Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered yet another humiliation on Thursday, facing the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Chasing a mammoth 230, the 5-time champions succumbed to an 89-run defeat at the Narendra
Modi Stadium. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side was not only knocked out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, but also suffered their biggest defeat ever by runs in the history of the tournament.
IPL 2026 | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap
CSK’s Biggest Defeat By Runs In IPL
| Loss Margin (Runs) | Team | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 89 runs | GT | 2026 |
| 60 runs | MI | 2013 |
| 54 runs | Punjab Kings | 2022 |
| 50 runs | RCB | 2025 |
| 46 runs | MI | 2019 |
CSK never really got going in the chase. Samson, playing despite a finger injury, got out on the first ball, putting the team under pressure early. Captain Gaikwad came in at number three to steady things, but that didn’t work as Siraj struck quickly, taking three wickets in his first two overs. With Matt Short falling inside the powerplay, CSK were already behind in the chase.
Shivam Dube provided some fight with a quick 47 off 17 balls, but once he got out, the innings fell apart. The last four wickets fell for just four runs as GT sealed a dominant win.
Gujarat Titans’ formidable top order powered them to a commanding 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings, boosting their chances of a top-two finish in IPL 2026. Shubman Gill (64 off 37) and Sai Sudharsan (84 off 53) continued their remarkable run, stitching a record seventh century stand to lay the foundation for a massive 229/4. Gill was in sublime touch early, dominating the powerplay and reaching his fifty in just 23 balls, while Sudharsan brought up his fifth successive half-century with ease. The pair guided GT to 111 without loss in 10 overs, taking full control of the game.
After Gill’s departure, Sudharsan and Jos Buttler (57* off 27) kept up the momentum. Sudharsan played a composed innings, while Buttler unleashed a late assault, smashing multiple sixes to push the total beyond 200.
