GT vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 25: Scorecard & Stats | GT Won By 5 Wkts

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Fixture: Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
Match: 25th Match
Date and Time: 17 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 5 wickets (2 balls remaining)

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Gujarat Titans do it again. They come to Ahmedabad, play with purpose and leave with a win. That’s exactly what happened when Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 5 wickets in the 25th match of IPL 2026 on April 17. The match is close, the crowd is excited, and in the end, captain Shubman Gill makes the difference. Gujarat chased down 181 runs in 19.4 overs and registered their third consecutive win. Kolkata, on the other hand, remained winless after 6 matches and remained stuck at the bottom of the table.

This is not just a result. It is a statement. Gujarat Titans look like a serious team this season.

Toss

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and decided to bat first. Captain Ajinkya Rahane wants his batsmen to express themselves freely and score big. But everything does not go according to plan right from the first over.

KKR Innings – 180 All Out in 20 Overs

Kolkata Knight Riders get off to a poor start and never fully recover. Kagiso Rabada is in full swing in the powerplay. He removes the top order quickly and doesn’t give KKR any breathing space.

ohammed Siraj also takes two wickets and makes things very difficult for the visiting team.

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane falls to the first ball. He tries to be aggressive but is caught at mid-on off Siraj’s delivery. That wicket set the tone. KKR are bundled out for 32 for 3 in the first four overs. The powerplay ends with the scoreboard under pressure and wickets already gone.

Then comes Cameron Green. The Australian all-rounder, who has been struggling this season, finally played a memorable innings. He scored 79 runs in 55 balls with four fours and three sixes. Green bats patiently and fights hard even as wickets keep falling. He rebuilds the innings by adding 55 runs with Rovman Powell (27). Later, he partners with Anukul Roy to push the total further.

But Green cannot do it alone. The lower order is in disarray again. Five wickets fall for just 26 runs in the final death over. KKR are all out for 180 runs off the last ball of the innings. It is a fighting score, but not enough on this ground.

KKR Full Batting Scorecard

GT Bowling in KKR Innings

KKR Innings Snapshot

GT Chase – 181 for 5 in 19.4 Overs

Gujarat Titans need 181 runs to win. They start like a house on fire. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan open the batting and immediately chase the KKR bowlers. Both of them score 57 runs in just 5 overs. The powerplay is a big success for GT. The required rate remains comfortable and the team looks full of confidence.

Sudarshan is caught out by Sunil Narine on 22 runs in the last over of the powerplay. But Gill does not slow down. Jos Buttler comes in and hits two sixes and two fours. He scores 25 runs in 15 balls and keeps the scoring rate high before Varun Chakravarthy gets the ball.

Gill is the rock of this chase. He completes his half-century in just 27 balls and looks completely in control. Every bowler of KKR tries, Gill finds the answer. His cover drives flow. His sixes are easily hit. He hits a total of 8 fours and 4 sixes.

Washington Sundar (13) and Glenn Phillips (19) also join the game, but GT loses wickets at regular intervals. The equation gets tight in the final overs. With 23 runs needed in 3 overs, Gill goes for a big hit but Vaibhav Arora hits Cameron Green at third man. He is out for 86. The crowd gives him a standing ovation.

Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan keep their cool in the end and finish the job. Gujarat Titans cross the line with 2 balls to spare. There is an uproar in the dressing room. A third consecutive win is sealed.

GT Full Batting Scorecard

Did Not Bat: Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

KKR Bowling in GT Chase

Fall of Wickets – GT Chase

GT Chase Snapshot

Key Partnerships – GT Chase

Key Moments of the Match

Over 1 – Siraj bowls the first ball: Ajinkya Rahane wants to be aggressive from the very first ball. But Siraj has other plans. He bowls the ball to Rahane on the very first ball. It goes straight to mid-on over the top. The Kolkata dressing room is in shock.

Over 1-6 (KKR) – Rabada’s explosive run: Kagiso Rabada is unbeaten in the powerplay. He took three wickets for just 29 runs in four overs. KKR cannot put the bat on the ball freely. 32 runs for 3 wickets in 4 overs tells the whole story.

Over 7-14 (KKR) – Green’s fight: Cameron Green decides that today is his day. He takes his time, reads the spinners carefully and then starts batting. 55 runs are added to his partnership with Powell and KKR gets some hope. When he hits 50 off 34 balls, KKR fans finally get something to cheer about.

Overs 15-20 (KKR) – Death Overs Collapse: Five wickets for 26 runs in the last five overs. This is the story of KKR’s death batting. Green almost takes them to 200, but there is no support. They are all out for 180 off the last ball.

Overs 1-5 (GT) – Gill and Sudarshan are flying: The GT opening stand is electric. 57 off 5 overs. Both the batsmen attack every ball that is slightly off. Sudarshan plays a beautiful innings before falling to Narine.

Overs 6-9 (GT) – Buttler adds pace: Jos Buttler is in hitting mode. He scores 25 off 15 balls and doesn’t let the run rate go up. When he falls, GT still need about 86 runs in 11 overs. Too much in their favour.

12 overs – Gill reaches 50: Shubman Gill completes his half-century in just 27 balls. He punches the air. The crowd roars. The home captain is in complete control.

17 overs – Gill is out for 86: This is the only real moment of tension. Gill gives Green one out at third man, as he is out for 86 and is out for 23 runs in 3 overs. Still possible, but the nervous crease comes.

18-19.4 overs – Tewatia and Shahrukh finish the game: Two experienced finishers come together and do what finishers do best. Stay calm, hit the right balls and get the team home. GT win with 2 balls to spare.

Player of the Match

Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) 86 runs | 50 balls | 8 fours | 4 sixes | Strike Rate: 172.00

Shubman Gill wins the Player of the Match award without any debate. He anchors the chase completely. He scores at over 170 and never panics. Even when wickets fall around him, Gill just keeps batting his natural game. This is the innings of a true leader.

GT vs KKR – Match Stats at a Glance

GT vs KKR – Head to Head (IPL)

Note: Cricbites will update complete head-to-head records soon. Stay tuned.

IPL 2026 Points Table (After Match 25)

Cricket Match Prediction Is True [GT Won By 5 Wkts]

Final Thoughts

This match has it all – a collapse, a comeback, a chase and a captain’s innings. KKR fight hard against Cameron Green but can’t put enough runs on the board. GT are professional, accurate and powerful in equal measure. The way Gill batted tonight is a reminder that he is currently one of the best batsmen in T20 cricket.

KKR need to find answers quickly. The season is not over, but with five defeats in six games, time is running out fast. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans continue to march forward with confidence and class.

Disclaimer

The scorecard, statistics and match details in this article are based on official match data from IPL 2026, Match 25 played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 17 April 2026. Cricket is a game of good margins and unexpected moments. Always watch the match for the full experience as statistics only tell part of the story.

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FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who won GT vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 25?

Gujarat Titans won the match by 5 wickets with 2 balls to spare.

Q2. What was the final score of GT vs KKR Match 25?

KKR scored 180 all out in 20 overs. GT chased it down by scoring 181 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 19.4 overs.

Q3. Who was the Player of the Match in GT vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 25?

Shubman Gill was declared the Player of the Match for his brilliant innings of 86 runs in 50 balls.

Q4. Who scored the most runs for KKR in this match?

Cameron Green scored the most runs for KKR by scoring 79 runs in 55 balls.

Q5. Who was the best bowler for GT in this match?

Kagiso Rabada was the best bowler for GT with 3 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs.

Q6. Where was the 25th match for GT vs KKR in IPL 2026 played?

This match was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

Q7. What is GT’s position in the IPL 2026 points table after this match?

Gujarat Titans have reached the fourth position in the IPL 2026 points table with 6 points from 5 matches.

Q8. What is KKR’s current IPL 2026 season record?

KKR have played 6 matches, have not won a single one, and are ranked 10th in the table with just 1 point (from a rain-interrupted game).