GT vs CSK IPL 2026: CSK sent packing with brutal 89-run loss, Qualifier 1 on the horizon for GT – Action in Images

Gujarat Titans end their league stage on a confident note heading to the playoffs, while CSK are the third team knocked out.

Published on: May 21, 2026 11:55 PM IST

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An absolute thumping at the Narendra Modi Stadium as Gujarat Titans finish their group stage for the campaign with a win that should seal the top two for them, while also dumping CSK out of the competition. A comprehensive 89-run win – are GT the favourites as the form team in the playoffs? (PTI)

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Shubman Gill gave GT a fast start, reaching his fifty in 23 deliveries. It was a terrific showing from Gill, taking on the bowlers regularly, hitting three sixes to showcase some power as well. (PTI)

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Sudharsana nd Gill combined for a 125-run partnership, which was their seventh century partnership for GT. Both rise to the very top of the Orange Cap list, but crucially look nigh-on undismissable at the top of the order. (AFP)

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Sudharsan notched his fifth consecutive fifty, and seventh in eight games, and took the Orange Cap as he continues his defence of the run-scoring leadership from last year. 84 runs on the night, and still seeking to do more. (ANI Pic Service)

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Jos Buttler stepped in with the platform laid and played his role to perfection. Aggressive from the off, Buttler hit 57*(27) with five fours and four sixes, enough to take GT to a very impressive 229/4. (AFP)

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In their defence, it was the perfect start for GT. Mohammed Siraj removed Sanju Samson with the first ball, before adding Ruturaj Gaikwad and Urvil Patel in his next over. Rabada removed Matt Short to cap a perfect GT powerplay. (ANI Pic Service)

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One bright spark on the night for CSK was Shivam Dube's batting, as he attacked from the off. His stay didn't last long, but as he hammered 47 from 17 with four fours and four sixes, he looked like the player CSK wanted all season. (ANI Pic Service)

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The win was sealed with Rashid taking three wickets and Kagiso Rabada also taking three of his own, as the GT bowling continues to hum. They take a massive NRR jump, crucial to sealing the top two, leaving a lot for SRH to do against RCB tomorrow night. (PTI)