Sanju Samson lit up an otherwise flat spell with a lightning-fast stumping as Chennai Super Kings faced Gujarat Titans on Sunday. During GT’s 159-run chase, in the seventh over of the innings, CSK spinner Noor Ahmad delivered one that swung down the leg side. Shubman Gill went for a flick and missed, and Samson—poised just behind the stumps—broke the bails in a flash. The replay evidence suggested it was extremely tight, prompting a heated reaction online: some fans felt the dismissal carried the same kind of instinct as MS Dhoni, while others argued that the third umpire acted too quickly with the call.
Samson’s stumping sparks Dhoni comparisons
Social media quickly turned the moment into a talking point, with viewers sharing clips that highlighted how swiftly Samson reacted after Gill missed his shot. Multiple posts referenced the similarity to Dhoni’s famous dismissals, as supporters debated whether the decision was fully justified.
- Samson completed the stumping to dismiss Shubman Gill off Noor Ahmad in the seventh over of GT’s chase.
- Replays were described as close, with debate centered on whether Gill was out or whether the evidence was being interpreted too fast.
- Fans compared the speed and positioning to MS Dhoni’s well-known stumpings, while others questioned the timing of the umpire’s confirmation.
How Gujarat chased 159 to beat CSK
On the scoreboard, Gujarat Titans delivered the response their chase demanded, reaching the target with 20 balls remaining. Opening batter Sai Sudharsan was the architect of the pursuit, powering GT to victory by eight wickets in their IPL meeting with CSK.
- Gujarat Titans won by eight wickets after chasing 159 with 20 balls to spare.
- Sai Sudharsan scored 87, featuring four boundaries and seven sixes in 46 balls.
- He helped build a 58-run opening stand with captain Shubman Gill (33).
- Sudharsan then added 97 runs with Jos Buttler (39 not out) for the second wicket.
Even after CSK’s breakthrough, GT kept control. When the match moved into the later stages, Gujarat were 162/2 in 16.4 overs. The chase never really lost momentum from that point, despite CSK’s efforts.
CSK’s innings: Gaikwad’s 74 and Overton’s cameo
Earlier, CSK posted 158/7 after being asked to bat first, with a sluggish start eventually giving way to a steadier push led by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- CSK finished on 158/7 after a slow start.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad made 74 not out from 60 balls, striking six fours and four sixes.
- Jamie Overton provided a short burst of 18 off six balls as CSK crossed 150.
For Gujarat, the bowling attack found the right moments. Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein each took a wicket as GT progressed through the chase, while CSK’s total became a chaseable target thanks to the platform Gaikwad built.
Bowling highlights and key figures
Gujarat’s bowlers delivered the necessary pressure at various stages of the innings, with clear standouts as CSK tried to set a competitive total.
- Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein took one wicket apiece as Gujarat reached 162/2 in 16.4 overs.
- For GT, Kagiso Rabada was the leading wicket-taker with figures of 3 for 25.
- Arshad Khan added two wickets to cap off the bowling effort.
With Gaikwad’s unbeaten impact at the top and Sudharsan’s aggressive chase-setting knock sealing the result, the match ultimately turned on two contrasting phases: CSK’s ability to get to 158/7, and Gujarat’s calm, clinical execution of the 159-run target.
