IPL 2025 KKR vs GT Live Score : KKR vs GT Match Summary Updates:
Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans defeated Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs at Eden Gardens on Monday. Chasing a stiff target of 198, KKR could only manage 159/8 despite a fighting half-century from skipper Rahane. Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan led the bowling charge for GT, picking up two wickets each.
Earlier in the evening, Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bowl first. Gujarat Titans made the most of the opportunity, with captain Shubman Gill smashing a brilliant 90 and Sai Sudharsan contributing a steady 50. Their opening stand laid the foundation for a formidable 198/3 on a pitch offering some assistance to bowlers.
With this win, Gujarat Titans climbed to the top of the points table with 12 points, while KKR dropped to seventh place, holding just six points from their matches so far.
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Indian Premier League 2025 – Match 39
Kolkata Knight Riders
159/8 (20.0 overs)
vs
Gujarat Titans
198/3 (20.0 overs)
Match Ended – Match 39 (Day Game)
Result: Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs..
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That’s a wrap! Gujarat Titans have outplayed Kolkata Knight Riders in all departments, clinching a commanding 39-run victory. Shubman Gill’s men continue to rise, while Ajinkya Rahane’s KKR seem to be losing their way.
From the very start, KKR looked like a team reacting to their previous defeat rather than setting the tone. Questionable decisions at the toss and team selection set the tone, and once the Gill-Sudharsan opening stand took off, the match felt one-sided.
In the chase, KKR needed an anchor—Rahane showed promise but couldn’t carry it through. The rest of the batting lineup faltered under pressure, and the chase never truly took off.
That’s all from us for today’s game! We’ll be back tomorrow with all the live action from the next IPL 2025 clash. Until then, stay tuned!
Match Summary:
Gujarat Titans extended their dominant run in IPL 2025 with a clinical 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. With this victory, Shubman Gill’s team moved to the top of the points table with 12 points, while KKR slid further down, currently placed seventh with six points.
The game turned into a one-sided affair early on, thanks to a blistering 90-run knock from skipper Shubman Gill and a composed 50 by Sai Sudharsan. The duo stitched together a century opening stand that completely nullified KKR’s bowling threat. Despite a pitch that initially offered something for bowlers, GT finished with a commanding 198/3, a total that always looked above par.
KKR’s Chase: Faltered Under Pressure
Chasing 199, KKR never looked in control. Although captain Ajinkya Rahane scored a half-century, his innings lacked the momentum needed in a steep chase. The rest of the batting order crumbled under scoreboard pressure.
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Ajinkya Rahane: 53 (42 balls) – steady but not match-winning
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Rinku Singh & Russell: Failed to fire at the right time
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Sunil Narine & Venkatesh Iyer: Couldn’t provide the early flourish
GT’s bowlers kept things tight, especially Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan, both picking up two wickets each and choking KKR’s scoring rate. Rashid, in particular, was at his economical best, varying his pace and length beautifully.
Key Moments of the Match:
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Gill-Sudharsan Partnership: A 120+ run opening stand that set the tone
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Shubman Gill’s 90 (49): A captain’s knock, filled with elegant strokes and authority
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Rashid Khan’s 2/21: Kept the middle overs in check
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KKR’s Middle-Order Collapse: No real partnership after Rahane’s dismissal
What Went Wrong for KKR?
KKR appeared to be playing catch-up right from the toss. Their decision to bowl first on a dry surface—used in the previous match—backfired as the pitch only got slower later. Team selection too raised questions, with Narine opening again despite recent struggles, and the middle-order looking unsettled.
Their bowling lacked bite in the powerplay, allowing Gill and Sudharsan to settle in early. In the chase, a lack of intent and poor shot selection at crucial junctures led to their downfall.
Points Table Update:
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Gujarat Titans: 12 Points (Top of the table)
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Kolkata Knight Riders: 6 Points (7th Place)
What’s Next?
Gujarat Titans will look to carry their winning momentum into the next game, while KKR has a lot of thinking to do—especially around strategy and approach—before they fall too far behind in the playoff race.
That’s it for today’s encounter from Eden Gardens. Join us again tomorrow for more IPL 2025 action. Until then, goodnight and stay tuned!
