The atmosphere at MA Chidambaram Stadium was electrifying as the 37th match took place on Sunday ipl 2026 The season saw a high-stakes conflict between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and this Gujarat Titans (GT). In a season where every point counts for the playoffs, GT produced a clinical performance that took the ‘Yellow Army’ by surprise. From a lethal opening spell that silenced the Chepauk crowd, to a batting masterclass that made a tough chase look like a walk in the park, Gujarat dominated every aspect of the game to seal a massive 8-wicket win.
Kagiso Rabada destroyed CSK’s batting to a modest score
The South African fast bowler had set the tone at the beginning of the evening. Kagiso RabadaWho prepared a masterclass in fast bowling. Batting first, CSK were expected to set a tough target, but Rabada had other plans. He took advantage of the slight movement available under lights and took remarkable figures of 3/25 from his 4 overs.
Rabada gave the first blow by dismissing Harshwar in the fourth over. sanju samson 11. For he did not stop there, removing Urvil Patel (4) CSK were restricted to 25/2 after just three balls. When? Mohammad Siraj Called for removal Sarfaraz Khan For a duck in the next over, CSK’s top order was effectively decimated within the powerplay.
Despite the heroic, lone warrior effort of Captain Ruturaj GaikwadRemained unbeaten on 74 off 60 balls (including 11 fours), the lack of support at the other end was evident. contribution from Shivam Dubey (22) and jamie overton (18) Provided a late flourish, but Rabada returned to take the lead Karthik Sharma (15) and quelled any hopes of a total closer to 180. CSK eventually reached a modest score of 158/7, a score that looked at least 20 runs short on a surface that was beginning to stabilise.
Sai Sudarshan leads GT to spectacular win against CSK
Rabada broke the morale of CSK bowlers. Sai Sudarshan Broke his resolve. Chasing 159, Gujarat Titans came out with aggressive intent which troubled the Chennai spinners. Sudarshan, playing with a blend of classical elegance and modern power, put up a batting clinic, helping GT reach the target in just 16.4 overs.
Opening stand between Sudarshan and captain Shubman Gill (33 runs from 23) The timing was amazing, which took the team to 50 runs in just 5.3 overs. After Gill’s departure, Sudarshan got a capable ally. jos buttlerWho played a solid supporting role by scoring unbeaten 39 runs on 30 balls.
Sudarshan was the undisputed star, scoring 87 runs off just 46 balls. His innings had 8 fours and 4 skyscraper sixes at a tremendous pace of 189.13. until he was thrown out Akil Hossein The result in the 17th over remained a mere formality. GT finished on 162/2 and won with 20 balls to spare. This dominant win has lifted Gujarat to 5th in the table, leaving CSK looking for answers as the race for the top four intensifies.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Great win for Gujarat Titans 👏#CSKvsGT #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/a19CMD9LTL
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 26 April 2026
Kagiso Rabada’s numbers this season are good for two reasons
1) High speed of 150 stability
2) Not going for slow ball in the beginningSimilar is the story of Joffra Archer.
Do not bowl unnecessarily slow balls.
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 26 April 2026
Kagiso Rabada is on fire today
One over. Two wickets. complete destruction 💥
Sanju went to Samson.
Urvil Patel is gone pic.twitter.com/W5VQ9284En– Mufanlal Vohra (@ramgaming242) 26 April 2026
Kagiso Rabada continues his great form in IPL 2026
Another clinical spell, took 3 big wickets and kept Chennai Super Kings in control#CSKvGT #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/oCV7Vz0T1p
– Misran Ahmed 🏏Shahzadain 🇵🇰 (@MisranAhmad19) 26 April 2026
Kagiso Rabada destroys CSK in just 4 balls! 🥶
– Sanju Samson got: 21 (15)
– Urvil Patel got: 0 (1)Kagiso Rabada took 2 wickets in just 4 balls during his opening spell.#CSKvsGT pic.twitter.com/3TSgrYTNwH
– Nafees (@Nafees_22) 26 April 2026
4-0-25-3 by Kagiso Rabada..!!! 👍
Rabada’s sensational spell against Chennai Super Kings. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/vmKZyUcfgS
– Danish (@BhttDNSH100) 26 April 2026
Kagiso Rabada with brilliant spell 🔥
3/25 in 4 overs🔥
Wicket:
• Sanju Samson
• Urvil Patel
• Karthik SharmaGame-changing performance👑#CSKvsGTpic.twitter.com/qrcEYUDh6y
– Aman Sharma (@amancrick_news) 26 April 2026
Sir Sai Sudarshan when the topic is criticizing CSK pic.twitter.com/b2DZm7q8TJ
– Parmar’ (@saisuszn) 26 April 2026
Sai Sudarshan when it comes to CSK pic.twitter.com/NuYXcwB1B8
– RDK 🐿️🇪🇸 (@Champ_VK18) 26 April 2026
A composed half-century from Sai Sudarshan against Chennai Super Kings tonight. @sais_1509 @gujarat_titans @IPL
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#saisudarshan #gtvscsk #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/wJnkBl5aPS– Blades of Glory Cricket Museum (@BladesOf_Glory) 26 April 2026
🔥 Sai Sudarshan- Big headache for CSK 😮🔥
– Sai Sudarshan keeps troubling Chennai Super Kings 😬
– Half century in IPL 2023
– Century in IPL 2024
– Now fifty* in IPL 2026Same pattern, same dominance 💥
Consistent performer, consistent threat 🥶#IPL pic.twitter.com/VdSZ9wTBTp-Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) 26 April 2026
Sai Sudhasan – A certified nightmare for CSK! 🏟️🏏
96 (47) in IPL 2023 Final 🥈
103 (51) in IPL 2024 💯
64 (37) in IPL 2026 📈
Sai Sudarshan vs CSK chief is giving KL Rahul vs RCB vibes. Just a local boy casually beating the home team every time pic.twitter.com/IBmzddDX9A
– Cricket Wisdom (@Cricketadd75277) 26 April 2026
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