Gujarat Titans claimed another impressive win in the IPL 2025 season, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs on Monday. With this victory, Gujarat Titans have now registered their sixth win and remain firmly at the top of the points table.
Gujarat Titans Set a Strong Target
After losing the toss and being sent to bat first at Eden Gardens, Gujarat Titans made the most of the opportunity. They posted a solid total of 198 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets in their 20 overs.
Shubman Gill starred with the bat, scoring a brilliant 90 runs. He was well supported by Sai Sudharsan, who added a valuable 52 runs. Jos Buttler also contributed with an unbeaten 41 off few balls, helping Gujarat Titans reach a near 200 mark.
Kolkata’s bowling unit struggled to break the momentum, with Andre Russell, Vaibhav Arora, and Harshit Rana each taking one wicket.
Kolkata Knight Riders Fall Short
In reply, Kolkata Knight Riders could only manage 159 runs in their full 20 overs, losing 8 wickets along the way. Despite a fighting half-century from captain Ajinkya Rahane (50 runs), the team couldn’t keep up with the required run rate.
Ankkrish Raghuvanshi remained unbeaten on 27 while Andre Russell tried to push the score with his 21-run knock. However, Gujarat Titans’ bowling attack was too strong on the day.
Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan led the charge with 2 wickets each. Mohammad Siraj, Ishant Sharma, Sai Kishore, and Washington Sundar picked up one wicket each, showcasing the depth in Gujarat Titans’ bowling lineup.
Points Table Impact
This commanding performance has taken GT to the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 12 points from 8 matches. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders remain in the bottom half with only 6 points from the same number of games.
Gujarat Titans: Team to Beat This Season
With consistent performances from both bat and ball, GT are proving to be one of the most balanced teams in IPL 2025. Their dominance continues to grow as they aim for another playoff appearance.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on GT to see if they can maintain this top form and go all the way to the finals.
