Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in Match 25 of the Indian Premier League 2026, chasing down a target of 181 in a composed run chase.
Led by captain Shubman Gill, the Gujarat Titans completed the chase in 19.4 overs, continuing their strong run in the tournament.
KKR Recover After Early Setback
Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders posted 180 after recovering from an early collapse. Gujarat’s pace attack, led by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj, reduced KKR to trouble inside the powerplay.
However, Cameron Green steadied the innings with a counter-attacking 79, helping KKR reach a competitive total after being on the back foot early.
Gill Anchors The Chase
In response, the Gujarat Titans built their innings around a controlled knock from Gill, who scored 86 off 50 balls. The skipper paced the chase effectively, ensuring stability through the middle overs before accelerating towards the finish.
Despite a few wickets falling at regular intervals, Gujarat never lost control of the chase, with contributions from the middle order supporting Gill’s effort.
Gujarat Extends Winning Momentum
The win marks the Gujarat Titans’ third consecutive victory, signaling a strong turnaround after a mixed start to the season.
For Kolkata Knight Riders, the defeat adds to their struggles, with the side yet to find consistency in IPL 2026.
Gujarat’s balanced performance with both bat and ball highlights their growing momentum as the tournament progresses, while KKR will need to address early batting collapses to revive their campaign.
