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Shubman Gill’s Masterclass Leaves KKR in Crisis as GT Continue Dominance in IPL 2026
Gujarat Titans continued their winning momentum with a composed five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 181, captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a classy 86 off 50 balls, anchoring the chase and ensuring GT crossed the line with two balls to spare.
KKR stumble early, Green fights back
Asked to bat first, KKR endured another shaky start as wickets fell inside the powerplay. Ajinkya Rahane departed cheaply, while the top order struggled against disciplined new-ball bowling from Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada.
The innings was revived by Cameron Green, who produced a counterattacking 79 off 55 deliveries. His blend of power and placement dragged KKR to a competitive 180, but the lack of support at the death prevented them from crossing 190.
GT dominate powerplay in chase
GT made the perfect start with Gill timing the ball beautifully from the outset. Supported by useful cameos from the top order, Gujarat raced through the powerplay and quickly took control of the chase. Gill mixed elegant drives with confident pulls and flicks, punishing anything loose.
Even after losing wickets in the latter stages, GT kept calm. Late nerves surfaced when KKR struck twice near the finish, but Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan closed out the match professionally.
Bowling heroes for Gujarat
Rabada’s spell was crucial in breaking KKR’s middle order momentum, while Siraj’s sharp opening burst ensured KKR remained under pressure throughout. Gujarat’s fielding also stood out, with several smart catches helping restrict the total.
What this means
The win lifted Gujarat further up the table and marked their third straight victory, while KKR’s miserable run continued as they remained winless after six matches. Pressure is now mounting on Kolkata to revive their season quickly.
