In the match in Chennai, Gujarat, set a target of 159 runs to win, scored 162 runs with 20 balls remaining for the loss of two wickets.
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Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets on Sunday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to advance to the playoffs.
Chasing a target of 159 runs for victory in the match played in Chennai, Gujarat scored 162 runs with 20 balls to spare, losing two wickets. Opener Sai Sudarshan scored 87 runs in that innings. He hit four fours and seven sixes in 46 balls. Sai shared a 58-run partnership with captain Shubman Gill for the first wicket. Shubman was dismissed for 33 runs in 23 balls. Sai then shared a 97-run partnership with Jos Buttler.
Buttler remained unbeaten and scored 39 runs in 30 balls. He hit four fours and a six to complete the victory. His innings included four fours and a six. After this victory, Gujarat has 8 points and has climbed to fifth place. Chennai, on the other hand, was limited to 6 points.
Earlier, Chennai, who were invited to bat first, had scored 158 runs for the loss of seven wickets and the biggest contribution to this was made by captain Rituraj Gayakwad. As an opener, he scored 74 runs in 60 balls and remained not out. He hit six fours and four sixes.
Apart from him, no one else could contribute much. Shivam Dube's 22 runs was the second highest individual score, so Chennai failed to set a challenging target. South African Kagiso Rabada was the most successful among Gujarat bowlers and took two wickets in 25 balls.
