Gujarat Titans secured a professional 8-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in Match 37 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 26.
A clinical bowling masterclass led by Kagiso Rabada broke the back of the CSK top order early, before a dominant half-century from Sai Sudharsan ensured the Titans chased down the target with 20 balls to spare, silencing the Chepauk crowd.
Match Summary: CSK vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 37
| Information | Information |
|---|---|
| CSK Score | 158/7 (20 overs) |
| GT Score | 162/2 (16.4 overs) |
| Match Result | GT won by 8 wickets (20 balls left) |
| Best Batting (GT) | Sai Sudharsan – 87 off 46 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Kagiso Rabada – 3/25 in 4 overs |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk |
CSK Innings: 158/7 in 20 Overs
After being put in to bat, Chennai Super Kings suffered a nightmare start. Kagiso Rabada was unplayable in the Powerplay, dismissing Sanju Samson and Urvil Patel in quick succession. When Impact Player Sarfaraz Khan fell for a golden duck to Mohammed Siraj, CSK were reeling at 26/3.
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad played a lone, gritty hand, scoring an unbeaten 74 off 60 balls. He stabilized the innings alongside Shivam Dube (22) and Jamie Overton (18), but the disciplined GT attack—led by Siraj (1/23) and Jason Holder (0/22)—prevented any late-innings acceleration. CSK finished on a sub-par 158.
CSK Innings At A Glance
| Details | CSK Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 158/7 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 28/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Ruturaj Gaikwad – 74* off 60 balls |
| Best Partnership | Gaikwad & Dube – 59 runs |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Kagiso Rabada – 3/25 (4 overs) |
GT Chase: 162/2 in 16.4 Overs
Gujarat Titans made light work of the chase. Sai Sudharsan was the star of the show, blasting 87 off 46 balls with 8 fours and 4 sixes. He and captain Shubman Gill (33) provided a solid 58-run opening stand that took the sting out of the CSK bowling attack almost immediately.
Following Gill’s departure, Jos Buttler played a supporting role with a steady 39 off 30 balls*. Sudharsan’s aggressive strokeplay kept the required rate well under control. Though he fell just before the finish line to Akeal Hosein, Washington Sundar hit the winning runs to seal a dominant 2-point performance for the visitors.
GT Chase At A Glance
| Details | GT Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 159 runs |
| Total | 162/2 in 16.4 overs |
| Powerplay | 55/0 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Sai Sudharsan – 87 off 46 balls |
| Best Bowling (CSK) | Noor Ahmad – 1/29 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- The Rabada Spell: Kagiso Rabada’s 3/25 effectively decided the game in the first four overs, as his pace and bounce proved too much for the CSK top order.
- Gaikwad’s Anchor: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 74* was a display of immense patience, though his strike rate was limited by the regular fall of wickets at the other end.
- Sudharsan’s Dominance: Sai Sudharsan’s strike rate of 189.13 turned a potentially tricky chase into a stroll, further solidifying his reputation as GT’s most consistent batter.
Player of the Match
Kagiso Rabada (GT): Awarded for his match-defining spell of 3/25. His early breakthroughs dismantled the CSK batting core and ensured the Titans were chasing a total well below the par score at Chepauk.
