GT vs CSK — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • GT won the match by 89 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, GT took on CSK on May 22, 2026, 03:48 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: GT won the match by 89 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 369 runs and 14 wickets fall between GT (229/4 in 20.0 overs) and CSK (140/10 in 13.4 overs).
2. GT Innings Breakdown (229/4)
Batting in the first innings, GT finished on 229/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.45 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT accumulated 62 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Sai Sudharsan spearheaded the batting effort with 84 runs off 53 balls (including 7 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 158.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Shubham Gill, who contributed 64 runs off 37 deliveries, while Jos Buttler added 57 (27b). The bowling side conceded 17 extra runs (wides: 13, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Mukesh Choudhary led the bowling figures with 1/36 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Spencer Johnson (1/47 in 4.0 overs).
3. CSK Chase & Second Innings Summary (140/10)
Pursuing a target of 230 runs for victory, CSK recorded 140/10 in 13.4 overs at a scoring rate of 10.24 runs per over. Shivam Dube anchored the chase for CSK with 47 runs from 17 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 276.5), alongside Matthew Short who chipped in with 24 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Mohammed Siraj delivered a key spell of 3/26 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.67, while Kagiso Rabada finished with 3/32 (3.4 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sai Sudharsan and Shubham Gill (GT), who combined for 117 runs off 74 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jos Buttler 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—Sai Sudharsan (GT) topped the match rankings with 125.0 total points, followed closely by Shubham Gill (104.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shubham Gill.