GT vs KKR IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans registered an impressive victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 25 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The contest turned into a spectacle filled with missed opportunities, dramatic moments, and a standout performance from Cameron Green, whose innings grabbed headlines for more than one reason.

DRS Saves Cameron Green Early

Cameron Green got an early lifeline in the fifth over thanks to a successful DRS review. Mohammed Siraj delivered a sharp bouncer that was collected by the wicketkeeper, prompting a strong appeal for a caught behind. The umpire initially ruled Green out, but the batter opted for a review. Replays confirmed there was no contact with the bat, and the decision was overturned, allowing Green to continue his innings.

Green’s Six Strikes the Display Car

One of the most eye-catching moments came in the 13th over when Green smashed a towering six off a slower delivery from Ashok Sharma. The ball sailed over mid-wicket and struck the display Tata Sierra car stationed inside the stadium. The impact left a visible mark on the vehicle and triggered a charitable donation of five lakh rupees, a tradition linked with such hits during the tournament.

Missed Chances Cost KKR Dearly

Kolkata Knight Riders were left to regret multiple missed opportunities in the field. In the 14th over, Washington Sundar failed to hold onto a relatively straightforward catch at square leg after Green mistimed a sweep shot off Rashid Khan. Just a ball earlier, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler had also missed a difficult chance behind the stumps. At the time of the dropped catch, Green was already on 62, making the errors even more costly.

Buttler Misses a Crucial Stumping

The missed chances continued into the final over when Jos Buttler failed to complete a stumping. Rashid Khan bowled a fuller-length delivery, and Green stepped out attempting a big shot but missed it entirely. The ball slipped past Buttler and raced away for a boundary. Green eventually capitalized on these lifelines, scoring 79 runs before being dismissed.

Expensive Over from Anukul Roy

Earlier in the innings, Anukul Roy endured a tough outing during the powerplay. Bowling the third over, the left-arm spinner conceded 20 runs, including three sixes. Shubman Gill initiated the attack with a clean hit over covers, followed by Sai Sudharsan striking two more maximums on the leg side, shifting momentum firmly in Gujarat’s favor.

Varun Chakravarthy Breaks the Drought

Varun Chakravarthy finally ended his wicketless run this season in the 10th over by dismissing Jos Buttler. Bowling a fuller delivery, Buttler attempted a big shot but was caught at long-on by Cameron Green. This marked Chakravarthy’s first wicket of IPL 2026 after going wicketless in previous matches. Interestingly, it was also his first-ever wicket against Gujarat Titans in the IPL, and the seventh time he has dismissed Buttler in T20 cricket.