Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Highlights, 25th Match | Apr 17: Shubman Gill’s Masterclass Guides 5-Wicket Win Over Struggling KKR

KKR vs GT 25th IPL Match Highlights saw Gujarat Titans edge past Kolkata Knight Riders by 5 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. KKR posted 180 in 20 overs, but GT successfully chased 181/5 in 19.4 overs with 2 balls remaining. The win strengthened GT’s position in the top half of the table while KKR slipped further after another defeat.

Kolkata Knight Riders were put into bat after losing the toss and struggled with early setbacks as Ajinkya Rahane fell for a duck and Tim Seifert was dismissed inside the powerplay. Despite a shaky start of 37/3 in the first six overs, Cameron Green held the innings together with a fluent 79 off 55 balls, supported by Rovman Powell’s quick 27. However, wickets kept falling at regular intervals as KKR failed to fully accelerate in the middle overs.

Gujarat Titans’ bowling attack applied consistent pressure, led by Kagiso Rabada’s 3/29 and Mohammed Siraj’s 2/23, which ensured KKR could not build a finishing surge. Even though Ramandeep Singh provided a late burst with 17 off 8 balls and Sunil Narine struggled at the top, the innings closed at 180 after being bowled out in the final ball of the 20th over.

In response, Gujarat Titans began steadily with Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill setting up a strong platform. Despite losing Buttler and Sundar in the middle overs, Gill anchored the chase with a commanding 86 off 50 balls. His timing and control ensured GT stayed ahead of the required rate even as KKR spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine picked up crucial wickets to create brief pressure.

The chase tilted decisively in GT’s favour during the middle phase when Gill stitched partnerships and neutralised KKR’s bowling plans. Glenn Phillips’ 19 added stability before Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan calmly finished the game with 7 balls to spare. GT’s controlled acceleration in the final overs ensured they crossed the line at 181/5.

Toss Winner:

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat first.

Key Moment:

Shubman Gill’s dominant 86-run knock proved decisive as it anchored Gujarat Titans’ chase and neutralised KKR’s total despite early pressure and regular wickets from the bowling unit.

Star Performer / MVP:

Shubman Gill was the standout performer with 86 off 50 balls, controlling the chase under pressure and guiding Gujarat Titans to a successful pursuit of 181.

KKR vs GT Match Summary

KKR vs GT Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders: Tim Seifert, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora

Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, M Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

FAQs – Yesterday’s KKR vs GT 25th Match (April 17, 2026)

Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s KKR vs GT 25th match?
A1: Yesterday (April 17, 2026), Gujarat Titans (181/5 in 19.4 overs) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (180 all out in 20 overs) by 5 wickets.
KKR: Cameron Green top-scored with 79, while GT saw Shubman Gill dominate with 86.
Result: GT strengthened their position in the top half of the table.

Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Shubman Gill was named the Player of the Match for his match-winning 86 off 50 balls, which anchored the successful chase for Gujarat Titans.

Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat first.

Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For KKR, Cameron Green top-scored with 79 runs. For Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill was the leading scorer with 86 runs in a successful chase.