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Shubman Gill, captain of Gujarat Titans, expressed his disappointment over their 83-run loss to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. This defeat puts their hopes of finishing in the top two of the league table in jeopardy. Gill acknowledged the game slipped during the power-play as CSK managed a formidable total. The team faces further challenges without Jos Buttler, who will miss the playoffs due to national commitments.

Key Points: Shubman Gill Reacts to Gujarat's Defeat by CSK in IPL 2024

  • GT's defeat hampers top 2 hopes in IPL 2024
  • CSK posts joint-best total, unsettling GT
  • Skipper Gill emphasizes importance of controlling runs in middle overs
  • Loss of Buttler poses challenges for GT's playoff chances
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IPL 2024: 83-run defeat to CSK is a 'bitter pill to swallow' for GT, says Gill

GT captain Gill calls 83-run loss to CSK tough as playoff spot risked.

"It's a hard pill to swallow for us. - Shubman Gill"

Ahmedabad, May 25

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill described as a 'bitter pill to swallow' his side's 83-run defeat to the Chennai Super Kings in their final league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday.

With this defeat, GT’s hopes of finishing among the top 2 in the points table are in serious jeopardy. The winner of the clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, on Monday, will move past them in the Standings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru could push them down further into an Eliminator spot with a win over Lucknow Super Giants in the final league game of the season.

Analysing the match, Gill, who has been recently appointed as India's Test captain, said things got out of hand in the power-play in the first innings when CSK posted their joint-best total.

"The game pretty much went away from us in the power-play. We never really came back in the game; 230 is a big target. Teams that are already eliminated don't have anything to lose. We were not able to stay calm under pressure," he said in the post-match presentation on Sunday.

"It's very important to control runs in the middle overs. If you don't pick wickets, it's always going to be challenging. This one would be a hard pill to swallow for us. But on the bright side, we have two or three important games for us. Fortunately for me, going back to my hometown," added Gill, who hails from Chandigarh, where the Challenger 1 and Eliminator matches will be played at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.

Although Gujarat Titans were one of the best teams in the first 2/3rd of the league phase, they have ended the season with two losses on the trot.

Throughout the 2025 season, GT have heavily relied on their firing top three of Sai Sudharsan, Gill and Jos Buttler which prompted many to ask the question, what would happen if GT were dealt with early wickets.

CSK became the first team to ask that question of the home side at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and the result will be a cause for concern for the 2022 champions heading into the playoffs.

To make matters worse, reliable English batter Jos Buttler will miss the playoffs as he has to report for national duty, opening up a gap in the top order. Buttler has scored 538 runs in 14 matches for GT in the league phase.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Tough loss for GT! 😔 CSK showed why they're 4-time champions. Gill's captaincy is still developing - he'll learn from this. The real worry is Buttler leaving for England duty. Who will fill that gap in playoffs? Maybe time to give young Shahrukh Khan a chance!
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Priya M.
As a GT fan from Ahmedabad, this was painful to watch! Our bowling looked toothless against CSK's batting. Why didn't Rashid Khan bowl his full quota? That decision cost us dearly. Hope they bounce back strong in playoffs - at least we're playing in Chandigarh where Gill has good memories!
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Arjun S.
People are blaming Gill too much. Remember this is his first season as captain! The real issue is GT's middle order - always been their weakness. Too much dependency on top 3. They need to find Indian talents like Rinku Singh who can finish games.
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Neha T.
CSK fan here 👑 but must say GT played brilliant cricket most of the season. One bad match doesn't define them. The pressure of playoffs is different though... Will be interesting to see how Gill handles it as new captain. Best of luck to both teams! #WhistlePodu #AavaDe
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Vikram J.
The scheduling is unfair! Why do English players leave during playoffs? BCCI should negotiate better with ECB. Buttler was in great form and now GT has to completely change their combination. This affects the tournament's competitiveness.
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Sanjay R.
Gill's comment about teams with nothing to lose is spot on! CSK played fearless cricket while GT looked tense. That's the difference between experienced and new captains. But credit to GT for reaching playoffs despite Hardik leaving - that itself is an achievement.

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