Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • Gujarat Titans won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings took on Gujarat Titans on Apr 25, 2026, 06:22 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Gujarat Titans won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 293 runs and 8 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (146/7 in 20.0 overs) and Gujarat Titans (147/1 in 15.5 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (146/7)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 146/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 28 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Tiffany spearheaded the batting effort with 74 runs off 60 balls (including 6 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 123.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Gumbald, who contributed 22 runs off 17 deliveries, while Fern added 18 (6b). With the ball in the first innings, Quips led the bowling figures with 3/25 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.25), assisted by Briggs (2/41 in 4.0 overs).
3. Gujarat Titans Chase & Second Innings Summary (147/1)
Pursuing a target of 147 runs for victory, Gujarat Titans recorded 147/1 in 15.5 overs at a scoring rate of 9.28 runs per over. Death anchored the chase for Gujarat Titans with 81 runs from 44 balls (4 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 184.1), alongside Mordercai who chipped in with 33 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Gummy delivered a key spell of 1/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while Party Pat finished with 0/16 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rigby and Death (Gujarat Titans), who combined for 89 runs off 57 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Rigby making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Quips (Gujarat Titans) topped the match rankings with 139.0 total points, followed closely by Death (121.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Death.