Gujarat Titans delivered a masterclass in T20 cricket, dismantling Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets with 20 balls to spare in the IPL 2026 clash at Chepauk. The win catapults GT to No. 5, dropping CSK to sixth spot.
Opting to field, GT’s bowlers pounced early as CSK tottered at 37/4. Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the innings, first with Shivam Dube (22 off 17, 4 fours) for 59 runs, then adding 26 with Karthik Sharma (15) and 21 with Jamie Overton (18). CSK ended at 158/7.
Kagiso Rabada starred with 3/??, supported by Arshad Khan’s 2 wickets. Siraj and Suthar accounted for one apiece, keeping the pressure relentless.
GT’s chase was a spectacle. Shubman Gill’s explosive 33 (23 balls, 3 sixes, 1 four) set the tone alongside Sudharsan’s early contributions in a 58-run powerplay blast. Post-Gill, Sudharsan and Jos Buttler took charge.
The duo’s 97-run stand off 60 balls sealed the deal. Sudharsan, building on his previous ton, carved out 87 off 46 balls – a six-hitting spree with 7 maximums and 4 fours. Buttler (39* off 30, 1 six, 4 fours) finished it off. Only Akil and Noor troubled GT with single wickets.
This result highlights GT’s batting depth and bowling nous, putting CSK’s campaign under scrutiny as the season intensifies.
