GILL'S MASTERCLASS AND DOMINANT BOWLING DISPLAY POWER GT TO VICTORY OVER KKR

Gill's Masterclass and Dominant Bowling Display Power GT to Victory Over KKR

Gill's Masterclass and Dominant Bowling Display Power GT to Victory Over KKR

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Gujarat Titans (GT) produced an overall solid performance to beat the champions of the past Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 39 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 game at Eden Gardens.

The win was constructed on a brilliant batting performance headed by skipper Shubman Gill and supported by a stern bowling performance that strangled the KKR pursuit. This triumph pushed GT to the number one position in the IPL points table, and KKR suffered another blow in their season.

From game-changing wickets to thrilling big-hitting highlights, the match had everything—and if you caught the action on Kheloexch, you were right at the center of it.

Gill and Sudharsan Lay the Foundation


Once KKR had won the toss and decided to field first on a slow pitch, GT's openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan went about reading the conditions. Both captains mentioned that the pitch was slow, which made fluent strokeplay difficult.

Gill and Sudharsan concentrated on turning the strike and looking for gaps, getting a good foundation. They helped GT reach 45/0 at the powerplay end, displaying maturity and composure.

Sudharsan maintained his fine touch, playing classy shots and taking his fifth half-century of the season.

His regular scoring, with eight 50-plus scores in his previous twelve IPL innings, has been crucial for GT. In his 52 off 36 balls innings, Sudharsan also regained the Orange Cap, becoming the first player to surpass 400 runs this season.

Skipper Gill batted with control, combining elegance with timely solidity. Skipper Gill attacked the spinners thoroughly, thrashing Moeen Ali for 17 runs in an over.

The opening duo contributed a strong 114-run stand, their second century partnership of the season, which was paving the way for a massive total. Andre Russell eventually ended the stand, sending Sudharsan back.

Gill's Batting Masterclass Leads GT Charge


After Sudharsan left, Gill kept going with his masterful innings, holding up the GT batting. He appeared at ease on the challenging surface, scoring boundaries all over the park. Gill shared another key partnership with Jos Buttler, who walked in and promptly dispatched three successive fours off Russell.

Gill displayed easy strokeplay, cutting through the field with accuracy. He scored a dazzling 90 runs off only 55 balls, with 10 fours and three sixes, before falling short of a century, caught deep off a full toss. His innings was important in judging the pitch and setting a fighting total.

Buttler added the finishing touches with a rapid unbeaten 41 off 23 balls, consisting of eight fours but surprisingly not a single six. A late cameo by Shahrukh Khan assisted in boosting the total. Even though KKR was able to pull it back a little in the last overs, GT put up a tough 198/3.

 

Disciplined Bowling Seals GT Victory Over KKR


Pursuing 199, KKR's reply was off to a disappointing start. Mohammed Siraj picked up in the initial over, getting Rahmanullah Gurbaz LBW with a piercing in-swinging ball. Sunil Narine had a flash of intent with a four and a six, but GT captain Gill had the astute idea of introducing Rashid Khan into the attack early. The ace leg-spinner made an early impact, getting rid of Narine for 17.

KKR struggled to find steam going up against GT's disciplined bowling line-up. Ajinkya Rahane, the captain of KKR, tried to anchor the chase, playing some elegant strokes. But Venkatesh Iyer fought in vain to hit freely on the opposite side and managed only 14 off 19 deliveries.

The pressure mounted as GT's spinners, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, and Washington Sundar tightened their grip on the game during the middle overs. KKR went through a period of 34 balls without crossing the boundary, which shows the GT bowlers' dominance.

Key Bowling Performances for GT:

  • Rashid Khan: 2 wickets for 25 runs

  • Prasidh Krishna: 2 wickets for 25 runs


Ajinkya Rahane looked in fine touch, reaching his fifty off 36 balls, but Washington Sundar got him soon after. Rashid Khan worked his magic on the slow pitch, striking a big blow by dismissing Andre Russell (21 off 15). Prasidh Krishna kept the pressure on, nabbing two wickets in back-to-back balls to send Ramandeep Singh and Moeen Ali packing, all but crushing KKR’s chances.

Despite a late spark from Angkrish Raghuvanshi, KKR couldn’t get close, finishing at 159/8. Every GT bowler chipped in with at least one wicket, putting on a real team display.

Match Snapshot



  • Toss: KKR won and chose to bowl.

  • GT Score: 198/3 (Shubman Gill 90, Sai Sudharsan 52, Jos Buttler 41*).

  • KKR Score: 159/8 (Ajinkya Rahane 50; Rashid Khan 2/25, Prasidh Krishna 2/25).

  • Result: Gujarat Titans won by 39 runs.

  • Player of the Match: Shubman Gill.


Wrapping It Up


This commanding win propelled Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL 2025 standings with 12 points from eight games. For Kolkata Knight Riders, it was a tough day—their fifth loss in eight matches and second in a row. With their title defense looking shaky, KKR’s playoff hopes are starting to feel the heat.

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