The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 High-octane drama continues to provide moments and between the 37th match of the season Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) MA Chidambaram Stadium was no exception. On a humid Sunday evening in Chennai, the Yellow Army found themselves struggling to defend a modest total, but the highlight of the night wasn’t a powerful six or a scorching yorker; It was a confusing break that left fans and commentators in stitches.
Rashid Khan and Manav Suthar beat a keeper near the boundary in a strange moment during CSK vs GT clash
In the 18th over of the CSK innings, the hosts are eager to accelerate, young Karthik Sharma was looking to pick up the pace Kagiso Rabada. At 17.2, Rabada edged the ball outside the off stump. Karthik tried to pull the line hard but only managed to lift the thick top edge into the sky. The ball hung in the Chennai air for an eternity, pulled towards deep square leg and deep midwicket region.
What should have been an arrangement turned into a comedy of errors. Manav Suthar He ran away from deep square leg while he was being practiced Rashid Khan moved from deep midwifery. Both the fielders came together at the same spot, but as the ball started to descend, there was a complete breakdown in communication.
Both players pulled out at the last second, assuming the other would take the load. The ball bounced harmlessly between them, mocking their hesitation, and skimmed over the boundary rope for four runs. Rabada stood with his hands over his head in disbelief as the Chepauk crowd erupted – not just for the runs but for the sheer absurdity of the moment, which featured some of cricket’s most famous viral bloopers.
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An absolute comedy of errors! 😅👀🫣#ManavSuthar & #RashidKhan a moment to forget. Add that to the number of missed chances! 📋#TATAIPL 2026 ➡️ #CSKvGT | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/adMxdN25HT pic.twitter.com/r5mjat3W59
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 26, 2026
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Sai Sudharsan leads GT to a dominant win over CSK
While a field accident provides laughs, Sai Sudharsan presented fireworks. Chasing a target of 159, the key for the Titans looked in spectacular touch from the first delivery. Sudharsa’s innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression, hitting a total of 46 off 87 balls, including 8 boundaries and 4 powerful sixes.
CSK’s innings struggled to find momentum in the evening. Despite a brave, unbeaten 74 from the captain Ruturaj Gaikwadthe rest of the lineup faltered against a disciplined GT attack. Rabada was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of 3/25, effectively dismantling the CSK middle order. Shivam Dubey (22) and Devald Brewis (29) provided brief cameos but the final total of 158/7 always felt even on a surface that was relaxed under the lights.
It was followed by Sudharsan and never once doubted Shubman Gill (33) Put on a 58-run opening stand. After Gill left, If Buttler He anchored a steady 39 to 30-ball perfection. Sudharsan finally fell in the 17th but by then the damage was done. GT reached 162/2 in 16.4 overs to secure two crucial points and move up to 5th in the table, leaving CSK to ponder their third straight defeat at home.
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