GT vs KKR Highlights: Shubman Gill’s 86 powers Gujarat Titans to 5-wicket win over KKR as Siraj and Rabada shine; GT move to 4th, KKR remain winless in IPL 2026
New Delhi: Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 5 wickets with 2 balls remaining in Match 25 of IPL 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on April 17.
Chasing 181 runs, Gujarat Titans reached 181/5 in 19.4 overs. Captain Shubman Gill played a brilliant innings of 86 runs and guided his team to victory.
Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 180 runs in 20 overs. Cameron Green had the best innings for KKR, scoring 79 runs, but Gujarat bowlers held them back from reaching a higher total.
This win helped Gujarat Titans into the 4th position of the IPL 2026 points standings, while Kolkata Knight Riders remained winless in the Indian Premier League.
Match Preview: GT in Form, KKR Looking for First Win
Gujarat Titans appeared confident heading into this match after winning two consecutive games. On the other side, the Kolkata Knight Riders were still looking for their first victory and were under pressure.
The Ahmedabad pitch was supposed to benefit batters, and both sides relied on their top-order batsmen, including Shubman Gill and Cameron Green.
KKR Innings: Cameron Green Scores 79
Kolkata Knight Riders started aggressively but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Cameron Green played a strong innings of 79 runs from 55 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes.
Rovman Powell scored 27 runs, and Rinku Singh made a quick 17 runs, but KKR lost wickets in the final overs and were bowled out for 180.
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KKR Batting Scorecard
- Tim Seifert — 19 (14)
- Ajinkya Rahane — 0 (1)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi — 8 (4)
- Cameron Green — 79 (55)
- Rovman Powell — 27 (20)
- Andre Roy — 9 (7)
- Ramandeep Singh — 1 (2)
- Rinku Singh — 17 (8)
- Sunil Narine — 0 (5)
- Kartik Tyagi — 6 (4)
Total: 180 all out in 20 overs
GT Bowlers Took Regular Wickets
Gujarat Titans bowlers performed well and kept taking wickets at important times.
- Mohammed Siraj — 3 wickets
Ajinkya Rahane
Sunil Narine
Vaibhav Arora - Kagiso Rabada — 3 wickets
Tim Seifert
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Ramandeep Singh - Ashok Sharma — 2 wickets
Rovman Powell
Rinku Singh - Rashid Khan — 1 wicket
Cameron Green - Prasidh Krishna — 1 wicket
Andre Roy - Run Out
Kartik Tyagi (Run out by Jos Buttler)
GT also showed excellent fielding and took multiple catches.
Gujarat Titans Chase: Shubman Gill Leads the Way
Gujarat Titans started the chase positively. Sai Sudharsan gave a good start, and then Shubman Gill took control of the innings.
Gill scored 86 runs from 50 balls with 8 fours and 4 sixes. He played the key role in Gujarat’s victory.
Jos Buttler and Glenn Phillips supported Gill, while Rahul Tewatia finished the chase calmly.
Gujarat Titans Batting Scorecard
- Sai Sudharsan — 22 (16)
- Shubman Gill — 86 (50)
- Jos Buttler — 25 (15)
- Washington Sundar — 13 (13)
- Glenn Phillips — 19 (16)
- Rahul Tewatia — 7 (6) not out
- Shahrukh Khan — 3 (2) not out
Extras — 6
Total — 181/5 in 19.4 overs
Kolkata Knight Riders Bowlers Took 5 Wickets
KKR bowlers tried to stop Gujarat but failed to defend the total.
Kolkata Knight Riders Wickets Taken
- Varun Chakravarthy — 2 wickets
Jos Buttler
Washington Sundar - Sunil Narine — 1 wicket
Sai Sudharsan - Vaibhav Arora — 1 wicket
Shubman Gill - Ramandeep Singh — 1 wicket
Glenn Phillips
Even after taking wickets, Gujarat Titans completed the chase.
Powerplay Highlights
- Kolkata Knight Riders lost early wickets and slowed down
- Gujarat Titans started aggressively in powerplay
- Gujarat built a strong foundation early
This helped Gujarat Titans chase the total comfortably.
Turning Points of the Match
- Cameron Green’s 79 helped KKR recover
- Shubman Gill’s 86 guided Gujarat to win
- Siraj and Rabada took early wickets
- KKR lost wickets quickly in death overs
- Gujarat Titans fielding helped restrict KKR
Player of the Match
Shubman Gill
- 86 runs off 50 balls
- 8 fours and 4 sixes
Gill played a match-winning innings and led Gujarat Titans to victory.
IPL 2026 Points Table Impact
- Gujarat Titans entered on 4th Position in Points Table
- Gujarat Titans won third straight match
- Kolkata Knight Riders still winless
- Gujarat Titans improved net run rate of +0.018
Gujarat Titans strengthened their playoff chances, while Kolkata Knight Riders are under pressure.
What This Loss Means for Kolkata Knight Riders
- Still winless in IPL 2026
- Batting inconsistency continues
- Additionally, the bowling unit failed to defend a solid total of 180
- Team under pressure
Final Match Result
After Kolkata Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 180, Gujarat Titans responded with a composed and determined chase. While KKR showed moments of promise, Gujarat steadily built momentum and kept the required rate under control.
Moreover, their batters handled pressure effectively in the final overs, ensuring the game stayed within reach. As a result, GT successfully chased down the target in 19.4 overs, securing a five-wicket victory with just two balls remaining. Overall, it was a complete team effort, as Gujarat combined strong batting, disciplined bowling, and sharp fielding to seal an impressive win in a closely fought contest.
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