CSK vs GT — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • GT won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, CSK took on GT on May 21, 2026, 05:32 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: GT won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 379 runs and 6 wickets fall between CSK (189/5 in 20.0 overs) and GT (190/1 in 14.1 overs).
2. CSK Innings Breakdown (189/5)
Batting in the first innings, CSK finished on 189/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.45 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, CSK accumulated 47 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 121 runs off 60 balls (including 15 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 201.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contributed 29 runs off 29 deliveries, while Kartik Sharma added 15 (11b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 2/30 in 3.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Washington Sundar (1/25 in 3.0 overs).
3. GT Chase & Second Innings Summary (190/1)
Pursuing a target of 190 runs for victory, GT recorded 190/1 in 14.1 overs at a scoring rate of 13.41 runs per over. Shubman Gill anchored the chase for GT with 100 runs from 44 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 227.3), alongside Jos Buttler who chipped in with 72 off 34 balls. Defending the total, Jamie Overton delivered a key spell of 1/35 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 17.50, while Anshul Kamboj finished with 0/5 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill (GT ), who combined for 128 runs off 66 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Rashid Khan 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—Sanju Samson (CSK) topped the match rankings with 170.0 total points, followed closely by Shubman Gill (145.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shubman Gill.