New Delhi: It’s not often that bowlers dominate in a format known for big hitting, but that’s exactly what happened in Chepauk on Sunday when Gujarat Titans were beaten. Chennai Super Kings. On a pitch that offered extra bounce, the GT bowlers kept things tight and restricted CSK to 158/7.Batting first, CSK never really got going. Captain Rituraj Gaikwad Unbeaten on 74 off 60 balls, he hit six fours and four sixes. However, it lacked strong support from the other end.GT Pacer Muhammad Siraj Set the head early with its bounce and accuracy. Sanju Samson scored 11 runs and crossed the milestone of 5000 runs in IPL but could not turn his start. Kagiso Rabada. Also picked up key wickets as the CSK batsmen struggled to adjust to the conditions.Sudharsan leads the chase.In reply, GT achieved the target comfortably thanks to a brilliant innings by Sai Sudharsan. He scored 87 off 46 balls, showing how to bat smartly on a difficult surface by picking the right balls to attack.He was well supported by captain Shubman Gill who scored 33 runs off 23 balls. The duo added 58 runs for the first wicket, giving GT a strong start and putting CSK under pressure early on.After Gill’s dismissal, Sudharsan dominated, hitting seven sixes and keeping the scoreboard moving. Jos Buttler then finished with an unbeaten 39, as GT reached the target with 20 balls to spare.A clinical finish enhances GT.CSK’s bowlers struggled to stem the flow of runs, with only Noor Ahmed and Akil Hussain picking up a wicket each. GT’s batsmen showed better understanding of the pitch which made the difference.With this win, Gujarat Titans moved up the table and kept their campaign on track, while CSK were left to reflect on missed opportunities.
