Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)
Shubman Gill’s stylish 86 powered Gujarat Titans to a convincing five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 on Friday, after Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj sealed the win earlier with a disciplined and clinical new-ball spell.Rabada (3/29) and Siraj (2/23) broke through KKR’s top order, taking full advantage of the movement and early help from the pitch. Their early breakthroughs left KKR struggling at 37 for 3 in the powerplay, a collapse from which they never fully recovered.
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Despite the early damage, KKR found resistance through Cameron Green, who bowled a solitary but determined hand with 79 off 55 balls. It was his most impactful innings of the season, marked by controlled aggression and strong partnerships with Rovman Paul and Anukul Roy.
However, regular wickets at the other end prevented him from building the match-deciding platform.Green also enjoyed a few moments of luck, surviving an early LBW shout, seeing an escape advantage for four, and being bowled out on 62 by Washington Sundar. However, he continued to keep KKR afloat before eventually falling in the final to Rashid Khan.In response, Gujarat Titans took control early, with Gill dictating the terms in the powerplay.
He hit three boundaries and a six inside the first three boundaries, including a clear straight drive, setting the tone for the chase.Gill paced his roles beautifully after that, combining fluency with control. His knock of 86 included eight fours and sixes, as he ensured GT remained in front throughout the chase despite the occasional wicket.Sai Sudharsen has provided early support before
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He added momentum quickly with an aggressive cameo, hitting a boundary and a six soon after reaching the crease.Although KKR managed to pick up wickets in the middle overs, they were unable to build sustained pressure. The GT’s striking depth ensures that there are no significant obstructions as they head towards the target.Earlier, KKR’s innings started poorly, with
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Falling in love with Siraj’s golden duck in the opening. Rabada then scored two more goals, including a powerful shot that caused Angkrish Raghuvanshi to overtake and a short clearance for Tim Seifert, who was caught by Glenn Phillips.KKR’s innings never fully recovered from that early blow, resulting in a comfortable victory for the Gujarat Titans.With this win, Gujarat Titans rose to fourth place in the IPL 2026 points table, while Kolkata Knight Riders remained at the bottom after another defeat.
