CSK vs GT — IPL 2026 Cricket Match 25: Result, Scorecard & Report
Published: April 14, 2026 | Updated: April 17, 2026 — By Rahul Sharma
Match Result: CSK Won by 24 Runs
CSK 178/6 (20 ov) — Gaikwad 68(44), Dube 42(26), Dhoni 28*(14) | Rashid Khan 2/31, Mohit Sharma 2/34
GT 154/9 (20 ov) — Gill 52(37), Sai Sudharsan 31(24), David Miller 22(18) | Jadeja 3/28, Theekshana 2/24, Chahar 2/29
Player of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) — 3/28 & 24(15)
CSK vs GT — Match Report
Chennai Super Kings extended their perfect home record in IPL 2026 with a comprehensive 24-run win over Gujarat Titans at a packed MA Chidambaram Stadium. It was a textbook Chepauk performance from the hosts: a par-plus score set by an anchoring innings at the top, acceleration by the middle order, and a spin-led defence that never allowed GT to build momentum in the chase.
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's 68 off 44 balls was the foundation. He weathered a tough opening spell from Mohammed Siraj, who extracted bounce from a two-paced surface, then shifted gears after the powerplay. Gaikwad's command against Rashid Khan — 14 runs from eight balls faced against the Afghan leg-spinner — was particularly noteworthy. Too often in IPL matches, batters cede control to Rashid; Gaikwad played him like a medium-pace option.
Shivam Dube's 42 off 26 balls gave CSK the acceleration they needed in the middle overs. The left-hander hit Mohit Sharma for two sixes in the 14th over, both off length balls dragged over mid-wicket. MS Dhoni walked out in the 18th over and immediately unleashed: three sixes in his unbeaten 28, including a 98-metre hit off Mohit Sharma's last ball that cleared the second tier of the stadium roof. Chepauk roared as only Chepauk can when Dhoni hits sixes.
Chasing 179 — Where GT's Innings Fell Apart
Gujarat Titans needed a strong start. Shubman Gill provided it, reaching 52 off 37 balls with controlled strokeplay. But Sai Sudharsan was bogged down by Jadeja's left-arm spin in the middle overs — 31 off 24 balls with only one four — and GT's required rate climbed above 12 by the 13th over. Once Jadeja had Gill stumped by Dhoni in the 14th over — a classic Jadeja-Dhoni combination on a turning track — GT were out of the contest.
David Miller tried to reduce the deficit with a few late blows, but Pathirana's yorkers in the 19th and 20th overs conceded just 14 runs. GT finished 154/9, 24 short of the CSK total.
Player of the Match — Ravindra Jadeja
Jadeja was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution. His bowling figures (4-0-28-3) included the key wickets of Gill, Miller, and Shahrukh Khan. The dismissal of Gill — a beautifully flighted delivery that drew the batter out of his crease, with Dhoni completing a lightning-fast stumping — was one of the match's defining moments.
With the bat, Jadeja's 24 off 15 balls in the death overs provided crucial acceleration. He struck two sixes off Rashid Khan in the 17th over, an attacking move that signalled CSK's intent to finish strongly. After the match, Jadeja dedicated the award to the Chepauk crowd, calling them "the 12th player for CSK every night at home."
Ruturaj Gaikwad's Captaincy
Beyond the 68 runs, Gaikwad's tactical captaincy stood out. He used Theekshana in the fifth over of the powerplay — an unconventional move that broke GT's opening partnership immediately. He pulled Pathirana out of the attack in the 15th over despite Miller threatening, trusting Chahar's change-ups to contain. Every move worked. Three wins from CSK's last four matches, and the captain has grown into the role with experience.
Playing XIs — CSK vs GT
Points Table Impact
CSK moved to 10 points from 6 matches, consolidating third place behind RR (12 pts) and RCB (8 pts with games in hand). GT remain on 4 points from 5 matches, now seventh and two points off the playoff spots. Check the IPL 2026 points table for the full standings after Match 27.
What's Next for CSK and GT?
CSK travel to Bengaluru for Match 29 on April 20 — a massive clash against unbeaten RCB at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. For GT, the next fixture is the Match 31 against SRH in Ahmedabad on April 22, where Gill's side needs a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chennai Super Kings won by 24 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 16, 2026. CSK 178/6 defended against GT 154/9. Ravindra Jadeja was Player of the Match (3/28 & 24 off 15).
CSK 178/6 (20 ov) — Gaikwad 68(44), Dube 42(26), Dhoni 28*(14); Rashid 2/31, Mohit 2/34. GT 154/9 (20 ov) — Gill 52(37), Sudharsan 31(24); Jadeja 3/28, Theekshana 2/24.
CSK are unbeaten at Chepauk in IPL 2026, with four wins from four home matches. Their spin strategy continues to dominate visiting sides on the slow Chennai surface.
Ravindra Jadeja — 3/28 in 4 overs with the ball plus 24 off 15 balls in the death overs. His dismissal of Gill was the match-turning moment.
Classic spin-friendly surface. Ball turned from the opening overs. Spinners took 8 of 15 wickets. Average middle-overs run rate was 7.1. Minimal dew, unlike earlier matches at the venue.
Vintage Dhoni: unbeaten 28 off 14 balls with three sixes in the final over, strike rate 200. One catch and one stumping behind the stumps.
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