GT vs CSK Live: Shivam Dube fights back after Chennai’s top-order collapse
GT vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2026: Eyeing a top-two finish to ensure a shot at Qualifier 1, Gujarat Titans will have their tails up when they face a flagging Chennai Super Kings side seeking to regain lost ground after a disappointing campaign in their IPL match here on Thursday.<br /><br />A top-two placement at the end of the league stage gives teams two chances to reach the final.<br /><br />Currently placed second with 16 points, the Titans are locked in a three-way battle with table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru (18 points) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (16 points). A win against CSK would significantly boost GT’s chances of finishing in the top two.<br /><br />A big victory could even see GT overtake RCB’s net run rate (+1.065), depending on other results. If SRH also beat RCB in their final league game, the fight for the second spot could come down to net run rate.<br /><br />In that scenario, GT hold a slight edge with their NRR of +0.400 compared to SRH’s +0.350.<br /><br />On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings are on the brink after a narrow loss to SRH, with their playoff hopes nearly extinguished. The five-time champions will now be aiming to salvage pride in what could be their final outing of the season.<br /><br />Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side needs a win along with other results going their way to stay alive in the playoff race.<br />