GT vs CSK Match 66 Results

6:09 PM IST That's a wrap from Ahmedabad - An entertaining evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium, even if the contest itself was one-sided. Gujarat Titans end their league phase on a high, looking every bit an unstoppable force. They are now level with RCB on 18 points, sitting pretty in second spot, and with their net run rate boosted significantly by this 89-run win, a top-two finish looks almost confirmed. Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, will have plenty to reflect on and will be eager to come back stronger next year, though there are positives to take from the season too.

6:08 PM IST An exciting southern derby up next - Brace yourselves for another run-fest as two playoff-bound sides face off at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled on Friday, 22nd May, at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Our buildup will begin well in advance, so do tune in for that as well. Until then, we sign off, only to meet again. Take care, cheers!

6:05 PM IST The victorious captain of the Gujarat Titans - Shubhman Gill is all smiles. He says that it is important to take the winning momentum into the playoffs. Adds that even in the first couple of games, they were pretty close, but it was about getting over the line and they got that in the Delhi game. Gill mentions that their bowlers hit the right lengths consistently. You will get hit but it is about backing your plans. Says that their catching was much better and hopes that it continues. Tells that emotions does come out in a high-intensity game like this.  Shares that his neck is fine. Reckons that they need to maintain the intent and impact in the playoffs as well. Last season after 12 games, they were top but lost the last two games. Shares that they haven't done much different this season and has been consistently in the top two. He is grateful to the fans who turned up to support them. Admits that sides like CSK and RCB will always have an edge in terms of fanbases, nothing will change that.

6:04 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Mohammed Siraj, for his outstanding spell of bowling of 3/26 in 3 overs, receives the award. On his bowling, Siraj says the ball is coming out of his hand really well. He reveals he worked on himself and his release during the period he was sitting out at the World Cup, going back to his videos to rebuild his confidence. About his preparation, he shares that he practices with the new ball early on to get a feel for his rhythm before moving on to bowling yorkers for two to three overs. On his mindset, he says his goal in the Powerplay is to build pressure from his end and stay consistent with his areas, trusting that if he does that, Rabada will take wickets from the other end. When asked about his physical condition, he says his body is in great shape and he is feeling well.

5:58 PM IST Outbowled in the chase - GT lost just four wickets across their entire innings, and in stark contrast, CSK's top four lasted only 31 balls between them. Gaikwad, Matthew Short and Kartik Sharma offered brief cameos but the GT bowlers were simply too hot to handle, bowling better lengths and giving nothing away. Siraj wreaked havoc with three wickets in his first spell while Rabada cranked it up consistently past 150 kph, and CSK were reduced to 63/5 and staring down the barrel. Dube, dropped by Gill early doors, blazed a 17-ball 47 to offer brief resistance, but his dismissal brought the house down quickly and CSK were bundled out for a paltry 140. Overall, it was all or nothing for the men in yellow in the chase. It was an all-round bowling display from GT, with Siraj, Rabada and Rashid each picking up three wickets apiece. A performance that will give them plenty of motivation as they are now playoff bound.

5:52 PM IST GT's premier pacer is next up - Kagiso Rabada mentions that their top three batted phenomenally by scoring a bulk of the runs and giving the bowlers enough runs to defend. On how he keeps delivering every time, he says it is simply about doing your best, no matter how you feel. He says you walk up to the game, stay unafraid to be competitive, and that is what he tries to do. On his new role alongside Siraj, he says he has bowled across all three phases of the game and keeps it simple, doing whatever the coach and team require of him and executing to the best of his ability. On the break before the playoffs, he keeps it light. Says they will have their feet up, hotel room, some series on the screen, and then hit the ground running.