Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Shubman Gill’s classy 86 anchored Gujarat Titans to a convincing five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 on Friday after Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj had earlier secured victory with a disciplined and incisive new-ball spell.Rabada (3/29) and Siraj (2/23) tore through KKR’s top order, making full use of movement and timely help from the field. Their early breakthroughs left KKR struggling for 37 for 3 in the powerplay, a collapse from which they never fully recovered.
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What Ryan Cook said after LSG tasted yet another defeat Despite the early damage, KKR found resistance through Cameron Green, who played a solitary but determined hand with 79 off 55 balls. It was his most impressive innings of the season, featuring controlled aggression and a strong partnership with Rovman Powell and Anukul Roy. However, regular wickets at the other end prevented him from setting up a match-defining stand.Green also enjoyed a few moments of luck, surviving an early LBW shout, seeing the edge run away for four and being dropped by Washington Sundar for 62. Even so, he kept KKR afloat before finally falling to Rashid Khan in the final over.In response, Gujarat Titans seized control early and Gill dictated terms in the powerplay. He hit three boundaries and a six in the first three overs, including a sharp straight shot, setting the tone for the chase.Gill then moved through his innings beautifully, combining fluidity with control. His knock of 86 included eight fours and four sixes as he ensured GT stayed ahead during the chase despite occasional wickets.Sai Sudharsan provided early support before Jos Buttler added quick momentum with an aggressive cameo, hitting a boundary and a six soon after reaching the crease.Although KKR managed to get wickets in the middle overs, they failed to build sustained pressure. The GT’s firing depth ensured there were no major hiccups as they cruised towards the target.Earlier, KKR’s innings got off to a poor start as Ajinkya Rahane lost a golden duck to Siraj in the opener. Rabada then struck twice more, including a sharp outswinger that induced Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s advantage and a short dismissal of Tim Seifert, who was caught at point by Glenn Phillips.The KKR innings never fully recovered from this early blow and ensured a comfortable victory for Gujarat Titans.With this win, Gujarat Titans climb to the fourth spot in the IPL 2026 points table, while Kolkata Knight Riders remain at the bottom after another defeat.
