Date: 21 April 2025
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Match: IPL 2025, Match 39
Result: GT 198/3 (20 ov) beat KKR 159/8 (20 ov) by 39 runs
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (GT) (ESPN Cricinfo, The Indian Express)
Match Summary
A stunning 90 off 55 from skipper Shubman Gill, backed by Sai Sudharsan’s 52, propelled Gujarat Titans to a formidable 198/3. In reply, Kolkata Knight Riders never recovered from early strikes and succumbed to 159/8, handing GT a comfortable 39‑run victory that cements their top‑spot status in the IPL table (The Times of India).
Gujarat Titans Innings (198/3 in 20 Ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 52 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 90 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 163.64 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 41 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 178.26 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 11 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 22.00 |
| Extras | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 198/3 (20 ov) |
Key Partnership: Gill & Sudharsan – 114 runs for the 1st wicket
Top Bowler (KKR): Vaibhav Arora 4‑0‑40‑1
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings (159/8 in 20 Over)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | 14 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 35.00 |
| Sunil Narine | 17 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 130.77 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | 50 | 36 | 11 | 1 | 138.89 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 14 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 73.68 |
| Rinku Singh | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 121.43 |
| Andre Russell | 21 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Extras | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 159/8 (20 ov) |
Top Bowler (GT): Mohammed Siraj 4‑0‑32‑1
Top Performers & Turning Points
- Shubman Gill’s 90 (55) set the foundation for GT’s big total Sai Sudharsan (52) provided the perfect foil, rebuilding after early jitters
- Mohammed Siraj struck key blows, removing Gurbaz to derail the KKR chase
- Rinku Singh’s catch to dismiss Gill for 90 was one of the match’s standout moments .
Impact on the IPL 2025 Table
- Gujarat Titans soar to 12 points, firmly at the summit of the standings.
- Kolkata Knight Riders remain on 6 points, struggling for consistency.
Player of the Match
Shubman Gill earns the award for his captain’s knock of 90 off 55, anchoring a total that proved beyond KKR’s reach
Watch the Highlights
- IPL 2025 M39: KKR vs GT – Official Highlights (11:56) (IPL Official)
- YouTube Replay – GT vs KKR Extended Highlights (YouTube)
Looking Ahead
Gujarat Titans will next face Mumbai Indians on 25 April, aiming to maintain their winning streak. KKR must regroup quickly as they prepare for a clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 24 April.
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