CSK vs GT — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • GT won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, CSK took on GT on May 7, 2026, 11:08 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: GT won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 320 runs and 9 wickets fall between CSK (158/7 in 20.0 overs) and GT (162/2 in 16.4 overs).
2. CSK Innings Breakdown (158/7)
Batting in the first innings, CSK finished on 158/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, CSK accumulated 28 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad 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 Shivam Dube , who contributed 22 runs off 17 deliveries, while Jamie Overton added 18 (6b). The bowling side conceded 12 extra runs (wides: 10, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Kagiso Rabada led the bowling figures with 3/25 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.25), assisted by Arshad Khan (2/43 in 4.0 overs).
3. GT Chase & Second Innings Summary (162/2)
Pursuing a target of 159 runs for victory, GT recorded 162/2 in 16.4 overs at a scoring rate of 9.72 runs per over. Sai Sudharsan anchored the chase for GT with 87 runs from 46 balls (4 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 189.1), alongside Jos Butler who chipped in with 39 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Noor Ahmed delivered a key spell of 1/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while Akeal Hosein finished with 1/46 (3.4 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jos Butler and Sai Sudharsan (GT), who combined for 96 runs off 60 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Jos Butler 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—Kagiso Rabada (GT) topped the match rankings with 137.0 total points, followed closely by Sai Sudharsan (128.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sai Sudharsan .