IPL 2022, GT Predicted XI vs CSK: Will Vijay Shankar Keep His Place For Gujarat Titans?

Table-toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) face a struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their next Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter. CSK are looking to make a resurgence, having won their first match of the season by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore, and will look to continue their upward curve after losing their first four matches of the season, but GT are on a roll, winning four of their five matches so far. They have put in good overall team performances, but there may be focus on Vijay Shankar, who flopped after returning from injury and replacing the young B Sai Sudharshan in the playing XI. Sai Sudharshan looked promising in his few appearances, while Shankar has not impressed when he has played.

Here's our GT predicted XI against CSK:

Shubman Gill:Shubman Gill, after a duck in his first match of the season, has found good form, hitting his highest ever IPL score in his second game and then bettering it in the next. He has had two poor outings since, but looks in good nick and will be crucial for GT with the bat.

Matthew Wade: Matthew Wade is yet to fire for GT, but was starting to look dangerous in their last outing. While they have players like Wriddhiman Saha and Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the wings, they will likely give the Australian a longer rope.

Vijay Shankar:Vijay Shankar instantly replaced B Sai Sudharshan after regaining fitness, and GT are unlikely to drop the all-rounder after just one poor display. He will, however, be wary of his position being at risk and will want to make the most of whatever opportunities come his way.

Hardik Pandya:Captain Hardik Pandya has taken to his new No.4 role like fish to water. With two back-to-back half-centuries in the last two matches, he will come into the match against