Savage again! Shubman Gill takes another dig at Chennai Super Kings supporters following emphatic IPL victory

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The high-stakes drama of the Indian Premier League reached a fever pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. In a crucial 66th match of the season, Gujarat Titans (GT) hosted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a clash that carried massive playoff implications. What was expected to be a down-to-the-wire thriller turned into an absolute masterclass by the hosts, who completed an emphatic season double over the defending champions. However, the action didn’t stop when the bails were dislodged; GT skipper Shubman Gill made sure the rivalry simmered long into the night.

Gill is quickly building a reputation not just for his elegant cover drives, but also for his razor-sharp wit off the field. Continuing his newly established ritual of taking playful digs at opponents after a victory, the young GT captain set social media ablaze with a perfectly timed Instagram post that left CSK fans thoroughly rattled.

Gill uploaded a picture featuring himself alongside teammates Mohammed Siraj and Jos Buttler, all mimicking the iconic “silence” gesture to the crowd. The caption translation read: “Thank you for the second time. Blue light after the yellow light.”

The subtle savage remark targeted the overwhelming presence of Chennai supporters. Despite Ahmedabad being Gujarat’s home turf, the massive stadium had been transformed into a roaring sea of yellow jerseys, packed with fans hoping to see a CSK victory. By referencing the “blue light” extinguishing the yellow, Gill highlighted how his squad successfully silenced the away crowd’s chants, turning a hostile home environment into a celebratory party.

Nandri 2. Yellow lights, blue ending 🤫

— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) May 21, 2026

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On the field, the contest was entirely one-sided as Gujarat Titans handed Chennai a humiliating 89-run defeat, effectively ending CSK’s IPL 2026 campaign. Sent in to bat first, GT’s top order unleashed absolute carnage on the Chennai bowlers, posturing a massive total of 229/4 in their 20 overs.

The foundation was laid by an explosive opening partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Gill. Sudharsan top-scored with a magnificent 84 off 53 balls, peppered with 7 fours and 4 sixes. Gill matched the tempo perfectly, smashing a rapid 64 off just 37 deliveries. Once the openers departed, Jos Buttler provided the finishing fireworks, remaining unbeaten on a blistering 57 off 27 balls, scoring at a strike rate of 211.11 to push the target well beyond Chennai’s comfort zone.

Chasing a daunting 230, CSK’s response collapsed before it ever really began. Grounded by a phenomenal spell from Player of the Match Mohammed Siraj, who ripped through the top order to finish with figures of 3/26, Chennai found themselves collapsing early in the powerplay. Sanju Samson fell for a golden duck on the very first ball of the innings, and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was cleaned up by Siraj for just 16.

Aside from a defiant, lone-warrior cameo from Shivam Dube, who blazed 47 off 17 balls, the rest of the batting lineup folded like a pack of cards against the spin of Rashid Khan (3/18) and the pace of Kagiso Rabada (3/32). Chennai Super Kings were eventually bundled out for a meagre 140 runs in just 13.4 overs, sealing their exit from the tournament.

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