GT vs KKR match summary last night: Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 5 wickets after a strong all-round effort. KKR first chose to bat but that decision didn’t really work out for them. They also left out Finn Allen, which looked like a big miss once the game unfolded.
Siraj, Rabada, and others kept things tight and used movement well with the new ball. KKR struggled to get full control for most of their innings, but Cameron Green gave them a strong push in the middle. He scored 79 and was involved in a short burst where KKR scored quickly. Their innings fell apart late and they finished on 180 all out.
Gill looked in full control right from the powerplay, playing clean shots and finding boundaries easily. He scored 86 and made the chase look steady even when things slowed down later. Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler also gave quick support in the top order.
Even though GT didn’t finish the chase smoothly and took it close to the end, they always had enough control because of that strong start. They reached 181 for 5 with a couple of balls left. KKR ended the match still searching for their first win of the season.
GT vs KKR Match Summary: GT vs KKR Scorecard
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 180 in their 20 overs. Cameron Green was the main contributor with 79 off 55 balls. In the bowling, Kagiso Rabada took 3 for 29.
Gujarat Titans chased the target in 19.4 overs, finishing at 181 for 5. Shubman Gill led the chase with a strong 86 off 50 balls. Varun Chakravarthy took 2 wickets for KKR.
GT won by 5 wickets with 2 balls left. Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match for his match-winning innings.
| Gujarat Titans vs Knight Riders | |
|---|---|
| KKR 180 (20 overs) | GT 181/5 (19.4) |
| GT won by 5 wickets (2 balls left)T20 25 of 70 | |
| Knight Riders 180 (20) | |
| Cameron Green – 79 (55) | Kagiso Rabada – 3/29 |
| Rovman Powell – 27 (20) | Mohammed Siraj – 2/23 |
| Tim Seifart – 19 (14) | Ashok Sharma – 2/45 |
| Gujarat Titans 181/5 (19.4) | |
| Shubman Gill – 86 (50) | Varun Chakaravarthy – 2/34 |
| Jos Buttler – 25 (15) | Ramandeep Singh – 1/5 |
| Sai Sudharsan – 22 (16) | Sunil Narine – 1/28 |
| Player of the Match | Shubman Gill (GT) |
Key Takeaways from the GT vs KKR Match
Siraj and Rabada made a big impact right at the start. They kept swinging the ball both ways and made life very tough for KKR’s openers. Rahane got out early because of the movement. KKR barely got going in the powerplay and finished with just 37 for 1, which put them under pressure from the beginning.
Cameron Green’s innings was very up and down. At first, he couldn’t time the ball and struggled for fluency. Then he suddenly shifted gears and started hitting big shots. But wickets kept falling at the other end, and Green got stuck without much strike. In the final overs, he ended a strange innings that never fully came together.
Gill made the chase look under control from the start. He played smooth, clean shots early and kept the scoring rate high in the powerplay. He mixed aggression with smart rotation and didn’t let pressure build even when wickets fell at the other end. His 86 was the key reason GT stayed ahead almost all the way.
Effect on the IPL 2026 Points Table
After the GT vs KKR match, the points table changed mainly in the middle and bottom. GT moved to 4th place with 6 points from 3 wins and 2 losses. Their net run rate is 0.018, so they are just above even but still in the top half of the table.
KKR stayed at the bottom in 10th place. They have only 1 point from 6 matches with 0 wins and 5 losses. Their net run rate dropped further to -1.149.
| Rank | TEAM | Points | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| 1 | BKS | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1.067 |
| 2 | RCB | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.503 |
| 3 | RR | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0.889 |
| 4 | GT | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0.018 |
| 5 | SRH | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0.576 |
| 6 | DC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.322 |
| 7 | LSG | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.804 |
| 8 | CSK | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.846 |
| 9 | MI | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.076 |
| 10 | KKR | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | -1.149 |
What Happens Next for Both Teams
Gujarat Titans will try to keep their winning rhythm going after this match. Their next game is against Mumbai Indians at home on April 20 in the evening. After that, they travel to Bengaluru to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 24. Then they return home again for a match against Chennai Super Kings on April 26 in the afternoon.
Kolkata Knight Riders are in a much tougher position as they are still without a win. Their next match comes quickly on April 19 against Rajasthan Royals at home in the afternoon. After that, they travel to Lucknow to face Lucknow Super Giants on April 26 in the evening. Then they go to Hyderabad to play Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 3 in the afternoon.
FAQs
Q. Who was the top scorer for KKR?
A. Cameron Green scored 79 off 55 balls.
Q. Who played the best innings for GT?
A. Shubman Gill scored 86 off 50 balls and helped GT chase the target.
Q. Who took the most wickets in the match?
A. Kagiso Rabada took 3 wickets for KKR in the match.
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