Gujarat Titans (GT) delivered a commanding performance to crush Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 39 runs in the 39th Match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens on April 21, 2025. Shubman Gill’s scintillating 90, backed by Sai Sudharsan’s 52 and Jos Buttler’s fiery 41*, powered GT to a formidable 198/3. KKR’s chase faltered despite Ajinkya Rahane’s gritty 50, collapsing to 159/8 against GT’s disciplined bowling led by Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan. This article dives into the match result, detailed recap, key highlights, expert analysis, full scorecard, and the latest IPL 2025 points table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap, and more. Stay with IPL Star for the ultimate cricket news experience!
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KKR vs GT IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans thrash KKR by 39 runs in the 39th Match! Full result, recap, highlights, and scorecard from Eden Gardens. Read now!
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The 39th Match of IPL 2025 pitted table-toppers Gujarat Titans (5 wins in 7 games) against an inconsistent Kolkata Knight Riders (3 wins, 4 losses) at the iconic Eden Gardens. GT, led by Shubman Gill, boasted a fiery top order with Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler in top form. KKR, under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, relied on Sunil Narine’s explosiveness and Andre Russell’s all-round prowess but struggled with batting consistency. With GT eyeing a playoff spot and KKR desperate to climb the points table, the stage was set for a thrilling T20 clash.
Toss Details
- Toss Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Decision: Elected to bowl
- Time: 7:00 PM IST, April 21, 2025
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR’s decision to bowl first aimed to exploit early moisture on the slow Eden Gardens pitch, but GT’s batting depth proved too strong.
Match Overview
GT posted a daunting 198/3, thanks to Gill’s 90 (55 balls), Sudharsan’s 52 (36 balls), and Buttler’s unbeaten 41 (23 balls). KKR’s bowlers, including Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora, struggled, conceding 198 despite Russell’s lone wicket. In response, KKR’s chase started poorly with Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s early dismissal. Rahane’s 50 offered hope, but GT’s spinners, led by Rashid Khan (2/25) and Prasidh Krishna (2/25), triggered a middle-order collapse, restricting KKR to 159/8. GT’s sixth win in eight games solidified their top spot, while KKR slipped to seventh.
Full Scorecard
Gujarat Titans Innings (198/3 in 20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 52 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 90 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 163.64 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 41* | 23 | 8 | 0 | 178.26 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 11* | 5 | 0 | 1 | 220.00 |
| Extras | 4 | (b 0, lb 0, w 3, nb 1) | |||
| Total | 198/3 (20 Overs) |
Did Not Bat: Sherfane Rutherford, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Fall of Wickets: 114-1 (Sudharsan, 12.2), 172-2 (Gill, 17.5), 177-3 (Tewatia, 18.3)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Moeen Ali | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Harshit Rana | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11.20 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.20 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Andre Russell | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.00 |
Powerplay: 0.1-6 Overs, 45 Runs
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings (159/8 in 20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Sunil Narine | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 130.77 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | 50 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 138.89 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 14 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 73.68 |
| Rinku Singh | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 121.43 |
| Andre Russell | 21 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Ramandeep Singh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Moeen Ali | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 27* | 13 | 3 | 1 | 207.69 |
| Harshit Rana | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | 10 | (b 0, lb 4, w 6, nb 0) | |||
| Total | 159/8 (20 Overs) |
Did Not Bat: Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Fall of Wickets: 2-1 (Gurbaz, 0.5), 43-2 (Narine, 5.3), 84-3 (Iyer, 11.3), 91-4 (Rahane, 12.3), 118-5 (Russell, 15.5), 119-6 (Ramandeep, 16.1), 119-7 (Moeen, 16.3), 151-8 (Rinku, 19.1)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Ishant Sharma | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.20 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Washington Sundar | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6.30 |
Powerplay: 0.1-6 Overs, 45 Runs
More Details: IPL Official Website
First Innings Recap – Gujarat Titans’ Batting Masterclass
GT’s innings began cautiously, scoring 45/0 in the powerplay on a slow Eden Gardens pitch. Shubman Gill (90 off 55) and Sai Sudharsan (52 off 36) built a 114-run opening stand, with Gill’s slog-sweeps against Moeen Ali and Sudharsan’s elegant drives standing out. The middle overs saw GT accelerate, scoring 94/1 at 10.4 runs per over. Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 41 (23 balls), including a dropped catch by Vaibhav Arora, and a costly final over (18 runs) propelled GT to 198/3. KKR’s bowlers, except Russell (1/13), struggled, with Arora (1/44) and Rana (1/45) proving expensive.
KKR’s Chase – A Disappointing Collapse
KKR’s chase started disastrously with Gurbaz’s LBW dismissal for 1. Sunil Narine’s 17 provided brief fireworks, but Rashid Khan’s introduction removed him. Ajinkya Rahane’s 50 (36 balls) kept KKR in the hunt, but a 36-ball boundary drought crippled their momentum. Venkatesh Iyer’s sluggish 14 off 19 and the quick dismissals of Russell (21), Ramandeep (1), and Moeen (0) sealed KKR’s fate. Prasidh Krishna (2/25) and Rashid Khan (2/25) were relentless, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s late 27* was in vain as KKR ended at 159/8.
Key Highlights and Turning Points
- Gill’s Onslaught: Shubman Gill’s 90, including 6,4,4 against Moeen Ali, set the tone for GT’s massive total.
- 114-Run Opening Stand: Gill and Sudharsan’s partnership laid a solid foundation, with Sudharsan reclaiming the Orange Cap.
- Rashid’s Game-Changing Spell: Rashid Khan’s 2/25, including Russell’s stumping, broke KKR’s back.
- KKR’s Boundary Drought: A 36-ball boundary-less period between overs 7-12 derailed KKR’s chase.
- Buttler’s Cameo: Jos Buttler’s 41* off 23, with 8 fours, ensured GT crossed 190 despite late wickets.
Player of the Match and Standout Performers
- Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (90 off 55 balls) for his match-defining knock.
- Other Standouts:
- Sai Sudharsan: 52 off 36, reclaiming the Orange Cap with 420 runs in IPL 2025.
- Prasidh Krishna: 2/25, including Ramandeep and Moeen, leading the Purple Cap race with 14 wickets.
- Ajinkya Rahane: 50 off 36, KKR’s lone warrior in a collapsing chase.
- Rashid Khan: 2/25, dismissing Narine and Russell at crucial junctures.
Expert Analysis
GT’s victory showcased their balanced squad, with a fiery top order and a versatile bowling attack. Shubman Gill’s ability to anchor and accelerate, combined with Sudharsan’s consistency, makes GT’s batting a nightmare for bowlers. Their spinners, led by Rashid Khan, exploited Eden Gardens’ slow pitch perfectly, choking KKR’s middle order. KKR, however, exposed their over-reliance on Narine and Russell. Rahane’s form is a positive, but their middle order (Iyer, Rinku) needs to step up. GT’s disciplined bowling plans, especially Prasidh’s variations, outsmarted KKR’s aggressive approach, underlining why GT leads the IPL 2025 points table.
Here is the IPL 2025 Points Table as of April 22, 2025, presented in a clear tabular format:
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | For | Against | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1.104 | 1550/153.5 | 1431/159.3 | 12 | WWLWW |
| 2 | DC | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.589 | 1313/133.2 | 1290/139.2 | 10 | LWLWW |
| 3 | RCB | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.472 | 1355/146.4 | 1296/147.5 | 10 | WLWLW |
| 4 | PBKS | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.177 | 1405/148.3 | 1405/151.2 | 10 | LWWLW |
| 5 | LSG | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.088 | 1546/155.4 | 1529/155.2 | 8 | WLWWW |
| 6 | MI | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.483 | 1384/146.4 | 1425/159.1 | 8 | WWWLL |
| 7 | KKR | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.212 | 1238/147.4 | 1219/149.1 | 6 | LLWLW |
| 8 | RR | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | -0.633 | 1478/160.0 | 1530/155.0 | 4 | LLLLW |
| 9 | SRH | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | -1.217 | 1320/138.3 | 1365/127.0 | 4 | LWLLL |
| 10 | CSK | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | -1.392 | 1286/158.4 | 1385/145.5 | 4 | LWLLL |
Notes:
- P: Matches Played, W: Wins, L: Losses, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Form: Recent Match Results (W = Win, L = Loss).
- The table reflects standings after the 39th Match (KKR vs GT) on April 21, 2025, with updates based on available data.
- Points are awarded as follows: 2 for a win, 1 for a no-result/abandoned match, 0 for a loss.
- Teams are ranked by points, with Net Run Rate (NRR) as the tiebreaker for equal points.
Where They Stand:
- GT: Solidified their top spot with 12 points, needing 2-3 more wins to secure playoffs.
- KKR: Slipped to 7th with 6 points, requiring 5 wins in 6 remaining games for playoff hopes.
Top Performers of IPL 2025
Orange Cap (Most Runs)
| Player | Team | Runs | Matches | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 420 | 8 | 52.50 | 145.83 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 395 | 8 | 49.38 | 150.76 |
| Jos Buttler | GT | 350 | 8 | 50.00 | 155.56 |
Purple Cap (Most Wickets)
| Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | 14 | 8 | 18.50 | 7.20 |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 12 | 8 | 20.25 | 6.50 |
| Harshit Rana | KKR | 10 | 8 | 25.30 | 8.90 |
Eden Gardens IPL and T20 Records
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 232/2 (KKR vs MI, 2019) |
| Lowest Team Total | 49 (RCB vs KKR, 2017) |
| Highest Individual Score | 104* (Chris Gayle, 2010) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/19 (Sunil Narine, 2012) |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 47 |
| Matches Won Chasing | 38 |
GT’s 198/3 is among the highest totals at Eden Gardens in IPL 2025, underlining their batting dominance.
Awards
- Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (90 off 55)
- Electric Striker: Jos Buttler (178.26 SR)
- Most Valuable Asset: Rashid Khan (2/25, economical spell)
- Super Sixes: Shubman Gill (3 sixes)
Records and Stats
| Record/Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| GT’s Highest Partnership | 114 (Gill-Sudharsan, 1st wicket) |
| Sudharsan’s 8th 50+ Score in 12 Innings | Fastest to 8 fifties in IPL 2025 |
| KKR’s 4th Loss in 8 Games | Worst start since IPL 2019 |
| Gill-Sudharsan 50+ Stands | 13 in 26 innings together |
| Rashid Khan’s Economy at Eden Gardens | 6.20 in 4 matches |
What’s Next for KKR and GT?
- KKR: Face Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on April 26, 2025. They need to address batting inconsistencies, especially Iyer and Rinku’s form, and bolster their spin attack.
- GT: Take on Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 28, 2025. Their spin bowling depth and Buttler’s finishing will be key to maintaining their top spot.
- Also Read: IPL 2025 Full Schedule
Fan Poll
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Conclusion
Gujarat Titans’ 39-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the 39th Match of IPL 2025 was a masterclass in T20 cricket. Shubman Gill’s 90, Sai Sudharsan’s 52, and Rashid Khan’s 2/25 underscored GT’s dominance, while KKR’s collapse highlighted their struggles. With GT leading the points table and KKR languishing in 7th, the road to the playoffs looks challenging for the Knight Riders. For more IPL 2025 updates, subscribe to IPL Star and follow us on [X](#IPL2025, #KKRvsGT). Don’t miss a moment of the action!
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FAQs: KKR vs GT IPL 2025 39th Match Result, Recap & Highlights
1. Who won the KKR vs GT 39th Match in IPL 2025?
Gujarat Titans (GT) won the 39th Match of IPL 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 39 runs on April 21, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. GT posted 198/3, while KKR managed 159/8.
2. What was the final score of KKR vs GT in IPL 2025 39th Match?
GT scored 198/3 in 20 overs, with Shubman Gill (90) and Sai Sudharsan (52) leading the charge. KKR, in response, reached 159/8, with Ajinkya Rahane scoring 50. GT’s bowlers, including Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan, took 2 wickets each.
3. Who was the Player of the Match in KKR vs GT IPL 2025 39th Match?
Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match for his explosive 90 off 55 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes, powering GT to a commanding total of 198/3.
4. What were the key highlights of KKR vs GT 39th Match in IPL 2025?
- Shubman Gill’s 90 and Sai Sudharsan’s 52 formed a 114-run opening stand for GT.
- Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 41 off 23 balls boosted GT to 198/3.
- Rashid Khan’s 2/25, including Andre Russell’s stumping, triggered KKR’s collapse.
- KKR’s 36-ball boundary drought in the middle overs crippled their chase.
- Ajinkya Rahane’s 50 was KKR’s only highlight in a disappointing 159/8.
5. How did Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan perform in the KKR vs GT IPL 2025 match?
Shubman Gill scored 90 runs off 55 balls (10 fours, 3 sixes), earning the Player of the Match award. Sai Sudharsan contributed 52 off 36 balls (6 fours, 1 six), reclaiming the Orange Cap with 420 runs in IPL 2025. Their 114-run partnership set a solid foundation for GT’s 198/3.
6. Who were the top bowlers in the KKR vs GT 39th Match of IPL 2025?
Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan led GT’s bowling with 2/25 each. Krishna dismissed Ramandeep Singh and Moeen Ali, while Rashid removed Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. Their disciplined spells restricted KKR to 159/8.
7. What was the impact of KKR vs GT 39th Match on the IPL 2025 points table?
GT’s victory strengthened their lead at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 12 points from 8 matches (6 wins). KKR slipped to 7th place with 6 points (3 wins, 5 losses), needing 5 wins in their remaining 6 games to stay in playoff contention.
8. Where was the KKR vs GT 39th Match of IPL 2025 played?
The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 21, 2025. The slow pitch favored GT’s spinners, contributing to KKR’s batting collapse.
9. What are the next matches for KKR and GT after the 39th Match in IPL 2025?
KKR will face Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on April 26, 2025. GT will take on Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 28, 2025, as they aim to maintain their top spot in the IPL 2025 points table.
10. Who holds the Orange and Purple Caps after KKR vs GT IPL 2025 39th Match?
- Orange Cap: Sai Sudharsan (GT) with 420 runs in 8 matches.
- Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna (GT) with 14 wickets in 8 matches.