Chennai Super Kings have played 82 matches in the IPL at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, out of which they have won 53 matches and have been on the losing end on 28 occasions
The form of skipper Gaikwad and the inconsistency of the middle order and spinners are some of the reasons why CSK has been trailing so far in the points table
With both teams eyeing crucial points in the standings, this contest promises a high-intensity battle between CSK's spin-heavy home advantage and GT's top-order firepower.
The clash between the two five-time champions has gained extra significance after Mumbai Indians snapped their four-match losing run with a win over Gujarat Titans on Monday.
Samson scored his 5th IPL hundred in 54 deliveries, hitting 10 boundaries and 6 sixes. He maintained the run-rate for Chennai on the night on a night where batters dominated the surface.