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Shubman Gill’s 90 off 55 balls leads GT to a 39-run victory against KKR in IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens. |
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The 39th match of IPL 2025, played on April 21 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, was a thrilling clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). GT won by 39 runs in a one-sided game, thanks to a brilliant batting display led by Shubman Gill. KKR struggled to keep up, and GT’s bowlers sealed the deal. Let’s break down the match!
Match Summary: GT Dominates KKR
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first. GT made the most of it, scoring 198/3 in 20 overs. Shubman Gill led with a stunning 90 off 55 balls, while Sai Sudharsan added 52 off 36. Jos Buttler chipped in with an unbeaten 41 off 23. KKR’s bowlers couldn’t make early breakthroughs, and GT set a big target. In reply, KKR managed only 159/8 in 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane scored 50, but GT’s bowlers, including Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan, took key wickets to secure a 39-run win for GT.
Key Scores and Wickets
| Team | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| GT | Shubman Gill | 90 |
| GT | Sai Sudharsan | 52 |
| GT | Jos Buttler | 41* |
| KKR | Ajinkya Rahane | 50 |
| Team | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| GT | Prasidh Krishna | 2 |
| GT | Rashid Khan | 2 |
Top Performers of the Match
Shubman Gill’s Match-Winning 90
GT captain Shubman Gill played a brilliant knock of 90 off 55 balls, with 10 fours and 3 sixes. His innings set a strong foundation for GT’s big total, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Sai Sudharsan’s Steady 52
Sai Sudharsan scored 52 off 36 balls, including 6 fours and a six. His 114-run opening partnership with Gill helped GT take control early on.
Ajinkya Rahane’s Fighting 50
KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane tried to lead the chase with a solid 50 off 36 balls, but he didn’t get enough support from the other batters.
Game-Changing Moment
The match turned when GT’s spinners, Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore, struck in the middle overs. Rashid dismissed Andre Russell for 21, stumping him with a clever googly, which broke KKR’s hopes of a comeback. KKR went from 91/3 to 118/5, losing momentum completely.
Interesting Stats
- Scores: GT 198/3, KKR 159/8
- Big Partnership: Gill and Sudharsan’s 114-run opening stand for GT.
- Milestone: Sai Sudharsan crossed 400 runs in IPL 2025, taking the Orange Cap.
- Bowling: GT spinners took 4 wickets for 80 runs in 10 overs, while KKR spinners went wicketless, giving away 96 runs in 11 overs.
Updated Team Standings
GT moved to the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 12 points from 8 matches, strengthening their playoff chances. KKR stayed in 7th place with 6 points from 8 matches, facing a tough road to the playoffs.
Relive the Action
Want to catch the best moments of this match? Check these platforms:
- IPLT20.com (10-minute highlights)
- JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar for full replays
- ESPNcricinfo for detailed stats
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