KKR Vs GT, IPL 2025, Match 39: Gujarat Titans Crush Kolkata Knight Riders By 39 Runs In Dominant Display At Eden Gardens

delivered a commanding performance at the Eden Gardens, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in a one-sided IPL encounter on Monday night. With both bat and ball clicking in unison, the Titans showcased their depth and dominance in front of a packed Kolkata crowd.

Gujarat Titans put up a powerful total of 198/3 in 20 overs, led by an exceptional innings from skipper Shubman Gill, who scored 90 off 55 balls, peppered with 10 boundaries and 3 sixes. Sai Sudharsan provided excellent support at the other end, crafting a solid 52 off 36 deliveries, hitting 6 fours and a six. The duo’s partnership gave Gujarat a firm grip on the game, and a few quick cameos pushed the total close to the 200-mark. For KKR, Andre Russell was the pick of the bowlers, returning economical figures of 1/13 from his single over, but the rest of the attack struggled to contain the flow of runs.

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In reply, Kolkata Knight Riders never found the momentum needed to chase down the challenging target, finishing at 159/8 in their 20 overs. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane fought hard with a composed 50 off 36 balls, hitting 5 boundaries and a six, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi chipped in with 27 off 13, including 3 boundaries and a six, but the Titans' bowlers kept the scoring in check throughout. Rashid Khan was the star with the ball, delivering a brilliant spell of 4 overs for just 25 runs and taking 2 key wickets, breaking KKR’s backbone in the middle overs and shutting the door on any hopes of a comeback.