Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has pointed to Gujarat Titans\u2019 disciplined execution and straightforward decision-making as the main reasons behind their standout IPL 2026 run. The franchise moved nearer to a top-two finish after producing a dominant 89-run victory over Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, extending the sense that their campaign is being built on clarity rather than chaos. Gujarat once again looked in control across departments: after getting to 229\/4, they restricted CSK to 140 all out in 13.4 overs, with Mohammad Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan playing decisive roles with the ball.<\/p>\n
The win ensured Gujarat secured a top-two spot in the standings and, in the process, eliminated CSK\u2014five-time champions\u2014from playoff contention. For Dasgupta, that consistency has not been accidental. He believes the side\u2019s structure\u2014clearly defined responsibilities for each player and a process that stays uncomplicated\u2014has helped them remain among the best-organised outfits in the tournament, week after week.<\/p>\n
\u201cGT\u2019s philosophy is very simple, and that is one of the biggest reasons behind their success. If you look closely, everyone in that side has a clearly defined role. The same two bowlers operate in those phases irrespective of whether they concede runs or not. The openers continue to play the same brand of cricket. Their thought process is extremely clear, and they keep things very simple,\u201d Dasgupta said in an interview with Jio Hotstar.<\/p>\n
Dasgupta also spoke about Gujarat\u2019s approach to building their squad, suggesting the franchise has leaned into continuity and a tighter core group rather than carrying an overabundance of options. He noted that the team\u2019s composition was intentionally kept compact, with specific players moved on to preserve consistency within the group.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven when you look at the squad composition, they intentionally kept the squad compact rather than having too many options. They let go of players like David Miller and Sherfane Rutherford, so it was clearly a deliberate strategy to keep the group tight and consistent,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
With the bat, Gujarat\u2019s innings was anchored by another productive start from their opening duo of Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan. Together, they stitched a 125-run stand, giving the chase a difficult foundation to overturn. Gill struck 64 off 37 balls, while Sudharsan maintained his rich run of form, scoring 84 off 53 deliveries. Jos Buttler then provided the late acceleration, finishing unbeaten on 57 from just 27 balls to carry Gujarat beyond the 220-run mark.<\/p>\n
In response, CSK never found a rhythm strong enough to challenge the target. Siraj struck twice early\u2014within the first two overs\u2014while Rabada removed Matthew Short, and Rashid Khan ensured the middle overs were firmly under Gujarat\u2019s control. Rashid ultimately wrapped up the innings with figures of 3-18 as CSK were bowled out in 13.4 overs, sealing Gujarat\u2019s emphatic win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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