Gujarat Titans Achieve Historic Victory Over Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026

In a stunning match, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs, marking a historic low for CSK in IPL history. This victory not only positions the Titans favorably for the playoffs but also sets a new record for the largest defeat in CSK's history. With impressive performances from Shubman Gill and his team, the Titans have made a significant mark this season, achieving their biggest win margin ever. As CSK struggles to qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive year, the implications of this match are profound for both teams. Read on to discover more about this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 22, 2026, 00:30 IST

Gujarat Titans Dominate Chennai Super Kings

In a remarkable display, the Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a historic 89-run victory against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during their final league match of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This win positions the Titans favorably for the first qualifier, while marking a significant low for the Super Kings, who have now set a new record for the largest defeat in their history, surpassing the previous record held by the Mumbai Indians (MI) since 2013.

Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the Titans amassed an impressive total of 229 runs, with Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler each contributing half-centuries. In response, the Super Kings were bowled out for just 140 runs, with Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan each claiming three wickets.

CSK Faces Unprecedented Defeat

This defeat represents the largest margin by which CSK has lost in IPL history, marking the first time they have been defeated by more than 60 runs. The previous record was a 60-run loss to MI at the Wankhede Stadium in 2013. This match also highlights the rarity of teams defeating the five-time champions by such a significant margin, with only three other instances occurring previously, one of which was during MS Dhoni's captaincy.

Largest Defeats Against Chennai Super Kings in IPL

Team	Runs	Venue	Year	Captain	CSK Captain
GT	89	Ahmedabad	2026	Shubman Gill	Ruturaj Gaikwad
MI	60	Mumbai (Wankhede)	2013	Rohit Sharma	MS Dhoni
PBKS	54	Mumbai (Brabourne)	2022	Shikhar Dhawan	Ravindra Jadeja
RCB	50	Chennai	2025	Rajat Patidar	Ruturaj Gaikwad
MI	46	Chennai	2019	Rohit Sharma	Suresh Raina

This victory also marks the largest win margin for the Gujarat Titans, breaking their previous record set just last week against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Prior to this season, the Titans had never won a match by more than 70 runs, but they have achieved this feat three times in the 2026 campaign.

Top Wins for Gujarat Titans in IPL History

Opponent	Runs	Venue	GT captain
CSK	89	Ahmedabad	Shubman Gill
SRH	82	Ahmedabad	Shubman Gill
RR	77	Jaipur	Shubman Gill
LSG	62	Pune	Hardik Pandya
MI	62	Ahmedabad	Hardik Pandya

CSK's Struggles Continue

The Chennai Super Kings have now missed out on playoff qualification for three consecutive seasons. Before the 2024 season, they had only failed to reach the second round twice (in 2020 and 2022). Even considering the two seasons they were absent from the league (2016 and 2017), this marks the first time CSK will not participate in the playoffs for three straight years in IPL history.