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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs following a stunning loss to the Gujarat Titans (GT). The result not only confirmed GT’s place in the top two but also sent shockwaves through the league as one of the most successful franchises in IPL history bowed out early. With the league stage heading into its final stretch, this GT vs CSK has intensified the battle for the remaining playoff spot.
Gujarat Titans seal the top-two spot
Gujarat Titans produced a complete team performance to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs and book their place in the top two. In the match, GT registered 229/4 in 20 overs, powered by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler's knocks. CSK failed to chase the target as they got bundled out at 140 in 13.4 overs, handing GT a victory by a huge margin.
The win took GT to 14 matches played, nine victories, five defeats, and 18 points with a solid net run rate of +0.695, sitting comfortably in second place. GT has shown remarkable depth and temperament throughout IPL 2026, and this result against a heavyweight opponent only strengthens their claim as serious title contenders.
Chennai Super Kings’ campaign ends in disappointment
For CSK, the defeat was the final nail in the coffin. After completing 14 matches, the yellow brigade sits on just 12 points from six wins and eight losses, with a negative net run rate of -0.345. The stunning loss to GT has eliminated them from the top-four race, bringing their IPL 2026 journey to an end.
Updated IPL 2026 Points Table after GT vs CSK match
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1.065 | 18 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0.695 | 18 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (Q) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0.350 | 16 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0.083 | 14 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0.227 | 13 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0.011 | 13 |
| 7 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | -0.345 | 12 |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | -0.871 | 12 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | -0.510 | 8 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | -0.702 | 8 |
Playoff race heats up
With RCB, GT, and SRH already through, the fight for the fourth playoff berth has become a nail-biting affair. Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders remain firmly in contention, while Delhi Capitals still harbour slim hopes. Every point and net run rate now carries massive weight.
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