NEW DELHI: It’s not often that bowlers dominate a format known for big hits, but that’s exactly what happened in Chepauk on Sunday as Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings. On a pitch that provided extra bounce, GT’s bowlers kept things tight and restricted CSK to 158/7.Batting first, CSK didn’t really get going. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad played a fighting knock, remaining unbeaten with 74 off 60 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes. However, he lacked strong support from the other party.
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Mohamed Siraj set the tone early with his rebounding and accuracy. Sanju Samson scored 11 runs and reached 5,000 runs in the IPL but was unable to turn around his start.
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Key wickets were also compromised as CSK batsmen struggled to adapt to the conditions.Sudharsen leads the chaseIn response, GT chased down the goal comfortably, thanks to a brilliant strike from Sai Sudharsen. He scored 87 off 46 balls, showing how to bat intelligently on a difficult surface by choosing the right balls to attack.He was well supported by skipper Shubman Gill, who made 33 off 23 balls. The duo added 58 runs for the first wicket, giving GT a flying start and putting CSK under pressure early in the chase.After Gill’s dismissal, Sudharsen continued to dominate, hitting seven sixes and keeping the scoreboard moving.
Jos Buttler then finished the job with an unbeaten 39, as GT reached the target with 20 balls to spare.Clinical finish enhances GTCSK’s spinners struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Noor Ahmed and Akil Hossain both getting a wicket. GT’s batsmen showed a better understanding of the pitch, which made the difference.With this win, Gujarat Titans moved up the standings and kept their campaign on track, while CSK did not think about the missed opportunities.
