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Gujarat Titans Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 Runs in IPL 2025; Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Bowlers’ Brilliant Effort Hands Defending Champions Their Second Consecutive Loss

After a dominant victory against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs, Gujarat Titans extended their lead at the top with 12 points in the Indian Premier League 2025 standings.

Gujarat Titans Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 Runs in IPL 2025; Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Bowlers’ Brilliant Effort Hands Defending Champions Their Second Consecutive Loss

Former champions Gujarat Titans thrashed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. The Shubman Gill-led team won their second consecutive match in the IPL 2025. With this victory, the Gujarat-based franchise strengthens its top spot with 12 points in the IPL 2025 standings. After suffering a second consecutive loss, the defending champions remained in seventh place with six points to their name. Batting first, Gujarat hammered 198/3 in 20 overs. Captain Shubman Gill played a classy knock of 90 off 55 deliveries with the help of 10 fours and three sixes. Sai Sudharsan slammed 52 off 36 deliveries, including seven boundaries. The duo stitched a 114-run stand for the opening wicket. Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler played a quick-fire unbeaten knock of 41 runs. While chasing a daunting target, captain Ajinkya Rahane scored a fighting half-century. However, the rest of the batters failed to support him as the defending champions suffered a crushing defeat at home. ‘Getting Married Soon?’ Danny Morrison Asks Shubman Gill About His Wedding Plan At KKR vs GT IPL 2025 Toss, Here's What Gujarat Titans Captain Replied (Watch Video).

Comfortable Victory by Gujarat Titans

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