Key Highlights:
Gujarat Titans First Innings Highlights – IPL 2025 vs KKR: Gill’s Stunning 90 Lifts GT to 198/3
Gujarat Titans First Innings Highlights – A near-flawless effort from Gujarat Titans saw them finish at 198/3 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first by Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front, scoring a majestic 90 off 55 balls, anchoring the innings through dominant partnerships.
GT Innings Summary: 198/3 in 20 Overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | 90 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 163.63 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 52 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Jos Buttler (not out) | 41 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 178.26 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| M Shahrukh Khan (not out) | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 220.00 |
| Extras | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Total | 198/3 (20 overs) | Run Rate: 9.90 |
Fall of Wickets
- 1-114: Sai Sudharsan (12.2 ov, c Gurbaz b Russell)
- 2-172: Shubman Gill (17.5 ov, c Rinku Singh b Arora)
- 3-177: Rahul Tewatia (18.3 ov, c Ramandeep Singh b Harshit Rana)
Key Partnerships
- Opening Stand: 114 runs in 12.2 overs (Gill 59, Sudharsan 52)
- 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 31 balls (Gill 28, Buttler 26)
Milestone Moments
| Milestone | Score/Over |
|---|---|
| 50 in 6.1 overs | GT 50/0 |
| 100 in 10.5 overs | GT 100/0 |
| Gill’s Fifty | 50 (34 balls) |
| Sudharsan’s Fifty | 50 (33 balls) |
| Strategic Timeout 1 | 62/0 in 7.0 |
| Strategic Timeout 2 | 139/1 in 15.0 |
| GT 150 | 15.5 overs |
| GT Finish | 198/3 in 20.0 |
Top Performers – Gujarat Titans
⭐ Shubman Gill – 90 (55)
- Anchored innings with sublime timing
- Dominated spin and pace equally
- Dismissed in 18th over, denied century
⭐ Sai Sudharsan – 52 (36)
- Aggressive early intent
- Smart strike rotation in powerplay
- Maintains his position atop the Orange Cap standings
⭐ Jos Buttler – 41 (23)*
- Finished strong, striking at 178
- Controlled death overs with calculated aggression
KKR Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Arora | 3.6 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Moeen Ali | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Harshit Rana | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Andre Russell | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 13.00 |
Best Bowler: Sunil Narine (0/27 in 4) – Contained scoring despite no wickets
Key Breakthroughs: Russell (removed Sudharsan), Arora (removed Gill), Harshit Rana (dismissed Tewatia)
What This Means for KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders now need 199 runs to win. While the pitch has remained true, the total is challenging under lights. With the presence of dew and a deep batting line-up, KKR will need a sharp powerplay and a strong anchor to chase this total.
Disclaimer: This Gujarat Titans First Innings Highlights article reflects official data as of end of first innings in Match 39, April 21, 2025.
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