GT vs CSK Highlights – Gujarat Titans Knock Chennai Super Kings Out of IPL 2026 With Massive 89-Run Win

Chennai Super Kings, you know sort of officially crashed out of IPL 2026 after they took this very humiliating 89-run defeat against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. In the end, GT kind of went full control of the match , in batting bowling and fielding, so it basically boosted their chances of wrapping up a top two finish.

Also, this loss was the third season in a row where CSK could not make it through to the IPL playoffs, and it really shows a pattern.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, ruined the CSK bowling

Gujarat Titans batters turned up with a brutal performance after Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan put together a massive start together. Gill hit 64 runs, while Sudharsan kept that unbelievable rhythm going with yet another strong 84-run knock.

Then Jos Buttler came in later, added a fast half-century, and GT got to a massive 229/4 in 20 overs.

Meanwhile CSK bowlers, honestly, struggled through most of the innings and couldn’t stop the boundaries, like at all.

WE ARE OUT OF WORDS! 🤯

Shubman Gill with Catch of the Season contender 🫡

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Mohammed Siraj and Rashid Khan just wrecked CSK

The chase ended fast, almost instantly, because Mohammed Siraj dismissed Sanju Samson on the first ball of the innings. After that, Siraj also removed Ruturaj Gaikwad and Urvil Patel, and it was basically lights out for CSK during the powerplay.

Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada joined in too and grabbed key wickets as Chennai crumbled to only 140 runs in 13.4 overs.

Shivam Dube was really the only CSK batter who showed any real resistance during the chase.

GT Continue Dominant IPL 2026 Run

Gujarat Titans once more looked like one of the strongest set ups in IPL 2026. Their explosive batting lineup and dangerous bowling attack pretty much outclassed Chennai in every department, like yeah it was clear.

Fans were really loud about GT’s aggressive approach ,and also their consistency this season.

CSK Fans Left Disappointed

Chennai Super Kings fans were left heartbroken after yet another disappointing IPL campaign. A lot of supporters criticised the team’s inconsistent performances , the constant shuffle in playing combinations, and the way they failed to click in crucial clashes.

On social media, people kept posting reactions after CSK got formally eliminated from the tournament , it didn’t take long.

Steaming in and HOW 🥵

Mohd. Siraj on a roll in Ahmedabad ⚡️

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Fans React on Social Media

Cricket fans reacted heavily online after Gujarat Titans knocked Chennai out of IPL 2026. Many users praised Shubman Gill’s captaincy and Siraj’s fiery bowling spell, while others started asking about CSK’s overall strategy, like what exactly was the plan.

The match highlights and those viral moments are now trending hard across social media platforms, too.

Gujarat Titans Eye Top-Two Finish

With this kind of dominant win, Gujarat Titans have strengthened their chances of finishing inside the top-two positions on the IPL 2026 points table. GT now look fully set, heading into the playoff stage of the tournament, no excuses.