Gujarat Titans picked up a solid 39-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 39 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The Titans, led by Shubman Gill, delivered a strong batting performance to post a match-winning total.
First Innings – Titans Take Off
Batting first, Gujarat got off to a flying start. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a classy knock of 90 runs off 55 balls. He built a solid stand with B Sai Sudharsan, who added 52 runs to the total. In the final overs, Jos Buttler played a finishing role with an unbeaten 41, pushing GT to 199/3 in 20 overs.
Second Innings – KKR Struggle to Keep Up
In reply, KKR never looked settled in the chase. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane tried to hold things together with a well-paced 50, but regular wickets hurt their momentum. The rest of the batting lineup failed to convert starts, and the home side could only manage 160/8 in 20 overs.
Key Moments:
- Shubman Gill’s 90 set the tone early.
- Sai Sudharsan’s composed 52 kept the scoreboard moving.
- Jos Buttler’s clean hitting in the final overs gave GT a boost.
- KKR lost wickets at key points and never caught up with the required rate.
This win strengthens Gujarat’s spot on the points table, while Kolkata will look to bounce back quickly before the playoff race tightens.
