Chennai Super Kings Defeat Gujarat Titans, Impacting IPL Standings

In a crucial IPL 2025 match, the Chennai Super Kings defeated the Gujarat Titans by 83 runs, significantly affecting the standings. Devon Conway and Dewald Brevis starred for CSK, while the Titans struggled to chase a daunting target. With this loss, the Titans' hopes for a top-two finish are now precarious, relying on other teams' results. This match also marked a disappointing end for CSK, who finished at the bottom of the table. Discover the match highlights and what this means for both teams moving forward.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 25, 2025, 19:38 IST

Gujarat Titans' IPL Hopes Diminished by CSK Defeat

The Gujarat Titans faced a significant setback in their quest for a top-two finish in the IPL, suffering an 83-run loss to the Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. Devon Conway and Dewald Brevis were instrumental for CSK, both scoring fifties that propelled their team to victory.

Despite this defeat, the Titans remain at the top of the table with 18 points from 14 matches, although their Net Run Rate has taken a hit. To secure a place in the top two, they now need the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have 17 points, to lose against Lucknow Super Kings in their final league match.

This situation is crucial as either the Mumbai Indians (16 points) or Punjab Kings (17 points) could surpass the Titans with a win in their upcoming match.

In the match, the Titans struggled to chase a daunting target of 231 runs, losing key players including their captain Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sherfane Rutherford early on, leaving them at just 35 runs during the Power Play.

Ultimately, the Gujarat team was bowled out for 147 runs in 18.3 overs. Anshul Kamboj was pivotal for CSK, taking the crucial wickets of Gill and Rutherford.

Sai Sudharsan, who scored 41 runs off 28 balls, and M Shahrukh Khan, who added 19 runs, managed to put together a 55-run partnership for the fourth wicket, briefly reviving hopes for the Titans. However, Ravindra Jadeja's return to the bowling attack proved decisive as he dismissed both Sudharsan and Shahrukh in quick succession, effectively sealing the match.

Chennai Super Kings concluded their IPL 2025 campaign at the bottom of the standings, finishing with only eight points from 14 matches, marking their worst performance in the league's history.

Earlier in the match, Conway and Brevis set the tone for CSK with their contrasting fifties, helping the team to a formidable total of 230 for five. After opting to bat first on a scorching afternoon, Conway and Brevis led the charge, scoring 52 runs off 35 balls and 57 runs off 23 balls, respectively.

Conway's innings was complemented by aggressive contributions from Ayush Mhatre (34 runs off 17 balls) and Urvil Patel (37 runs off 19 balls), who maintained a rapid scoring rate for CSK. Mhatre's explosive batting included a remarkable over against pacer Arshad Khan, where he scored 28 runs.

Although Mhatre was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna, Urvil continued the aggressive approach, forming a 63-run partnership with Conway. His ability to hit a six off veteran spinner Rashid Khan showcased his talent.

Conway also displayed aggression, hitting a six off Rashid before being bowled out on the next delivery. Brevis, known as 'Baby ABD', lived up to his nickname with a powerful performance, scoring 74 runs in a partnership with Jadeja, who contributed 21 runs.

This match marked the final innings for CSK's young players in this IPL season, potentially offering a glimpse of hope for the team's management for the next season.