Match Scorecard: IPL GT vs KKR match highlights live
The 39th match of IPL 2025 is heating up at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and chose to bowl against Gujarat Titans (GT). GT’s openers, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, are dominating, racing to 180/1 in 19 overs. Indian cricket fans are buzzing with excitement. The Eden Gardens pitch is a batting paradise, promising big runs. KKR’s bowlers are struggling to break this solid opening stand. Fans want to know if GT will post a massive total or if KKR can fight back.
Match highlight
- KKR opted to bowl after winning the toss.
- GT reached 172/2 in 17.5 overs, with Sai Sudharsan (52) and Shubman Gill (90*).
- Joss Butler is on the pitch 32* (20)
- KKR’s bowlers, including Narine and Chakaravarthy, have taken no wickets.
- Powerplay: GT scored 45/0 in 6 overs.
- Eden Gardens pitch is batting-friendly, with spin likely to play a role later.
- GT eye a huge total, while KKR need breakthroughs.
GT’s inning scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| S Sudarshan | 52 | 36 | 6 | 1 |
| S Gill | 90 | 55 | 10 | 3 |
| Joss Butler | 41 | 23 | 8 | 0 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| extra | 4 | |||
| Total | 198/3 | 20 overs |
Sai Sudharsan is out on 52 off 35 balls, after hitting 5 fours and a six. GT captain Shubman Gill is playing a captain’s knock, scoring 90 off 55 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes. Their unbeaten partnership has put GT in control. KKR’s bowlers, including Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, have been wicketless. Harshit Rana has been expensive, leaking 27 runs in 2 overs. The powerplay saw GT score 45/0 in 6 overs. Eden Gardens is alive with cheers. GT’s strong middle order, with Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia, is yet to bat. Andre Russell got the only wicket of S Sudarshan so far
This match is a playoff-defining clash. GT, with five wins in seven games, aim to solidify their top-four spot. KKR, with three wins, need a win to boost their campaign. The pitch favors batsmen, but spinners may find grip later. Dew could make bowling tough in the second innings.
KKR’s batting, led by Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer, will face GT’s fiery bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Rashid Khan. Fans are sharing predictions online. Can GT keep their momentum? Will KKR’s spinners strike?
The game is a tactical battle. GT’s openers have set a strong foundation. KKR needs wickets to slow GT’s scoring rate. The crowd is loving every boundary. Indian fans are hooked to this IPL 2025 thriller. GT has set a target for KKR to win this match is 199 runs in 20 overs
KKR’s inning
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| R Gurbaj | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| S Narine | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| A Rahane | 50 | 37 | 5 | 1 |
| V Iyer | 14 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| R Singh | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| A Russell | 21 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| Ramandeep | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Moeen | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A Raghuvanshi | 27* | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| H Rana | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| extra | 9 | |||
| Total | 159/8 | 20 overs |
Ajinkya Rahane played a captain’s innings of 50(37) balls, no other batter has reached 20 runs so far. Today, Decock is replaced with Gurbaj, but he could not make any difference and got out at just 1 run. Sunil Narine also failed to make a remarkable total in the inning and got out for 17 runs in just 13 balls. Rashid Khan and P Krishna both took 2 wickets each.
Key performers of IPL GT vs KKR match
- Player of the match, S Gill scored 90(55)
- S Sudarshan 52(36) & J Butler 41*(23)
- Rahane scored 50(37) & 27*(13)
- Rashid and P Krishna took 2 wickets each
KKR lost the match by 39 runs, and GT has become the table topper in the IPL 2025. KKR remains in the 7th position in the IPL points table. GT’s captain and opener Shubman Gill awarded player of the match award.
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