Drama of the highest stakes Indian Premier League It reached a fever pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. In the important 66th match of the season, Gujarat Titans (GT) hosted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a clash with major playoff implications. It turned out to be a master class in what was expected to be a perfect thriller by the hosts who completed their double over the defending champions. But the action did not stop when the hostages were removed; GT captain Shubman Gill He made sure the competition lasted long into the night.
Shubman Gill stirs the internet with his savage post aimed at CSK fans after GT’s win
Gill is quickly gaining a reputation not only for his elegant cover drives, but also for his razor-sharp mind off the court. Continuing his newly established ritual of taking playful digs at his opponents after the win, the young GT captain set social media on fire with a perfectly timed Instagram post that sent CSK fans into a complete frenzy.
Gill uploaded a picture of himself with his teammates Muhammad Siraj and If Buttlerall mimicking the symbolic “silence” gesture for the crowd. The translation of the article reads as follows: “Thank you for the second time. Blue light after yellow light.”
The subtly wild word targeted the large presence of Chennai supporters. Despite Ahmedabad being Gujarat’s home turf, the huge stadium was turned into a roaring sea of ​​yellow jerseys filled with fans hoping to see CSK win. Referring to the “blue light” that extinguishes the yellow light, Gill highlighted how his team successfully silenced the chants of the away crowd by turning a hostile environment at home into a celebratory one.
Nandri 2. Yellow lights, blue ending 🤫 pic.twitter.com/5ifBHxy1TA
— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) May 21, 2026
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Gujarat Titans knock out Chennai Super Kings from IPL 2026 after crushing Ahmedabad victory
On the field, the contest was completely one-sided as Gujarat Titans handed Chennai a humiliating defeat by 89 runs, effectively ending CSK’s IPL 2026 campaign. Sent in to bat first, GT’s top order wreaked absolute havoc on the Chennai bowlers with a massive total of 229/4 in 20 overs.
The foundation was laid with an explosive opening partnership Sai Sudharsan and Gill. Sudharsan top scored with a magnificent 84 off 53 balls, 7 fours and 4 sixes. Gill matched the pace perfectly, smashing 64 off just 37 deliveries. After the openers left, If Buttler Unbeaten on 57 off 27 balls to push the target well beyond Chennai’s comfort zone at a strike rate of 211.11, the finish provided fireworks.
Chasing a daunting 230, CSK’s reply collapsed before it even started. It was justified by the phenomenal magic of the Man of the Match Muhammad SirajChennai, who reached the top order to finish with figures of 3/26, found themselves collapsing in the power play. Sanju Samson innings and the captain fell for a golden duck in the first ball Ruturaj Gaikwad Cleaned up by Siraj for a total of 16.
Except for one challenging, lone fighter cameo Shivam DubeyBlazing 47 off 17 balls, they folded like a pack of cards against the spin of the rest of the batsmen. Rashid Khan (3/18) and temp Kagiso Rabada (3/32). Chennai Super Kings eventually bundled out for a paltry 140 runs in just 13.4 overs and sealed their exit from the tournament.
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