Gujarat Titans Won by 89 Runs Against CSK in IPL 2026 Match 66 Sudharsan, Gill, Buttler Destroy Chennai at Ahmedabad
Gujarat Titans put on a complete performance at Narendra Modi Stadium on May 21 to beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs. GT posted 229/4 in 20 overs and then bowled CSK out for just 140 in 13.4 overs. Sai Sudharsan made 84, Shubman Gill hit 64, and Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 57 off 27. With the ball, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan each took three wickets to wrap CSK up in under 14 overs. This win takes GT to 18 points and firmly into top-two contention in IPL 2026.
Match Result at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 66 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date | May 21, 2026 |
| GT Score | 229/4 (20 overs) |
| CSK Score | 140 all out (13.4 overs) |
| Result | GT won by 89 runs |
| Player of the Match | Sai Sudharsan (84 off 53) |
GT Innings — 229/4 in 20 Overs
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill put on 125 runs for the first wicket and gave GT a platform that CSK simply could not recover from. Sudharsan was the anchor — 84 off 53 balls with seven fours and four sixes — while Gill was the aggressor at the other end with 64 off 37, hitting seven fours and three sixes before falling to Spencer Johnson in the 13th over.
After Gill went, Jos Buttler took over completely. He smashed 57 off just 27 balls — five fours and four sixes — finishing unbeaten and taking GT past 229. There was a brief middle-over wobble when Tewatia ran himself out for a golden duck in the very next ball after Sudharsan’s dismissal, but Buttler made sure it did not matter. Washington Sundar added 7 off 3 to close the innings.
CSK’s best bowler on the night was Mukesh Choudhary — 1/36 in four overs, which was actually the most economical performance in an expensive bowling group. Anshul Kamboj went for 56 in four and Noor Ahmad cost 41 in three.
GT Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | c Short b Kamboj | 84 | 53 | 7 | 4 | 158.49 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | c Dube b Johnson | 64 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 172.97 |
| Jos Buttler | not out | 57 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 211.11 |
| Rahul Tewatia | run out (Gaikwad) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Washington Sundar | c Patel b Choudhary | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Extras | lb 3, nb 1, w 13 | 17 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs | 229/4 | RR: 11.45 |
CSK Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukesh Choudhary | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Spencer Johnson | 4 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | 4 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 4 | 56 | 1 | 14.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 41 | 0 | 13.66 |
| Shivam Dube | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15.00 |
CSK Chase — 140 All Out in 13.4 Overs
CSK’s chase was over before it started. Mohammed Siraj removed Sanju Samson first ball for a golden duck and then dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad for 16 and Urvil Patel for 0 — three wickets for 29 runs inside three overs. At 3/29, CSK needed a miracle.
Matthew Short gave it a go with 24 off 14 balls but Rabada had him caught. Kartik Sharma made 19 before being run out. The only real resistance came from Shivam Dube — 47 off 17 balls with four fours and four sixes — and Anshul Kamboj who hit 19 off 8. But those were cameos with no platform. CSK were nine down by the 13th over and Rabada wrapped it up with the 10th wicket in the very next delivery. All out for 140 in 13.4 overs.
Siraj, Rabada, and Rashid Khan each took three wickets. It was a disciplined, attacking bowling performance from GT from the very first over.
CSK Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | c Buttler b Siraj | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Short | c Prasidh b Rabada | 24 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 171.42 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | b Siraj | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 228.57 |
| Urvil Patel | c Prasidh b Siraj | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kartik Sharma | run out (Gill) | 19 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 126.66 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Holder b Rashid | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c Gill b Rashid | 47 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 276.47 |
| Anshul Kamboj | c Holder b Rashid | 19 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 237.50 |
| Noor Ahmad | c & b Rabada | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Mukesh Choudhary | not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Spencer Johnson | c Buttler b Rabada | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | w 4 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 13.4 overs | 140 | RR: 10.24 |
GT Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 26 | 3 | 8.66 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3.4 | 32 | 3 | 8.72 |
| Arshad Khan | 2 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Jason Holder | 2 | 27 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Rashid Khan | 2 | 18 | 3 | 9.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
What This Result Means for the Playoffs Race
This win takes Gujarat Titans to 18 points — level with RCB at the top. Their NRR is +0.400 against RCB’s +1.065, so RCB remain at number one. But GT are now firmly locked in for a top-two finish depending on how the remaining games play out. A top-two finish means a direct path to Qualifier 1, bypassing the Eliminator entirely.
For CSK, this is effectively the end. They are eliminated from IPL 2026 Playoffs contention. It will be a third consecutive season without a top-four finish for one of the competition’s most decorated franchises. A difficult way to close the CSK squad’s league campaign.
Track how the remaining spots unfold on the IPL 2026 points table and the full schedule.
Key Moments From the Match
- Sanju Samson dismissed first ball by Siraj — golden duck set the tone immediately
- Sudharsan and Gill’s 125-run opening stand was the foundation for everything that followed
- Shivam Dube’s 47 off 17 was the only genuine resistance in the CSK chase but it came far too late
- Rashid Khan’s 3/18 in two overs — the most wickets per delivery in the match — was a stunning spell
- CSK bowled out in 13.4 overs: their shortest completed innings of IPL 2026
- GT’s powerplay bowling — three wickets for 29 — destroyed any hope CSK had of building a chase
For all the latest updates across the final matches of the league stage, head to the IPL 2026 updates section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of GT vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 66?
Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 21, 2026. GT scored 229/4 and CSK were bowled out for 140 in 13.4 overs.
Who took the most wickets for GT against CSK?
Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan each took three wickets. Siraj struck in the very first over to remove Sanju Samson for a golden duck.
How did Sai Sudharsan perform against CSK in Match 66?
Sai Sudharsan scored 84 off 53 balls — seven fours and four sixes — and shared a 125-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill to build GT’s winning total of 229.
Are CSK eliminated from IPL 2026 Playoffs?
Yes. CSK are now officially eliminated from IPL 2026 Playoffs contention after this loss. It will be their third consecutive season outside the top four.
What does this result mean for GT’s Playoffs position?
GT move to 18 points and are firmly in the top two. They are in a strong position to finish first or second in the league stage which would take them directly into Qualifier 1.
How many overs did it take GT to bowl out CSK?
GT bowled CSK out in just 13.4 overs — their fastest dismissal of the IPL 2026 season and one of the quickest collapses in this year’s competition.
