KKR vs GT, IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans go clear at the top with 39-run thrashing of Kolkata

KKR vs GT LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans have thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs to steer clear of the logjam at the top of the IPL Points Table. Shubman Gill (90 off 55), Sai Sudharsan (52 off 36) and Jos Buttler (41 off 23) helped GT post 198/3. KKR faltered during the chase throughout as they could only manage 159/8. Prasidh Krishna (2/25) and Rashid Khan (2/25) choked KKR in the run chase to win the match comfortably.

KKR vs GT Live Commentary

KKR vs GT Match Preview

With three wins from seven games, KKR are reeling from a shocking 16-run loss to Punjab Kings, collapsing to 95 while chasing 112. Their batting, led by Quinton de Kock and Rinku Singh, has been inconsistent. KKR’s spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy (10 wickets) and Sunil Narine (7 wickets) remains their strength.

GT, with five wins in seven matches, are in fine form after chasing 204 against Delhi Capitals, powered by Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 97. Shubman Gill (215 runs) and Sai Sudharsan provide stability, while Prasidh Krishna (14 wickets) leads the bowling. GT’s balanced unit and momentum make them slight favourites, but KKR’s home advantage could spark a comeback.

Eden Gardens Pitch Report

Eden Gardens offers a batting-friendly pitch with true bounce, favouring stroke-play. Short square boundaries aid shot-makers, but the surface slows slightly later, assisting spinners like Chakaravarthy and Rashid Khan. Last season, eight totals crossed 200, with an average first-innings score of 167.

However, for the KKR vs GT clash, Eden Gardens is likely to provide a spin-friendly pitch. That could aid KKR’s spinners. With Rashid Khan struggling, it coul dbe KKR’s advantage.

KKR vs GT Head-to-Head Records

GT lead the head-to-head, notably securing a seven-wicket win at Eden Gardens in 2023. KKR’s sole victory came in Ahmedabad.

• Total Matches Played: 4
• Gujarat Titans Wins: 2
• Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 1
• No Result/Abandoned: 1
• Highest Total: KKR – 207, GT – 204
• Lowest Total: KKR – 148, GT – 156

Playing 11

KKR Playing XI

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy

• Impact Player: Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy

GT Playing XI

1. Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

• Impact Player: Ishant Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Karim Janat, Arshad Khan

Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad

Quinton de Kock(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Luvnith Sisodia, Chetan Sakariya, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Spencer Johnson, Mayank Markande, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Moeen Ali, Manish Pandey

Gujarat Titans Squad

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayant Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Washington Sundar, Mahipal Lomror, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Gerald Coetzee, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu