Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 83 runs, powered by Devon Conway and Dewald Brevis's fifties. Titans, despite the loss, remain at the top of the table but now depend on Royal Challengers Bengaluru's result to secure a top-two finish. Chasing 231, Gujarat faltered early, losing key wickets in the powerplay and were eventually bowled out for 147.
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