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CSK Crush GT’s Top-Two Hopes with Commanding 83-Run Win
Chennai Super Kings Finish Season on a High with All-Round Display
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) delivered a dominant performance to end their IPL 2025 campaign on a high, crushing Gujarat Titans (GT) by 83 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. While CSK’s hopes for the playoffs were already dashed, the comprehensive victory meant Gujarat’s ambitions of sealing a top-two finish took a serious blow. After setting a mammoth target of 231, CSK’s bowlers dismantled GT’s powerful batting lineup, sealing a morale-boosting win to close out their season.
Dewald Brevis Headlines CSK’s Brutal Batting Display
Powerplay Surge Led by Ayush Mhatre
CSK got off to a blistering start, thanks largely to Ayush Mhatre’s explosive cameo in the Powerplay. His 22-ball 34 included a ferocious assault on Arshad Khan that yielded 28 runs in one over. With a mix of lofted drives and clean pulls, Mhatre laid the foundation for a high-scoring innings.
While Mhatre perished in the same Powerplay, caught trying to maintain the aggressive tempo, his knock ensured CSK scored 68/1 in the first six overs. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna tried to keep things tight, but Mhatre’s onslaught set the tone early.
Steady Middle Phase Maintains Momentum
CSK didn’t slow down in the middle overs either. Devon Conway, alongside Urvil Patel, kept the scoreboard ticking with a fluent 63-run partnership. Patel’s brief but impactful stay ended at 28, but Conway, with elegant strokes and calculated risks, brought up his half-century with a towering six off Rashid Khan.
Shivam Dube added late impetus with two massive sixes in a rapid eight-ball 19, ensuring that the run rate never dipped below ten. Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore were punished as CSK scored 95/3 through the middle phase, setting themselves up perfectly for a fiery finish.
Brevis Blitz Takes CSK to 230
The real fireworks came in the death overs, courtesy of Dewald Brevis. The South African youngster smashed 57 off just 23 deliveries, hitting five sixes and four boundaries. His acceleration was stunning, bringing up his fifty in just 19 balls.
Partnering with Ravindra Jadeja (21 off 18), Brevis added 74 runs for the fifth wicket, dominating the GT bowlers. Despite a strong outing from Prasidh Krishna (2/22 in 4 overs), GT’s attack crumbled as CSK stormed to 230/5.
Gujarat Titans Falter Under Pressure
GT Top-Order Collapses Early
In pursuit of 231, GT’s chase got off to a disastrous start. Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sherfane Rutherford all departed cheaply within the first four overs. Anshul Kamboj, playing with intent and precision, removed Gill and Rutherford while Khaleel Ahmed dismissed Buttler.
CSK’s powerplay strategy worked perfectly, with the Titans restricted to 35/3 in the first six overs. The early collapse meant the rest of the innings was always going to be an uphill battle for the chasing side.
Middle Overs Offer Glimmer, but CSK Snuff It Out
Sai Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan tried to bring GT back into the contest with a promising 55-run stand. The pair especially targeted Shivam Dube, who conceded 18 in one over. But just when GT started to dream, Ravindra Jadeja returned to remove both set batters in the same over, halting their momentum.
From there, Noor Ahmed and Matheesha Pathirana tightened the screws, leaving GT reeling at 125/7. Despite some defiance, the Titans were never in the hunt after the mid-innings phase.
Lower-Order Resistance Falls Short
The death overs yielded just 22 runs as GT lost their final three wickets. Noor Ahmed delivered a fine spell, claiming 3/21 and cleaning up the tail with style. Rashid Khan and Arshad Khan hit two sixes, but the chase fizzled out at 147 in 18.3 overs.
Anshul Kamboj, with figures of 3/13, was the pick of the bowlers. His early strikes were instrumental in dismantling GT’s core batting strength, and fittingly, he picked the last wicket to complete a memorable outing.
Match Summary
Chennai Super Kings: 230/5 in 20 overs
(Dewald Brevis 57, Devon Conway 52; Prasidh Krishna 2/22)
Gujarat Titans: 147 all out in 18.3 overs
(Sai Sudharsan 41; Anshul Kamboj 3/13, Noor Ahmed 3/21)
Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 83 runs.
What This Means for Gujarat Titans
While Gujarat Titans still sit at the top of the points table, their heavy defeat significantly dents their net run rate. The loss opens the door for other top-tier teams to overtake them and potentially push them into the Eliminator round, rather than earning the cushion of a Qualifier.
As CSK bow out of the tournament, their final act may have lasting implications for GT’s playoff fate. For now, the Titans will anxiously await results from other fixtures to learn their final standing.
Read more about IPL 2025 playoff scenarios on ESPNcricinfo.
For a detailed look at Gujarat Titans’ recent form, check out our article on GT’s campaign highs and lows.
