sit fifth on the points table with two wins from four matches and head into the fixture after defeating Lucknow Super Giants. Meanwhile, CSK snapped a three-match losing streak with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals at Chepauk.