Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs in Ahmedabad to strengthen their top-two hopes in IPL 2026
Mohammed Siraj picked up three early wickets, including Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad, during CSK’s collapse
Chennai Super Kings were officially eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race after the defeat
Gujarat Titans delivered one of their most complete performances of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as they crushed Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, officially knocking the five-time champions out of the playoff race.
Batting first, GT rode on another brilliant knock from Sai Sudharsan, who smashed a fluent half-century and continued his remarkable season. Shubman Gill also played a captain’s knock at the top, while Jos Buttler’s explosive 57 off just 27 balls powered Gujarat to a massive 229/4 in 20 overs.
In reply, Chennai Super Kings suffered a nightmare start as Mohammed Siraj destroyed the top order in the powerplay. Siraj removed Sanju Samson for a golden duck on the very first ball before also dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Urvil Patel to leave CSK struggling at 31/3 inside three overs. Gaikwad briefly counterattacked with 16 off seven balls, including two sixes, but Siraj’s fiery spell completely shifted momentum in GT’s favor.
CSK never recovered from the early collapse despite a few middle-order contributions. Rashid Khan tightened the screws in the middle overs while Gujarat’s bowlers continued to pick wickets regularly.
Chennai were eventually bowled out well short of the target as their inconsistent IPL 2026 campaign officially came to an end. The defeat also confirmed that MS Dhoni would miss the entire IPL 2026 league stage without featuring in a single match this season.
For Gujarat Titans, the result massively boosted their chances of securing a top-two finish. Sai Sudharsan’s consistency has become one of the biggest positives for GT this season, while Gill, Buttler, Rashid Khan, and Siraj have all contributed at crucial moments during the campaign. The Titans now head into the playoffs as one of the strongest contenders for the IPL 2026 title.
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IPL 2026 Points Table After GT Vs CSK
| Rank | Team | Matches | Win | Loss | NR | NRR | Points |
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1.065 | 18 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0.695 | 18 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (Q) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0.35 | 16 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0.083 | 14 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0.227 | 13 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0.011 | 13 |
| 7 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | -0.345 | 12 |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | -0.871 | 12 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | -0.51 | 8 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | -0.702 | 8 |
After defeating Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans climbed to second place in the IPL 2026 standings with a major boost to their net run rate. Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue to stay near the top alongside Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Chennai Super Kings are now officially eliminated from playoff contention, while Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals remain alive in the race for the final qualification spot.
Teams Alive In IPL 2026 Playoff Race
Punjab Kings currently hold a slight advantage in the playoff battle because of their superior net run rate and improved form under Shreyas Iyer. Rajasthan Royals are also very much alive and need only one win to qualify or if they lose, favorable results will be needed in other teams' clashes.
Kolkata Knight Riders boosted their chances after recent crucial wins and remain dangerous because of their strong net run rate. Delhi Capitals, despite struggling for consistency throughout the season, are also still in contention and cannot afford another slip-up. With only a handful of league matches remaining, the race for the final playoff place is expected to go down to the final day of IPL 2026.
