IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Shubman Gill pulls off a gravity-defying stunner to send Shivam Dube packing in GT vs CSK clash

The Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed absolute theatre during the 66th match of IPL 2026 as the Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a commanding 89-run victory over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday. While the high-scoring affair was packed with explosive batting, the definitive moment of the match belonged to GT captain Shubman Gill. His mind-boggling athleticism in the field effectively broke the back of CSK’s steep run chase and left fans worldwide completely spellbound.

Shubman Gill plucks a screamer to dismiss Shivam Dube

Chasing a massive target of 230, Chennai Super Kings were reeling at 116/5 in the 11th over but remained dangerous due to a blistering counter-attack from Shivam Dube. The powerful left-hander was in a destructive mood, smashing 47 runs off just 17 balls at an astonishing strike rate of 276.47, a cameo punctuated by 4 fours and 4 massive sixes. With Dube single-handedly keeping CSK’s slim hopes alive, GT desperately needed a breakthrough, and it arrived via a moment of pure magic from their skipper.

On the third ball of the 11th over, Rashid Khan bowled a quick, 89 km/h googly just outside the off-stump. Dube opened his stance, looking to aggressively slap the ball over the cover boundary. However, he caught it off the upper half of his bat, sending a high, swirling top-edge over the infield.

Gill, stationed at midwicket, turned and sprinted backward toward the boundary line. Tracking the ball perfectly over his shoulder, he paused for a fraction of a second to gauge his position, then launched himself horizontally through the air. Extending his hands fully, Gill plucked the ball out of the sky with incredible timing before crashing onto the turf. The spectacular catch completely silenced the traveling Chennai fans, completely deflating the opposition’s momentum as Rashid celebrated his crucial wicket.

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GT knocks CSK out in the crucial IPL 2026 encounter

Earlier in the evening, after being put into bat, Gujarat Titans put on an absolute masterclass to post a mammoth total of 229/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The foundation was laid by a spectacular 125-run opening partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Gill. Sudharsan played the anchor role to perfection, hammering 84 off 53 deliveries with 7 fours and 4 maximums. Gill complemented him brilliantly from the other end, bringing up a fiery 64 off 37 balls.

Once the openers departed, England’s Jos Buttler provided the late-innings fireworks. Buttler remained unbeaten on 57 off a mere 27 balls, tearing into the CSK bowling attack with a strike rate of 211.11 to propel the Titans to a towering 229.

Facing a target that required an economy rate of 11.5 runs per over from the outset, CSK’s top order collapsed under intense pressure. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj delivered a clinical opening spell, removing Sanju Samson for a duck on the very first ball of the innings before cleaning up CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for 16. Siraj finished with exceptional figures of 3/26, earning the Player of the Match honors.

Kagiso Rabada (3/32) and Rashid Khan (3/18) cleaned up the lower order with clinical precision. Following Gill’s breathtaking catch to dismiss Dube, the CSK batting order folded rapidly, losing their final five wickets for just 24 runs. Chennai was ultimately bowled out for 140 in 13.4 overs, handing Gujarat a massive, statement-making victory in front of their ecstatic home crowd.