IPL 2026 Match 25 Report: The Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a captain’s masterclass as Shubman Gill orchestrated a clinical chase to secure a 5-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). While Cameron Green finally justified his price tag with a gritty 79, the Titans’ collective bowling discipline and Gill’s hometown dominance proved too much for the winless KKR.
Match Summary: IPL 2026 Match 25
- KKR: 180 All Out (20.0 Ov) | Cameron Green 79, Kagiso Rabada 3/29
- GT: 181/5 (19.4 Ov) | Shubman Gill 86, Varun Chakaravarthy 2/34
- Result: GT won by 5 wickets (2 balls to spare)
- Man of the Match: Shubman Gill
Technical Breakdown: How the Game Was Won
1. The Rabada-Siraj Powerplay Suppression
The Titans’ victory was set up by a relentless opening spell. Mohammed Siraj (2/23) struck early, but it was Kagiso Rabada who dismantled the middle order.
- The Milestone: Rabada finished with 3/29, moving to 11 wickets for the season and taking the 2nd spot in the Purple Cap race.
- The Slog Over Control: GT conceded only 34 runs in the final 5 overs, preventing KKR from reaching a projected 200+ total.
2. Shubman Gill: The King of Ahmedabad
Chasing 181, Shubman Gill reaffirmed his status as the most dangerous batter at this venue.
- Orange Cap Surge: His 86 off 50 balls (8×4, 4×6) took him to 251 runs for the season, officially reclaiming the Orange Cap from Virat Kohli.
- Tactical Intent: Gill targeted the KKR spinners early, neutralizing Sunil Narine’s threat before the dew set in.
3. Green’s Lone Warrior Effort
For KKR, Cameron Green was the only shining light.
- The Resistance: Coming in at 22/2, Green anchored the innings with 79 off 55 balls. However, a lack of support from the lower order meant KKR finished 15-20 runs short of a winning total on this surface.
Key Performance Data & Milestones
- Shubman Gill (GT): Reclaimed the Orange Cap with 251 total runs.
- Prasidh Krishna (GT): Retained the Purple Cap (11 wickets) on a superior economy rate over Rabada.
- GT Table Climb: With this win, GT moves to 6 points, officially entering the Top 4 for the first time this season.
Crick Insider’s Post-Match Analysis
| Player | Rating | Key Contribution |
| Shubman Gill | 9.8/10 | Match-winning 86(50); complete control of the chase. |
| Kagiso Rabada | 9.2/10 | 3/29; broke the back of KKR’s middle order. |
| Cameron Green | 8.5/10 | 79(55); the only reason KKR stayed in the fight. |
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