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In Match 25 of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans continued their winning momentum with a strong 5-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match once again exposed KKR’s inconsistent form this season, while Gujarat strengthened their position in the points table.
Match Summary: GT vs KKR IPL 2026
- Match: Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2026 (Match 25)
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 5 wickets
- KKR Score: 180/9 (20 overs)
- GT Score: 181/5 (19.4 overs)
- Player of the Match: Shubman Gill
Who won yesterday's GT vs KKR IPL 2026 match?
Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 5 wickets in Ahmedabad.
GT successfully chased down the target of 181 runs in 19.4 overs, thanks to a brilliant knock from captain Shubman Gill.
KKR Innings: Cameron Green’s Fighting Knock Goes in Vain
Batting first, KKR had a poor start as skipper Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed for a duck in the opening over.
Early setbacks continued with wickets of Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Tim Seifert, leaving KKR under pressure.
However, Cameron Green played a brilliant knock of 79 runs, holding the innings together.
- Cameron Green - 79 (55 balls, 7 fours, 4 sixes)
- Rovman Powell - 27 runs
- Andre Russell (Sunil Narine cameo role context corrected as per innings info) support failure in middle order
KKR eventually posted 180/9 in 20 overs. For GT, Kagiso Rabada was the standout bowler with 3 wickets.
GT Chase: Shubman Gill Leads the Charge
Gujarat Titans started strongly with a 57-run opening stand between Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill.
Key contributions in the chase:
- Sai Sudharsan - 22 runs
- Jos Buttler - 28 runs
- Washington Sundar - 13 runs
- Shubman Gill - 86 (50 balls, 8 fours, 4 sixes)
Gill anchored the innings beautifully before falling short of a century. Late contributions ensured GT chased the target in 19.4 overs.
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Key Turning Points
- Early collapse of KKR top order
- Cameron Green’s lone resistance (79 runs)
- Shubman Gill’s match-winning captain’s knock
- Strong death-over control by GT bowlers
Head-to-Head Record (GT vs KKR in IPL)
- Total Matches: 6
- Gujarat Titans Won: 4
- Kolkata Knight Riders Won: 1
- No Result: 1
GT vs KKR Playing 11
Gujarat Titans (GT) Playing 11:
1. Shubman Gill (Captain), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Glenn Phillips, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Kagiso Rabada, 9. Prasidh Krishna, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Ashok Sharma
Impact Sub: Shahrukh Khan
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing 11:
1. Sunil Narine, 2. Tim Seifert, 3. Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), 4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Wicketkeeper), 5. Cameron Green, 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Rovman Powell, 8. Ramandeep Singh, 9. Anukul Roy, 10. Vaibhav Arora, 11. Kartik Tyagi
Impact Sub: Varun Chakravarthy
Conclusion
The match highlighted Gujarat Titans consistency in IPL 2026. While Shubman Gill led from the front with a classy knock, KKR once again struggled to convert individual performances into a team victory, extending their poor run in the season.
Also Read: GT vs KKR IPL 2026: Top 3 Bowlers Who Can Take Most Wickets Today
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