IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Claim 39-Run Victory Over Kolkata Knight Riders with Bowling Prowess

Synopsis

In a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens, the Gujarat Titans secured a 39-run victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders, bolstered by stellar performances from bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan, who each took two wickets. Captain Shubman Gill's impressive innings of 90 runs helped set a challenging target.

Key Takeaways

Gujarat Titans won by 39 runs
Bowling stars Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan took two wickets each
Shubman Gill scored a commanding 90 runs
KKR struggled in the chase, ending at 159/8
GT maintains top spot in the points table

Kolkata, April 21 (NationPress) Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan showcased exceptional bowling skills, each taking two wickets, paving the way for a 39-run victory for the Gujarat Titans over the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Monday. This decisive win ensures that GT retains its position at the top of the points table.

Thanks to Shubman Gill’s remarkable 90 runs off 55 balls, along with contributions from B Sai Sudharsan (52) and Jos Buttler (41), GT posted a formidable score of 198/3 on a sluggish pitch. Krishna and Rashid were instrumental in a relentless bowling display, as KKR struggled to chase down the target, concluding their innings at 159/8 after 20 overs.

KKR’s top-order strategy faltered when Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz lbw in the first over, with the batter wasting a review. Ajinkya Rahane managed to keep the scoreboard ticking with four quick boundaries, employing various shots effectively.

Though Sunil Narine attempted to break the shackles with a four and a six off Siraj, he was caught at deep backward square leg off Rashid’s bowling as KKR ended the power-play at 45/2. The bowling grip and variable bounce made it challenging for KKR, as GT’s spinners maintained tight control, conceding no boundaries from overs 5 to 10.

Rahane accelerated by lofting and pulling Washington Sundar for a four and a six. Despite Venkatesh Iyer falling to R Sai Kishore at deep mid-wicket, Rahane reached his fifty off just 36 balls. He was later stumped by Jos Buttler after misjudging a wider delivery from Sundar.

Although Andre Russell attempted to hit boundaries, he, along with Ramandeep Singh and Moeen Ali, fell cheaply, with two wickets claimed by Krishna as GT dominated the match.

Brief Scores: Gujarat Titans 198/3 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 90, B Sai Sudharsan 52; Andre Russell 1-13, Vaibhav Arora 1-44) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders 159/8 in 20 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 50, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 27 not out; Prasidh Krishna 2-25, Rashid Khan 2-25) by 39 runs.