Gujarat Titans Secure 39-Run Victory Over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025

Gujarat Titans solidified their position at the top of the IPL 2025 table with a comprehensive 39-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Skipper Shubman Gill led from the front with a commanding 90 off 55 balls, supported by Sai Sudharsan's 52 in a 114-run opening partnership, setting up a formidable total of 198/3. Despite a strong platform, Gujarat's scoring rate slowed in the final overs as KKR's spinners, particularly Varun Chakravarthy, Moeen Ali, and Sunil Narine, contained the run flow effectively. Jos Buttler added an unbeaten 41 to push the Titans close to 200, while KKR's fielding lapses, including dropped catches, further aided Gujarat's cause. In response, Kolkata lost early wickets and struggled to keep up with the required rate, with Ajinkya Rahane's fifty providing brief resistance before disciplined bowling from Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan restricted them to 159/8. The win marked Gujarat's sixth in eight matches, reinforcing their title credentials as Kolkata continued to search for consistency.