Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets with 20 balls remaining in Match 37 of the Indian Premier League, with Sai Sudharsan blazing 87 off 46 balls and Kagiso Rabada earning Player of the Match for his 3 for 25. The result gave GT another important win in a tightly packed league phase and continued their strong momentum.
Coming into the contest, Gujarat Titans had already collected wins in Match 14, Match 19 and Match 25, while Chennai Super Kings had responded with victories in Match 18, Match 22 and a commanding 103-run win in Match 33. This latest result does not decide anything in the league table yet, but it extends the IPL league phase and keeps GT moving nicely through the mid-season schedule, with plenty still to come after Match 37.
Chennai Super Kings posted 158/7 from their 20 overs, a total built almost entirely around Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 74 from 60 balls. He struck six fours and four sixes, holding the innings together after early setbacks. Sanju Samson made 11 from 15, Urvil Patel hit 4 from 3, and Sarfaraz Khan fell first ball. Dewald Brevis struggled for rhythm in a 9-ball 2, leaving CSK in need of a lift through the middle overs.
That push came from Shivam Dube, who made 22 from 17 balls with three fours and a six, and then from the lower order. Kartik Sharma struck 15 from 9, while Jamie Overton’s 18 from just 6 balls, including three fours and a six, gave CSK a late surge. Even so, 158 always felt a touch short on a surface where one substantial partnership in the chase could take the match away quickly.
Rabada was central to keeping CSK in check. His 3/25 from four overs removed key batters and ensured Gaikwad never received enough sustained support. Mohammed Siraj backed him up beautifully with 1/23 from four overs, while Manav Suthar claimed 1/22 in three. Arshad Khan picked up 2/43, and although Rashid Khan went wicketless in his only over, GT’s attack did enough to prevent Chennai from pushing beyond a defendable-looking score.
The chase was then dominated by Gujarat’s top order. Sai Sudharsan was superb, hammering 87 from 46 balls at a strike rate of 189.1, with four fours and seven sixes. He combined fluency with control, and once he settled, the required rate never became a serious issue. Shubman Gill gave him ideal support at the top with 33 from 23 balls, including three sixes, as GT established the platform they needed.
That opening stand broke the back of the target, and even after Gill’s dismissal, Jos Buttler made sure there was no opening for Chennai. Buttler’s 39 from 30 balls contained four fours and a six, and he guided the innings calmly alongside Sudharsan. Washington Sundar was there at the finish on 1 from 1 as Gujarat reached 162/2 in 16.4 overs, completing a polished chase with authority.
From Chennai’s perspective, only Noor Ahmad found any meaningful control, returning 1/29 from four overs. Akeal Hosein took 1/46 in 3.4 overs, Jamie Overton went for 28 in two, Gurjapneet Singh conceded 36 in three, and Anshul Kamboj’s 0/16 from three was tidy without reward. Shivam Dube also bowled an over for 7, but CSK never built enough scoreboard pressure to force Gujarat out of their comfort zone.
Key performers
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): 87 off 46 balls, 4 fours and 7 sixes
- Kagiso Rabada (GT): 3/25 in 4 overs
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): 74 off 60 balls, 6 fours and 4 sixes
- Jos Buttler (GT): 39 off 30 balls
- Mohammed Siraj (GT): 1/23 in 4 overs
NerdSports Stat: Sai Sudharsan scored 87 of Gujarat Titans’ 162 runs, meaning he made 53.7% of the chase himself while GT still won with 20 balls to spare.
Match 37 was another reminder of how quickly the balance can shift in the IPL when a top-order batter cashes in. CSK had one anchoring innings in Gaikwad’s 74, but Gujarat had the more decisive contributions: Rabada with the ball and Sudharsan with the bat. For a side that was given a slight pre-match edge at 52.25%, GT justified that confidence emphatically.
The league phase now moves on quickly. Later on Sunday, April 26, Lucknow Super Giants face Kolkata Knight Riders, before Delhi Capitals meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday, April 27. Gujarat Titans are next in action against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday, April 30, while Chennai Super Kings return on Saturday, May 2 against Mumbai Indians.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gujarat Titans won the match by 8 wickets with 20 balls remaining.
Kagiso Rabada was named Player of the Match for his 3 for 25.
This was Match 37 of 70 in the Indian Premier League league phase, and Gujarat Titans’ win keeps the tournament moving with the standings still taking shape.
Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 87 off 46 balls.
The next match in the series is Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, April 26.
