Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs in Match 66 of the Indian Premier League, with Mohammed Siraj setting the tone in a devastating new-ball spell after Sai Sudharsan’s 84 off 53, Shubman Gill’s 64 off 37 and Jos Buttler’s 57 off 27 powered GT to a towering 229/4.

The result kept Gujarat’s strong late-season momentum rolling in a league phase that has repeatedly swung on net run rate and big wins, and it arrived at a crucial point with only four matches left in the round-robin stage after this fixture. Match 66 followed Kolkata Knight Riders’ four-wicket win in Match 65, and the league now moves on to Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday, May 22.

GT’s top order batters blew the match open

On a surface that offered little margin for error, Gujarat’s top three produced a commanding batting display. Gill was the early aggressor, striking 64 from 37 balls with seven fours and three sixes, giving GT immediate pace through the powerplay. He was matched by Sudharsan, who paced the innings superbly for 84 off 53, finding the boundary seven times and clearing it four times.

Once that platform had been built, Buttler turned a formidable total into a massive one. His 57 from just 27 deliveries came at a strike rate of 211.1 and included five fours and four sixes. The acceleration through the second half of the innings left Chennai’s attack under severe pressure, especially with Washington Sundar adding a brisk 7 off 3 at the finish.

The partnerships were the heartbeat of the innings. Gill’s intent ensured Gujarat never stalled, Sudharsan carried the innings deep, and Buttler’s clean hitting through the closing overs delivered the match-defining surge. By the time Rahul Tewatia fell for 0, the hard work had already been done.

CSK’s bowlers could not find a stopping point

Chennai never managed to string together the kind of over that checks momentum in a T20 match. Mukesh Choudhary returned 1/36 from his four overs and Spencer Johnson took 1/47, while Anshul Kamboj’s 1/56 in four reflected how hard GT attacked the seamers. Gurjapneet Singh was the most economical of the frontline options with 0/31 from four overs, but wickets at the other end never came often enough to change the flow.

Noor Ahmad’s three overs cost 41, and even the extra over from Shivam Dube went for 15. Gujarat’s batting unit made sure every Chennai bowler was forced off his preferred lengths.

Siraj, Rabada and Rashid dismantled the chase

If Gujarat’s batting gave them control, their bowling made the contest one-sided. Siraj removed Sanju Samson for a first-ball duck and finished with 3/26 from three overs, the burst that earned him the Player of the Match award. With Chennai rocked early, Rabada and Rashid Khan made sure there was no route back.

Rabada claimed 3/32 in 3.4 overs, while Rashid ripped through the middle order with 3/18 from just two overs. Between them, Gujarat’s strike bowlers removed six batters and shut down any chance of a sustained counterattack.

CSK’s chase never settled. Samson fell first ball, Urvil Patel made 0 from 2, and although Matthew Short struck 24 off 14 and Ruturaj Gaikwad hit 16 off just 7, the asking rate and the wickets column kept climbing together. Kartik Sharma’s 19 off 15 and Dewald Brevis’ 8 off 10 could not provide the stabilising stand Chennai needed.

The one genuine burst of resistance came from Shivam Dube, who blasted 47 from 17 balls with four fours and four sixes, and Anshul Kamboj chipped in with 19 off 8. But those blows only reduced the margin slightly. Chennai were bowled out for 140 in 13.4 overs, a dramatic collapse given the firepower in the chase.

Key performers

  • Sai Sudharsan (GT): 84 off 53 balls, 7 fours, 4 sixes
  • Shubman Gill (GT): 64 off 37 balls, 7 fours, 3 sixes
  • Jos Buttler (GT): 57 off 27 balls, 5 fours, 4 sixes
  • Mohammed Siraj (GT): 3/26 in 3 overs
  • Kagiso Rabada (GT): 3/32 in 3.4 overs
  • Rashid Khan (GT): 3/18 in 2 overs
  • Shivam Dube (CSK): 47 off 17 balls, 4 fours, 4 sixes

NerdSports Stat: Gujarat’s top three alone scored 205 runs, which was 65 more than Chennai’s entire total of 140.

What this means in the IPL

This was Match 66 of 70 in the league stage, so the win extends Gujarat Titans’ push at a critical stage of the tournament rather than deciding anything outright. With four league matches still to come after this one, every large-margin result carries extra weight, and GT’s 89-run victory was one of the biggest statements made this late in the schedule.

The remaining fixtures are Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday, May 22; Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings on Saturday, May 23; Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, May 24; and Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals later on Sunday, May 24.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans?

Gujarat Titans won the match by 89 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Mohammed Siraj was named Player of the Match for his 3/26 in 3 overs.

What is the series standing after this match?

This was Match 66 of 70 in the Indian Premier League league stage, and Gujarat Titans’ 89-run win extends their momentum with four matches still to come.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 84 off 53 balls.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday, May 22.