Chennai Super Kings crash out in humiliation as Gujarat Titans hand them their biggest defeat in IPL history
Chennai Super Kings were eliminated from IPL 2026 after suffering their biggest-ever defeat, a crushing 89-run loss to Gujarat Titans. Gujarat Titan's dominant batting and Mohammed Siraj's fiery bowling consolidated their second spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs, while CSK's campaign ended in record disappointment.
NEW DELHI: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings crashed out of IPL 2026 in disastrous fashion on Thursday after suffering the biggest defeat in their history, as Gujarat Titans stormed to a crushing 89-run win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The emphatic victory not only helped Gujarat Titans sign off their league-stage campaign in style but also consolidated their second spot in the points table with 18 points from 14 games heading into the IPL 2026 playoffs. They are just behind table-toppers and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who also have 18 points but boast a superior net run rate and a game in hand.
For CSK, however, the defeat officially ended their playoff hopes and capped a disappointing campaign with their heaviest loss ever in the IPL. Biggest defeat margins for CSK in IPL 89 runs vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2026 60 runs vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2013 54 runs vs PBKS, Brabourne, 2022 50 runs vs RCB, Chennai, 2025 46 runs vs MI, Chennai, 2019 The 89-run margin also became the biggest victory in Gujarat Titans’ IPL history. Biggest victory margins for Gujarat Titans 89 runs vs CSK, Ahmedabad, 2026 82 runs vs SRH, Ahmedabad, 2026 77 runs vs RR, Jaipur 2026 62 runs vs LSG, Pune, 2022 62 runs vs MI, Ahmedabad 2023 (Q2) — IPL (@IPL) GT continue dominance ahead of playoffs Led brilliantly by skipper Shubman Gill, GT once again showcased why they have emerged as one of the strongest teams of IPL 2026.
Their top order completely dismantled the CSK bowling attack after being put in to bat first by Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gill blasted a 37-ball 64, hammering seven fours and three sixes, while Sai Sudharsan continued his sensational season with a classy 84 off 53 balls. The pair added 125 runs for the opening wicket and raced to 100 inside 10 overs.
After Gill’s dismissal, Jos Buttler took complete control of the innings with an unbeaten 57 off just 27 balls. Buttler and Sudharsan stitched together another brutal partnership as GT piled up 229/4. The total proved far beyond CSK’s reach.