The 39th match(KKR vs GT) of the Indian Premier League 2025 was an absolute thrill, with the Gujarat Titans (GT) delivering an outstanding performance as they defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 39 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 21, 2025. The Titans secured a remarkable win thanks to their strong hitters and well-controlled pitchers.
📍 Match Details (KKR vs GT)
- Match: 39th Match, IPL 2025
- Date: April 21, 2025
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 39 runs
🏏 Scorecard Summary (KKR vs GT)
Gujarat Titans: 198/3 (20 Overs)
- Shubman Gill: 90 (55)
- Sai Sudharsan: 52 (36)
- Jos Buttler: 41* (23)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 159/8 (20 Overs)
- Ajinkya Rahane: 50 (36)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi: 27* (13)
- Prasidh Krishna: 2/25
- Rashid Khan: 2/25
🌟 Match Highlights (KKR vs GT)
- GT’s Dominant Batting: The Gujarat Titans decided to bat first, and their openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, kicked things off with a fantastic 114-run partnership. Gill was on fire smashing 90 runs from just 55 balls, while Sudharsan chipped in with a solid 52. To top it all off, Jos Buttler came in and made a quick 41 runs off 23 balls helping GT put up a big score of 198/3.
- KKR’s Struggles in Chase: In pursuit of a tough target, KKR’s innings really struggled to find its rhythm. The only bright spot was skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s half-century, which stood out in an otherwise shaky batting performance. The Titans‘ bowlers, particularly Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan, who both took 2 wickets for just 25 runs, made sure KKR never gained any momentum in their chase.
📊 Points Table Impact
- Gujarat Titans: With this victory, GT has firmly established themselves at the top of the standings, racking up 12 points from 8 matches.
- Kolkata Knight Riders: The latest defeat sends KKR to seventh spot. They’ve won 3 and lost 5 so far this season.
🏟️ Venue Insights: Eden Gardens
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Capacity: Approximately 66,000
- Notable:Eden Gardens, a top cricket ground in India, will host the IPL 2025 final on May 25.
For detailed statistics and further insights, visit the ESPNcricinfo match report.