Gujarat Titans gained early control against Chennai Super Kings after Mohammed Siraj delivered a fiery opening spell in the IPL 2026 clash on Wednesday.
Siraj removed key CSK batters during the powerplay as Chennai slipped into serious trouble with five wickets down early in the innings.
The fast bowler maintained sharp line and length while extracting movement under the lights, making scoring difficult for the Chennai batting unit.
CSK Struggle Under Pressure
Chennai Super Kings failed to build partnerships after losing wickets at regular intervals.
The middle order also struggled to counter Gujarat’s disciplined bowling attack as the required momentum never arrived during the early overs.
Fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed complete dominance from Gujarat Titans during the first half of the innings.
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Gujarat Titans Eye Comfortable Win
With Chennai under pressure, Gujarat Titans now appear favourites to seal the match unless CSK produce a late recovery.
The bowling unit backed Siraj brilliantly by maintaining pressure from both ends and restricting boundary opportunities.
Experts believe the match could shift further in Gujarat’s favour if Chennai fail to post a competitive total.
The performance from Mohammed Siraj once again highlighted his importance in Gujarat Titans’ bowling attack as the franchise pushed closer towards another important IPL victory.
