IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan’s 87 Powers Gujarat Titans to 8-Wicket Win Over CSK After Bowlers Set it Up
Gujarat Titans beat CSK by 8 wickets at Chepauk as Sai Sudharsan scores 87; Titans move to fifth with 8 points in IPL 2026.
In a thrilling IPL 2026 CSK vs Gujarat Titans match, Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets at Chepauk on Sunday. After restricting CSK to 158/7, Titans chased down the target with ease, thanks to a brilliant 87 off 46 balls by Sai Sudharsan. The match result is final, and Titans have moved to fifth place with eight points.
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Bowlers Set the Tone for Gujarat Titans at Chepauk
On a bounce-friendly pitch, Gujarat Titans bowlers dominated early, making stroke play difficult for CSK batters.
- Mohammed Siraj extracted steep bounce and forced errors
- Kagiso Rabada took 3/25
- The disciplined bowling attack restricted CSK to 158/7
The pitch demanded caution, but CSK batters struggled to adapt and played high-risk shots, leading to frequent dismissals.
CSK Struggle Despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 74 Not Out
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 74 off 60 balls, including six fours and four sixes, marking his maiden half-century of the current IPL season.
Key moments:
- Sanju Samson scored 11, reaching his 5000 IPL runs milestone before getting out
- Urvil Patel (4) and Sarfaraz Khan (0) fell quickly
- CSK were reduced to 28/3 inside the Powerplay
Further setbacks:
- Dewald Brevis (2) fell to Manav Suthar
- Shivam Dube, dropped thrice on 6, 11 and 22, was later dismissed by Arshad Khan
- Kartik Sharma (15) and Jamie Overton (18) added late runs
CSK reached 50 only in the 12th over, showing their struggle on the surface.
Sai Sudharsan Leads Gujarat Titans Chase with 87
Chasing 159, Gujarat Titans displayed calculated aggression led by Sai Sudharsan.
- Sudharsan scored 87 off 46 balls, hitting seven sixes
- He had earlier scored a century against RCB in the previous game
He was well supported by captain Shubman Gill, who scored 33 off 23 balls before being dismissed by Noor Ahmad.
Strong Opening Partnership Seals Match for Titans
- Titans openers added a 58-run stand in the Powerplay
- The partnership effectively put the game beyond CSK’s reach early
Jos Buttler remained unbeaten on 39 off 30 balls, playing a crucial supporting role.
Gujarat Titans finished at 154 for 1, completing the chase with 20 balls to spare.
Titans Move to Fifth Spot with Eight Points
With this win, Gujarat Titans moved from seventh to fifth position in the points table, now having eight points.
In the IPL 2026 CSK vs Gujarat Titans match at Chepauk, Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets, chasing down 158/7 with ease thanks to Sai Sudharsan’s 87 off 46 balls. With strong bowling and a dominant chase, the match result is complete, and Titans now sit fifth with eight points.
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