Gujarat Titans put on a clinic at the Narendra Modi Stadium, crushing Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs in Match 66 on May 21, 2026.
A spectacular, explosive opening partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill laid the groundwork for a massive total of 229. Confronted with a mountain to climb, the CSK batting order collapsed instantly against a ferocious new-ball spell from Mohammed Siraj, handing the Titans a commanding victory.
Match Summary: GT vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 66
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| GT Score | 229/4 (20 overs) |
| CSK Score | 140 (13.4 overs) |
| Match Result | GT won by 89 runs |
| Best Batting (GT) | Sai Sudharsan – 84 off 53 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Mohammed Siraj – 3/26 in 3 overs |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
GT Innings: 229/4 in 20 Overs
Gujarat Titans absolute dominated the CSK bowling attack after being asked to bat first. Shubman Gill set an aggressive tempo, blasting a rapid 64 off 37 balls (including 9 fours and a six), while Sai Sudharsan anchored the innings beautifully with a masterful 84 off 53 balls. Together, the duo put on a spectacular 125-run opening stand.
Following Gill’s departure, Jos Buttler sustained the relentless pressure, smashing a quickfire, unbeaten 57 off just 27 balls at a strike rate of 211.11. Despite tidy middle overs from Gurjapneet Singh (0/31), late-innings bursts helped push the total to a towering 229.
GT Innings At A Glance
| Details | GT Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 229/4 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 62/0 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Sai Sudharsan – 84 off 53 balls |
| Best Partnership | Gill & Sudharsan – 125 runs |
| Best Bowling (CSK) | Mukesh Choudhary – 1/36 (4 overs) |
CSK Chase: 140 All Out in 13.4 Overs
CSK’s daunting chase was derailed on the very first delivery. Mohammed Siraj produced a devastating opening spell (3/26), removing Sanju Samson for a duck, before cleaning up Ruturaj Gaikwad (16) and Urvil Patel (0) in successive overs to leave Chennai gasping at 29/3.
The lone resistance came from Shivam Dube, who played a ferocious, entertaining counter-attacking cameo of 47 off just 17 balls, striking at 276.47. However, Rashid Khan (3/18) and Kagiso Rabada (3/32) triggered a swift tail-end collapse once Dube fell. CSK were bundled out rapidly for 140 in the 14th over.
CSK Chase At A Glance
| Details | CSK Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 230 runs |
| Total | 140 all out in 13.4 overs |
| Powerplay | 58/4 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Shivam Dube – 47 off 17 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Mohammed Siraj – 3/26 (3 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Siraj’s Triple Strike: Mohammed Siraj’s exceptional opening burst completely broke the back of the CSK top order within the first three overs of the chase.
- Buttler’s Late Blitz: Jos Buttler brought up his half-century in just 23 balls, ensuring GT maximized the death overs to cross the 225-run psychological mark.
- Dube’s Defiance: Shivam Dube hit 4 massive sixes during his brief stay, providing the only resistance in an otherwise disappointing batting display from Chennai.
Player of the Match
Mohammed Siraj (GT)
A deserved winner for his lethal new-ball exhibition. His figures of 3/26 completely dismantled Chennai’s top-order heavily inside the Powerplay, rendering a steep chase impossible from the outset.
