The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed absolute carnage Gujarat Titans (GT) handed over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 89th defeat in 66th match is humiliating IPL 2026. Both teams faced huge pressure coming into this high-stakes encounter on Thursday, but it was GT who rose to the occasion in front of a raucous home crowd. Led by a relentless batting display and deadly opening bowling spell, the Titans completely destroyed their opponents in a thoroughly one-sided affair.
Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler shine with big scores against GT CSK.
After being put into bat, Gujarat’s top order put on an absolute masterclass in T20 batting, guiding the team to a massive total of 229/4 in 20 overs. Openers Sai Sudharsan and captain Shubman Gill CSK broke the back of their bowling attack with a stunning opening partnership of 125 runs in 13 overs. Gill set the pace early, hitting a blazing 64 off just 37 balls laced with 7 fours and 3 massive sixes. Sudharsan anchored the innings brilliantly while maintaining his aggressive intent, scoring a blistering 84 off 53 deliveries that included 7 fours and 4 sixes.
After Gill’s departure, England’s white ball maestro If Buttler provided explosive fireworks in the late innings. Pacing with effortless authority, Buttler smashed 57 off just 27 balls at a strike rate of 211.11. His powerful knock filled with 5 fours and 4 powerful sixes kept GT’s foot on the gas. CSK bowlers had no response to the attack, Anshul Cambodia Gujarat scattered menacing runs as Spencer Johnson finished with figures of 1/47.
GT knocks CSK out of IPL 2026
Facing a target of 230, Chennai Super Kings needed a historic chase to keep their playoff dreams alive, but their innings collapsed disastrously from the first ball. Muhammad Siraj he broke the spine of the CSK line-up with a magical opener, sent Sanju Samson packaging for the golden duck in the first delivery. Siraj did not finish, the CSK captain bowled quickly Ruturaj Gaikwad 16 for and is dismissed Urvil Patel For a duck, Chennai were left gasping at 29/3 inside three overs. Siraj’s exceptional figures of 3/26 deservedly earned him the Man of the Match award.
A short, explosive counterattack Shivam Dubey gave a glimmer of hope to the traveling fans. Dube smashed a devastating 47 off 17 balls, boasting a strike rate of 276.47, playing a solitary wicket before mistimed the strike. Rashid Khan For Gill. Dube’s exit led to a final, swift collapse. Rashid moved through the lower order to finish with dynamic figures of 3/18, while the pace quickened Kagiso Rabada Cleared the tail by taking 3/32. CSK were bundled out for a paltry 140 runs in just 13.4 overs. With this comprehensive 89-run victory, Gujarat Titans successfully eliminated Chennai Super Kings from the IPL 2026 tournament and sent the Ahmedabad crowd into pure euphoria.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
Sai Sudharasan – 84(53)
Shubman Gill – 64(37)
Jos Buttler – 57*(27)GUJARAT TITANS 229/4 AGAINST CHENNAI SUPER KINGS 👑 pic.twitter.com/3bvwjHwPS9
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 21, 2026
GT’s shining stars in a convincing victory
Batting: Shubman, Buttler and Sai all scored fifties
Bowling: Siraj, Rabada and Rashid took 3 wickets each
Fielding: With a flying catch and running out of bullets, @ShubmanGill turned the game into a one-man game masterclass against CSK pic.twitter.com/Mgu9hzZGsp
— Navdeep Singh Gill (@navgill82) May 21, 2026
Warning 🚨🚨
Shubman Gill & Sai Sudharsan Enter Elite IPL Company With 15 Fifty Plus Opening Partnership 🔥
The GT duo now trail only David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan (18) on the all-time list 😮💨💙
Consistency. Class. Complete dominance. 🤌#IPL2026 #GTvCSK #CSKvsGT pic.twitter.com/JD8Ke5aijO
— Mufaddal Shailu (@Shailu_15Jul) May 21, 2026
Looks like the orange cap race is over for Virat Kohli et al.
These two guys are ruling this IPL 2026 season like no other alone and between these two it will definitely be a winner 💯
Sai Sudarshan and Shubman Gill taught us this elegance over hitting raw power… pic.twitter.com/jKcCzIhOJE
— Vaibhav (@Vaibhav574) May 21, 2026
Sai Sudharsan 84(53)⁰Captain Shubman Gill 64(37)⁰Jos Buttler 57*(27)
Complete batting masterclass as Gujarat Titans post 229/4 vs CSK at Ahmedabad. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zNfPcWxGTh
— Shubman Gill Fc (@ShubmanGill7fc) May 21, 2026
🚨 Statement win from Gujarat Titans 😮💨💙🔥
GT beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs after complete dominance with both bat and ball ⚔️💥
Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler reinforced the batting masterclass before Mohammad Siraj and Rashid Khan gave chase 👀… pic.twitter.com/hsAxcfdiWT
— Third Man View (@3rdManView) May 21, 2026
Great performance 👏
Rashid Khan
Kagiso Rabada
Muhammad Siraj
Sai Sudarshan
Shubman Gill
If Buttler #GTvsCSK pic.twitter.com/hzAPRPzEVE— Umair 🤎🧸 Umair Ali (@umair_nobody) May 21, 2026
Advantage in Ahmedabad! 💥 Gujarat Titans beat CSK by 89 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium to knock the 5-time champions out of the IPL 2026 playoffs. A massive statement win for GT going forward! ⚡🔥#GTvCSK #IPL2026 #GujaratTitans #AavaSay… pic.twitter.com/8znQCBJslE
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 21, 2026
Offensive batting has been on Shubman Gill’s mind this season.
It worked brilliantly for him.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 21, 2026
Gujarat Titans beat CSK by 89 runs to officially knock Chennai out of the IPL 2026 playoffs race 💔
• GT dominated with bat and ball
• CSK was eliminated from the top-4 competition
• Another disappointing season ends for the 5-time champions 😔 pic.twitter.com/ZP1qqPHnC5– Cricket Central (@Anurag9793) May 21, 2026
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