IPL 2026 GT vs KKR Match Result

The Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their winning streak in IPL 2026 by beating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 25 held in Ahmedabad. KKR under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane opted to bat first but faced difficulties against GT’s fast bowlers. Only Cameron Green managed to shine with a determined score of 79 helping KKR reach a total of 180. In response, GT’s captain Shubman Gill delivered an impressive performance with 86 runs leading his team to a victory at 181/5 with just two balls remaining. This marked GT’s third consecutive win, while KKR faced their sixth defeat in a challenging season. Here’s the detailed analysis of the GT vs KKR match result.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Innings: Early Collapse and Green’s Lone Fight

Kolkata Knight Riders had a rough beginning when their skipper Ajinkya Rahane decided to bat first. He got out on the very first ball to Mohammed Siraj and then Kagiso Rabada took two more wickets leaving KKR struggling at 37/3 during the powerplay. Cameron Green made a strong comeback with an impressive 79 runs forming valuable partnerships with Rovman Powell (27 runs) and Anukul Roy (9 runs). At 147/5 after 15 overs, KKR seemed on track for over 200 runs but their lower order fell apart losing six wickets for just 33 runs in the last five overs. Green hardly got to face the ball towards the end and was out on the last delivery as KKR ended up being bowled out for 180.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Innings: Gill’s Masterclass Seals the Win

The Gujarat Titans successfully chased down a target of 181 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders showcasing a mix of calmness and aggression under the leadership of skipper Shubman Gill. Opening the innings with Sai Sudharsan, Gill helped GT reach 71 runs for the loss of 1 wicket during the powerplay. Sudharsan scored 22 runs before being dismissed by Sunil Narine while Jos Buttler contributed a quick 25 runs. Gill was the standout performer scoring 86 runs and forming important partnerships throughout the middle overs. Even though he got out in the 17th over when 23 runs were still required. Glenn Phillips and Rahul Tewatia stepped up to complete the chase leading GT to a total of 181 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in just 19.4 overs.

GT vs KKR Match Result: Key Moments

• KKR’s innings started badly as skipper Ajinkya Rahane fell first ball to Mohammed Siraj.
• Washington Sundar dropped Cameron Green on 62 runs.
• KKR lower order collapsed leaving them all out for 180.
• Gill’s 86 anchored GT’s chase keeping the run rate under control.
• Green’s diving catch to remove Gill and Rinku Singh’s grab to dismiss Phillips stood out.

Points Table Impact

Gujarat Titans are now in 4th place on the points table with 6 points and a NRR (+0.018) while Kolkata Knight Riders remain at the bottom in 10th place with just 1 point and a NRR (–1.149).
Here’s how the points table looks after GT’s win over KKR – Updated Points Table.

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