The high-stakes drama of Indian Premier League On Thursday, it reached fever pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In the important 66th match of the season Gujarat Titans (GT) hosted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) In a clash that had massive playoff implications. What was expected to be a simple thriller turned into an absolute masterclass as the hosts completed an emphatic season double over the defending champions. However, the action did not stop when the bails were raised; gt captain Shubman Gill This ensured that the rivalry continued late into the night.
Shubman Gill rocks the internet with cruel post targeting CSK fans after GT win
Gill is fast building a reputation not only for his brilliant cover drives but also for his quick-wittedness off the field. Continuing his newly established tradition of taking witty digs at the opponents after a win, the young GT skipper took social media by storm with a perfectly timed Instagram post, leaving CSK fans in complete awe.
Gill uploaded a picture of himself with his teammates Mohammad Siraj And jos buttlerAll imitating the crowd’s iconic “silence” gesture. The caption translation read: “Thank you for the second time. Blue light after yellow light.”
The huge presence of Chennai supporters was targeted in this subtle barbaric comment. Despite Ahmedabad being Gujarat’s home ground, the huge stadium was transformed into a roaring sea of yellow jerseys, packed with fans hoping to see CSK win. By referencing the “blue lights” extinguishing the yellow, Gill highlighted how his squad successfully silenced the chants of the away crowd, turning a hostile home atmosphere into a celebratory party.
Nandri 2. Yellow light, blue end 🤫 pic.twitter.com/5ifBHxy1TA
-Shubhman Gill (@ShubhmanGil) 21 may 2026
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Gujarat Titans knock Chennai Super Kings out of IPL 2026 after win in Ahmedabad
On the field, the encounter was completely one-sided as Gujarat Titans handed Chennai an embarrassing 89-run defeat, effectively ending CSK’s IPL 2026 campaign. Sent in to bat first, GT’s top order completely attacked the Chennai bowlers and posted a huge score of 229/4 in 20 overs.
The foundation was laid by an explosive opening partnership between Sai Sudarshan And Gil. Sudarshan scored a brilliant 84 runs in 53 balls with the help of 7 fours and 4 sixes. Gill matched the pace perfectly and scored a quickfire 64 off just 37 balls. Once the opening batsmen are gone, jos buttler He played a stormy innings of 57 runs in 27 balls, remained unbeaten and scored runs at a strike rate of 211.11, taking the target far beyond Chennai’s comfort zone.
Chasing the challenging target of 230, CSK’s response collapsed before it even started. Grounded by an amazing spell from the player of the match Mohammad SirajWho tore apart the top order with figures of 3/26, Chennai found themselves collapsing early in the powerplay. sanju samson The captain became the victim of a golden duck on the very first ball of the innings. Ruturaj Gaikwad Siraj clean bowled him on just 16 runs.
Apart from a defiant, lone warrior cameo Shivam DubeyWho scored 47 runs in 17 balls, the rest of the batting lineup fell apart like a pack of cards in front of spin. Rashid Khan (3/18) and the speed of Kagiso Rabada (3/32) Chennai Super Kings were eventually bowled out for 140 in just 13.4 overs, sealing their exit from the tournament.
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