Gujarat Titans extended their impressive form in the ongoing IPL 2026 season by registering their third consecutive victory. They defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in a competitive contest held in Ahmedabad. With this win, Gujarat climbed to the fourth position in the points table, while Kolkata remained rooted at the bottom, still searching for their first victory of the season.

Gill anchors the chase with a commanding knock

Chasing a target of 181 runs, Gujarat Titans reached the total in 19.4 overs, losing five wickets. Captain Shubman Gill played a match-defining innings, scoring 86 runs off 50 deliveries. His knock ensured that the chase never slipped out of Gujarat’s control. Gill built a strong opening partnership of 57 runs in just 31 balls with Sai Sudharsan, setting the tone early in the innings. He further stitched crucial partnerships with Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar, contributing significantly to the successful chase. Sudharsan scored 22 runs, Buttler added 25, while Sundar chipped in with 13 runs.

KKR post competitive total but lack support

After winning the toss, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bat first and posted a total of 180 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Cameron Green emerged as the standout performer for KKR, scoring a brilliant 79 off 55 balls, which included seven boundaries and four sixes. However, he did not receive enough support from the rest of the batting lineup, as no other batter managed to cross the 30-run mark. This lack of contribution from other players ultimately proved costly for the team.

Rabada leads Gujarat’s bowling attack

Gujarat Titans delivered a disciplined bowling performance, led by Kagiso Rabada, who picked up three crucial wickets. Mohammed Siraj and Ashok Sharma supported well with two wickets each, while Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan chipped in with one wicket apiece. Their combined effort restricted KKR to a manageable total, setting up the platform for the successful chase.

Points table impact and team standings

With three consecutive wins, Gujarat Titans have gained significant momentum and moved into the top four of the IPL 2026 standings. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders’ struggles continue, as they remain at the bottom of the table without a win so far in the tournament.