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IPL Updates: GT too strong for KKR

Mon, 21 April 2025

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23:26

GT too strong for KKR

KKR 159-8 (20 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

KKR need 48 runs from 6 balls. Ishant Sharma is handed the ball. Rinku swings wildly, and Gill comfortably takes the catch. Rinku's misery ends as he departs for 17 off 14 balls.

Harshit Rana is up next, swings and misses at the first ball, but gets off the mark with a single. Raghuvanshi then slams a huge six, bringing his score to 26 off 11 balls. He swings and misses again, but manages an easy single to end the over. 8 runs and a wicket come off it.

With that, Gujarat Titans win by 39 runs.

23:20

KKR need 48 runs from 6 balls

KKR 151-7 (19 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Rashid is brought in to finish the over, and Raghuvanshi starts with a powerful boundary. He follows it up with two quick singles. A well-timed cut towards the leg side earns him another single. Rinku is fortunate to survive as Shahrukh fails to keep his feet inside the boundary, gifting Rinku a six. Two more singles bring the over to a close, with 15 runs coming off it.

After 18 overs, KKR are 139-7, requiring 60 runs from 12 balls.

Siraj takes the ball for his final over. Raghuvanshi begins with two quick singles before slamming a boundary. He backs it up with another single. Rinku gets a top edge, and the ball races to the boundary for four. Another single follows, but a dot ball ends the over.

12 runs come off it, and after 19 overs, KKR are 151-7, needing 48 runs from the final 6 balls.

23:11

Krishna strikes twice, KKR 7 down

KKR 124-7 (17 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Prasidh Krishna bowls his last over and strikes immediately! A fantastic caught and bowled! Ramandeep departs for 1 off 2 balls. He takes a stunning return catch, reacting as if he's just bowled another delivery!

Moeen Ali is the new batter at the crease. He defends and the skies it. Shahrukh takes an excellent catch. Moeen Ali departs for a duck.

KKR bring in their impact player, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and hes off the mark with a boundary! He looks to cut the next ball but will get just a single. A short ball down the leg side prompts a review for a wide from Rinku, but its not called a wide.

5 runs and 2 wickets came off the over. After 17 overs, KKR are 124-7.

23:00

Russell departs, KKR rely on Rinku

KKR 119-5 (16 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Rashid Khan is brought into the attack, and Russell is beaten on the first ball. He misses again, but then finds the gap and slams a boundary. He tries to go big again but can't connect and misses once more. But it's all over for Russell-another good stumping by Buttler seals his fate. Russell departs for 21 off 15 balls.

New batter Ramandeep is off the mark with a single.

22:55

KKR rely on Rinku heroics

KKR 114-4 (15 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Sai Kishore continues to apply the squeeze-Rinku pulls for a single, followed by one for Russell as well. Sai bowls it wide, not giving any room to free the arms, and despite a few extras, the batters can't capitalise. Just 7 runs came off it, a tidy over under pressure.

After 14 overs, KKR are 108/4, needing 91 from 36 balls.

The broadcasters are flashing Rinku Singh's 5 sixes-can he pull off another miracle?

Prasidh Krishna returns. Rinku is beaten first ball, then picks up a single. Russell is kept quiet for two deliveries before finally breaking the shackles with a boundary. He gets a full toss next, smashes it hard, but the timing's off-just a single. Only 6 runs from that over.

After 15 overs, KKR are 114/4, needing 85 from 30 balls.

22:45

Rahane departs after bringing up his fifty

KKR 101-4 (13 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Washington Sundar continues. Rahane, looking to up the ante, pulls a short ball but it just falls short of deep midwicket-he'll get two for it, thanks to a good stop from Sai Sudharsan.

With a single next ball, Rahane brings up a well-made fifty off 36 balls. Rinku follows with a single towards long on.

But then-a wide, short delivery tempts Rahane into a big shot... and he misses! Buttler whips off the bails in a flash. Sharp stumping and a timely breakthrough for GT. Rahane walks back for 50 off 36 balls-a solid knock, but he couldn't carry on.

Andre Russell is the new batter at the crease. He starts cautiously, driving to cover for no run. But he's quickly into his groove-gets off the mark with a boundary and then finishes the over in style with a massive six! A much-needed boost for KKR.

15 runs and a wicket came off the 13th over. After 13 overs, KKR are 101/4.

22:36

Sai Kishore removes Iyer, KKR 3 down

KKR 86-3 (12 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Washington Sundar continues, and Rahane greets him with a crisp boundary. He follows it up with a single. Iyer swings and misses once again but manages a single towards long on. Rahane is starting to shift gears-launches a massive six down the ground!

A single to finish the over. 13 runs came off it, and after 11 overs, KKR are 81/2.

Rahane starts the next over with a single, driving it to square leg. Iyer manages a couple of runs, but then mistimes one straight into the hands of Washington Sundar at deep midwicket.

A soft dismissal and a timely breakthrough for GT-Iyer walks back for 14 off 19 balls.

Rinku Singh walks in, gets his bat checked-everything's fine, and no sign of Raghuvanshi or the Impact Sub yet. He gets off the mark with a single, while Rahane nudges one more to the total. A dot ball ends the over. Just 5 runs and a wicket from it.

After 12 overs, KKR are 86/3, needing 113 runs from 48 balls. The required rate is climbing-KKR need a big push now.

22:28

KKR need big overs to chase down 199

KKR 68-2 (10 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Washington Sundar comes into the attack and keeps things tight. Rahane and Iyer continue to rotate the strike, dealing in singles with the odd two. A tidy over, yielding 8 runs. At the end of 9 overs, KKR are 61/2, needing 138 more from 66 balls.

Time for a strategic timeout-and KKR need to up the ante now if they're to stay in the chase. Sai Kishore returns after the break, and it's much of the same story. Both Rahane and Iyer look for gaps, picking up singles regularly. But the boundaries have dried up.

Just 7 runs from the over. After 10 overs, KKR are 68/2, with the equation now 131 required from the final 60 balls.

22:27

50 comes up for KKR

KKR 53-2 (8 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Prasidh Krishna into the attack. Starts with a wide. Rahane plays it to deep point for a single. Iyer swings and misses, but manages to sneak a single off the next.

Oh, what a yorker! Nearly clips off stump-Rahane survives. Plays towards the leg side for another single.

Iyer finishes with a run to keep strike. Just 5 runs off the over, and after 7 overs KKR are 50/2, needing 149 from 78 balls.

Rashid Khan continues. Big shout for LBW first up! Gill is convinced and takes the review. Ball pitched in line, turned in a touch-ball-tracking says it's clipping top of middle. Umpire's call, so Iyer survives!

Iyer gets a single to deep point, Rahane defends one and nudges another to deep midwicket for one. Another couple of dots and a single to finish. Just 3 runs from the over. After 8 overs, KKR are 53/2.

22:06

Rashid strikes! Narine departs for 17

KKR 45-2 (6 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Siraj continues for his third. Narine greets him with a cracking boundary, followed by a towering six over square leg! Siraj strays down leg-wide signaled. Rahane swings hard but connects with thin air. He nudges a single off the next. Siraj tightens up-two dot balls to end the over. 13 runs from it -after 5 overs, KKR are 42/1.

Rashid Khan into the attack now. Rahane taps it towards point-no run. Gets off strike with a gentle push to deep midwicket. And Rashid strikes immediately!

Narine looks to take him on but mistimes it-Tewatia settles under it and takes a clean catch. Narine departs for 17 off 13 balls. KKR lose their second wicket-pressure back on the home side.

Venkatesh Iyer walks in at No. 4. Gets off the mark right away with a single. Rahane follows it up with a quick run of his own.

Rashid keeps it tight-dot ball to finish. Just 3 runs and a crucial wicket in the over.

After the powerplay, KKR are 45/2.

21:56

Rahane, Narine find boundaries

KKR 29-1 (4 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Siraj continues for his second. Narine works one to point for a single. Rahane tries to flick to midwicket-no run. Tries to go big next ball, but only manages a couple-credit to Washington Sundar for a sharp stop on the boundary. Another mistimed shot follows. But Rahane finishes the over with a boundary, easing some pressure. 7 runs off it - KKR 20/1 after 3 overs, needing 179 from 102 balls.

Prasidh Krishna comes into the attack. Narine is struggling-misses back-to-back deliveries. He finally gets bat on ball and pushes for a single to long on. Rahane steps up, lofts one straight back over the bowler's head for four.

Another swing and miss, but he finishes strong with another boundary, this time more conventional. 9 off the over -KKR are 29/1 after 4.

21:43

Early breakthrough for GT, Gurbaz departs

KKR 13-1 (2 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

Ishant Sharma takes charge from the other end.

Narine greets him with a boundary, punching it through the covers. Follows it up with a single.

Rahane gets off the mark with a calm single, before Narine swings hard and misses. He manages just a single after that.

Then Rahane joins the party with a crisp boundary, easing some pressure.

A dot ball to finish.11 runs off the over '" after 2 overs, KKR are 13/1.

21:40

Early breakthrough for GT, Gurbaz departs

KKR 2-1 (1 Ovs) vs GT 198-3 | Scorecard

There's a GT impact sub-Ishant Sharma replaces Sherfane Rutherford.

Gurbaz and Narine open the chase, with Mohammed Siraj steaming in for the first over. He's getting good swing early on-beats Gurbaz with a sharp bouncer, and follows it up with another dot.

Gurbaz gets off the mark with a single, while Narine, already deep outside leg stump, backs away and gets a leg bye.

Then comes the big moment-Siraj nails a length delivery that nips back in. It catches Gurbaz plumb in front, and the umpire doesn't hesitate.

Gurbaz reviews it, but the replay shows three reds-he's gone for just 1 off 4 balls. Early breakthrough for GT!

Skipper Rahane comes in at No 3, he defends the last off the over.

21:19

GT finish strong, set KKR target of 199

GT 198-3 (20 Ovs) vs KKR | SCORECARD

Vaibhav Arora entrusted with the final over. Shahrukh Khan starts with a single to mid-on.

Buttler turns it on-finds the gap for back-to-back boundaries, clinical placement and timing! A full toss follows, and he settles for a single.

Shahrukh then launches a massive six, sending the ball deep into the stands! Tries to sneak a second run off the final delivery-tight run-out call, but he's home.

18 runs off the last over-GT finish strong at 198/3.

21:11

Gill, Tewatia depart in quick succession

GT 180-3 (19 Ovs) vs KKR

Harshit Rana returns for his final over. Buttler welcomes him with a boundary, threading the gap with ease. He follows it up with a single to rotate strike.

Tewatia walks in but doesn't last long-tries to go big, but ends up skying it high. Ramandeep Singh settles under it and makes no mistake. Tewatia falls for a duck, and GT lose their third.

After a quick chat with his skipper, Rana keeps it tidy-just a couple of singles to close the over.

8 runs and a wicket from it. After 19 overs, GT are 180/3.

21:04

Gill departs after scoring 90

GT 172-2 (18 Ovs) vs KKR

Time for pace at the death, and Vaibhav Arora returns. He starts well-Gill swings and misses at the first delivery, then can't find the gap off a slower, fuller one. But Gill isn't done yet-slams a massive six, followed by a crisp boundary. Just as he looks set for a century, he goes for another big hit, but this time he doesn't clear the fielder.

Rinku Singh dives forward and takes a stunning low catch near the boundary to end Gill's brilliant knock on 90 off 55 balls. A crucial breakthrough for KKR.

New batter Tewatia sends it back to the bowler.

20:58

Gill's explosive gatting propels GT

GT 162-1 (17 Ovs) vs KKR

Five overs to go, and Varun Chakravarthy continues. Buttler starts with a solid defence, then gets a lucky break-Manish Pandey puts down a catch, allowing Buttler to sneak in two runs. He follows it up with a single. Then it's Gill's turn to turn up the heat-drills one down the ground for four, and follows it up with another boundary, this time piercing the gap with precision.

A risky single to end the over, but both batters survive. 12 runs came off it, and after 16 overs, GT are cruising at 151 for 1.

Time for Sunil Narine's final over. Gill gets things going by making room and picking up a couple of quick singles. Then comes the big moment-a towering six! Gill waits for the shorter one and dispatches it deep into the leg side. He rotates strike with a single next. Buttler swings and misses at one, then nudges towards long-on for a single.

Another single to finish the over. 11 runs off it, and after 17 overs, GT are 162 for 1.

20:48

Vaibhav drops Buttler

GT 139-1 (15 Ovs) vs KKR

Talk about match-ups-Varun Chakravarthy is back, and it's clear he's been brought on to challenge Buttler. Gill takes a single early in the over, while Buttler plays it safe, defending a couple before cutting one to deep for a single. Another single from Gill ends a tidy over-just 3 runs from it.

After 14 overs, GT are 129 for 1.

Harshit Rana returns for his third over. Gill guides one towards square for a single. Then comes a slower off-cutter that completely deceives Buttler. But the Englishman bounces back-cheeky boundary, followed by a massive let-off!

Vaibhav Arora drops a sitter at deep, and to make it worse, the ball trickles over the boundary rope. A costly miss! Buttler swings and misses the next, but Gill wraps up the over with a single.10 runs off it, and after 15 overs, GT are 139 for 1.

20:39

Russell strikes, removes Sai for 52

GT 126-1 (13 Ovs) vs KKR

Sunil Narine continues, and the batters keep things ticking with a single each. Shubman Gill then finds the gap with a crisp boundary, followed by another easy single. A steady over-9 runs from it. After 12 overs, GT are 113 for 0.

Andre Russell is into the attack now. Gill flicks the first ball towards long-on for a single. But then-breakthrough!

Sai Sudharsan edges one, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes a sharp catch behind the stumps. Sai walks back after a well-made 52 off 36 balls, ending a brilliant 112-run opening stand.

Jos Buttler walks in at No. 3, as expected. He starts cautiously with a dot ball towards midwicket, but then wastes no time getting going-off the mark with a boundary, and follows it up with a hat-trick of boundaries! Pure class from the Englishman as he stamps his authority early.

A high-impact over-13 runs and the wicket of Sai Sudharsan. After 13 overs, GT are 126 for 1.

20:30

Gill, Sai bring up their fifties

GT 104-0 (11 Ovs) vs KKR

Harshit Rana returns to the attack, and Sai Sudharsan greets him with a boundary-timed beautifully to the rope. He defends the next ball, then a wide is called. Sai taps towards point for a single.

Shubman Gill follows with a classy boundary to bring up his fifty in 34 balls-a special knock at a special venue.

From being a young KKR prospect to returning as GT captain at Eden Gardens, it's been quite a journey for Gill!

Sai isn't holding back either-he launches a massive six as Rana misses his line and pays the price. With a couple of quick singles to end the over, Sai brings up his own half-century in 33 balls, his fifth of the season.

A big over-15 runs off it. After 11 overs, GT are flying at 104 for no loss.

20:23

Sai joins the party as GT continue strong start

GT 89-0 (10 Ovs) vs KKR

Sunil Narine returns after the strategic timeout. Gill picks up a single to start, and the batters continue rotating strike with a couple of well-judged singles. Good running between the wickets keeps the scoreboard ticking. A single to end the over-6 runs from it. After 8 overs, GT are 68 for no loss.

Varun Chakravarthy continues. Sai pulls one for a single to start. Gill is beaten next ball but bounces back with a cracking boundary off the back foot-no chance for the fielder. He follows it with a single. Sai finally breaks free with a stylish boundary, a flawless shot after being quiet for a while. He ends the over with a single. 11 runs from it-after 9 overs, GT are 79 for no loss.

Narine continues, and Sai greets him with a boundary-timed sweetly through the gap. He then pushes one towards extra cover for no run, followed by a single to long off. Gill runs hard to pick up two quick singles and then defends the next delivery. A single to end the over takes him to 49. But wait-a no-ball siren sounds! Free hit coming up. GT only manage a single off it, though. Still, a productive over-10 runs from it.

At the halfway mark, GT are cruising at 89 for no loss.

20:09

Gill refuses to slow down

GT 62-0 (7 Ovs) vs KKR

Moeen Ali returns, but Shubman Gill is in no mood to slow down. He welcomes the off-spinner with a thunderous six, lofting it effortlessly over the ropes. Next ball, he opens the face of the bat and guides it to the boundary with pure timing. And he's not done yet-another boundary follows, this time punched with authority. Moeen fires in a flat, quick one, which Gill defends calmly.

Two quick singles follow, and the over ends with another single. A big over for Gujarat-17 runs off it.

After 7 overs, GT are cruising at 62 for no loss.

20:03

Sai, Gill fire for GT

GT 45-0 (6 Ovs) vs KKR

Harshit Rana is into the attack and starts with a wide. Shubman Gill finally finds his rhythm, cracking his first boundary of the night. He follows it up with another- short and wide, and Gill makes no mistake. A single keeps the strike rotating. Sai nudges one towards point for a single, and the pair sneak in another quick one towards mid-on. A dot to finish, but 12 runs come off the over.

After 5 overs, GT are cruising at 38 for no loss.

Varun Chakravarthy is introduced now, and Gill greets him with a boundary. He then plays one straight to short midwicket for no run, but picks up a sharp single to fine leg next ball. Sai follows suit with another quick single. Varun ends with a dot, keeping things in check. Seven runs from the over.

At the end of the powerplay, GT are well-placed at 45 for 0.

19:53

GT off to a good start

GT 26-0 (4 Ovs) vs KKR

Vaibhav Arora continues. Gill opens the over with a jab towards mid-on for a single. Sai Sudharsan follows up with another crisp boundary, showing his growing intent. He adds a single next ball, and Gill rotates strike again with one of his own. Sai, clearly the more aggressive of the two, is dealing in boundaries while keeping the scoreboard ticking. A single to end the over makes it 12 runs off it.

After 3 overs, Gujarat Titans are off to a solid start at 24 for no loss.

Moeen Ali continues and does well to put the brakes on Gujarat's scoring momentum. His tight lines and subtle variations allow just two singles in the over.

A much-needed tidy spell for KKR. After 4 overs, GT are 26 for no loss.

19:47

GT off to a steady start

GT 12-0 (2 Ovs) vs KKR

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill walk out to open for Gujarat Titans, with Vaibhav Arora taking the new ball for KKR. He starts with a wide, a nervous beginning. Sai gets off the mark with a single, easing into his innings.

Gill plays the next one straight back to the bowler and then drives to cover, but finds the fielder. A couple of tight dot balls follow. Gill finally manages to nudge one through the on side for a single.

Another single to finish the over-just 4 runs from the first. A tidy start for KKR.

Spin introduced early by KKR as Moeen Ali comes on from around the wicket. Sai Sudharsan looks for a quick single but is sent back by Gill. He settles for one next ball, nudging it to square leg.

Gill follows with a single to long on, and Sai picks up another easy run to long off. After four steady singles, Sai finishes the over with a confident boundary, finding the gap with ease.

A productive over for GT-8 runs from it. After 2 overs, they're 12 for no loss.

19:27

Here are the playing XIs

Here are the playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders: 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 Subs: Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy

Gujarat Titans: 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 Subs: Ishant Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Karim Janat, Arshad Khan

19:11

KKR win toss, opt to bowl first vs GT

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and elected to field.

Rahane said, "We'll bowl first. The pitch looks a bit dry, so we'd like to see how it plays early on. Everyone's putting in the hard work - it's about staying positive. Not too concerned about the middle order, we're backing our players. Couple of changes. Gurbaz comes in, so does Moeen Ali."

GT skipper Gill said, "I don't think dew will be a factor tonight. Our bowlers have been stepping up and chipping in with wickets consistently. As for Rashid Khan - the energy and skill set he brings to the field is incredible. Any captain would love to have a player like him."

18:51

KKR seek redemption vs Gujarat Titans

Hello and welcome to the coverage of the IPL match between KKR and GT.

Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders are desperate for a batting revival as they take on the in-form Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on Monday.

KKR's confidence took a massive hit after a shocking collapse in their previous outing - bowled out for 95 while chasing a modest 112 against Punjab Kings. The meltdown only highlighted the deep-rooted issues plaguing their batting line-up.

In a bid to arrest the slide, KKR have brought back Abhishek Nayar, recently sacked as India's assistant coach, ahead of any official BCCI communication. A former KKR support staff member, Nayar has already begun working with out-of-form batters like vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer and Ramandeep Singh. Iyer, this season's costliest KKR buy at 23.75 crore, has only 121 runs from seven matches. Ramandeep has managed just 29 in six innings.

Andre Russell (34 runs) and Rinku Singh (116 runs) haven't fared much better. Only Ajinkya Rahane (221 runs) and youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi (170 runs) have shown glimpses of form, while openers Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine have lacked consistency. Two pitches have been prepared for the match - one with an extra grass layer - as KKR privately express frustration over the lack of a true "home advantage".

But if history is anything to go by, all is not lost. In IPL 2014, KKR suffered a dramatic collapse against Rajasthan Royals before going on a nine-match winning streak to lift the title.

Gujarat Titans, under Shubman Gill, have looked clinical this season with only two losses so far. Their bowling attack has been a standout, led by Prasidh Krishna (14 wickets at 14.35), who's been devastating with his pace and variations. Left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (11 wickets) is expected to enjoy Eden's variable bounce, while Mohammed Siraj continues to be a reliable option.

With the bat, B Sai Sudharsan (365 runs) is close to seizing the Orange Cap, while Jos Buttler (315 runs, avg 63.00) has anchored the middle-order.

Down the order, Sherfane Rutherford has taken on the role of the finisher with power and composure.

As KKR fight to stay in the playoff race, they face a daunting challenge against a well-oiled GT unit firing on all fronts.

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