In a disappointing turn of events, Kolkata Knight Ridersconduit by Ajinkya Rahanesuccumbed to a defeat of 39 points in the hands of Gujarat titans in the 39th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Despite some individual performance amortized, KKR’s pursuit of an intimidating target of 199 points collapsed under pressure from the Gujarat clinical bowling alley and the explosive striker.
Titans, on the back of Shubman Gill ‘S beautiful 90 and Sai SudharsanSolid 52, displayed a difficult 198/3 in its 20 Overs. In response, KKR’s striker has never been able to take momentum, and despite the seriousness of Rahane, they were overturned for only 159/8, falling well below the target. The performance of the well -balanced team of the Titans assured that KKR never got closer to the target, sealing the victory with ease and putting them firmly in the driver’s seat for the rest of the season.
The explosive striker of Gujarat Titans raises them to a total of 198/3 in Eden Gardens
The titans set the tone early, their openers setting up a solid base. Gill was in good shape, playing a sensational blow of 90 out of 55 balls, prevented from 10 limits and 3 six. His captain showed leadership when he punctuated his sleeves to perfection, establishing a constant partnership with Sudharsan, which contributed 52 points out of 36 balls. Middle -ups have seen fireworks like Jos Buttler continued his hot sequence, ending up undefeated on 41 of 23 bullets, including 8 limits. The total of Gujarat 198/3 in 20 Overs was built on a controlled assault and a meticulous selection of shooting. Rahul TewatiaThe unhappy dismissal for a duck has added little to the score, but Shahrukh KhanThe pulling 11 not out kept the momentum. KKR quisters struggled to contain the flow of racing, with Harshit Rana And Andre Russell Be the only ones to claim counters. Vaibhav Arora Also a tight spell but could not take a counters.
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KKR’s prosecution vacillates despite the resilience of Ajinkya Rahane
By hunting an objective of 199, KKR started his sleeves disastrously. The first counters fell quickly, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz be trapped by Mohammed Siraj for only 1. Sunil Narine (17) and Venkatesh Iyer (14) did not convert their departures either, leaving KKR to 43/3 by the 6th. However, Rahane ensured a certain stability with a 50 well -designed balls 36, including 5 ovens and six. His efforts kept KKR in the game, but with counters falling at the bottom at regular intervals, the prosecution was still under pressure.
The average order has collapsed like Russell (21) and Ramandeep Singh (1) fell at a lower cost. Despite the late burden of Rinku SinghWho made a quick shot 17 to 14 balls, KKR’s chances of hunting the target escaped. The real damage was caused by the Quisors of Gujarat, with Rashid Khan (2/25) and Prasidh Krishna (2/25) Take key counters and keep the pressure throughout. The KKR final total of 159/8 was never enough, and Gujarat won a comfortable 39 -point victory to win the 2 complete points.
Here’s how fans reacted:
This goes back to the error of 24 crores Venky Mysore made during the auction. KKR has lost so many good players that it will be difficult to fill these places in the next two years.
– Venky Mysore should resign for this error! pic.twitter.com/9lz1e75alv
– KKR Karavan (@Kkrkaravan) April 21, 2025
No pitch. Just poor striker and bowling. This is KKR’s story so far this evening. They need to look inward and stop getting the reputation. @Revsportzglobal
– Boria Majumdar (@Boriamajumdar) April 21, 2025
The range of KKR strikers is a joke. Wdym Do you have Moeen Ali at 8 and Raghuvanshi at 9 years old? 😠The worst part is that they have trouble crossing 150 while continuing home with a long queue.
– Heisenberg ☢ (@internetump) April 21, 2025
We have sacrificed victory by pushing our more form in Raghuvanshi shape so that the other can come back in shape.
– KKR atmosphere (@Knightsvibe) April 21, 2025
Andre Russel was a great servant of the game and for KKR, but it is time that KKR looks beyond him.
He is no longer the same player, and there are better and more formidable strikers of the ball than him in the game now #Kkrvsgt #Kkrvgt pic.twitter.com/odmhlstdz
– Crickettism (@midnightmusinng) April 21, 2025
At this point, KKR should actually thank the Eden curator for not having made friendly land. None of the purchases and retention at high prices in the range of strikers can even play rotation.
– Instructed moron (@EducatedMoron) April 21, 2025
KKR should just give the 2 points to GT …
No intention at all, wasting time now.– ATUL (@tiwariaatul) April 21, 2025
Mi betrayed us among the Bros Bros. I hope KKR will join you. 💜💛
– Idi (@farzicricket) April 21, 2025
KKR, the reigning champions, seem ready to compete with CSK for the bottom of the IPL table battery. They play like champions on the run.
Venkatesh Iyer and Arus are white elephants this year. The environment collapsed. @Kkriders
– Sanjay Jha (@jhasanjay) April 21, 2025
Apart from Naraine, all KKR’s retention sucked rotten eggs this year.
– Amit Berere (@_amitbehere) April 21, 2025
Andre Russell played around 8 letters and took 6 windows this season. Very underused by Rahane.
– Manya (@ cskian716) April 21, 2025
The Gujarat Titans won the victory by 39 points!
A dominant performance of the Gujarat titans while they outclass KKR at the Eden gardens! 💥#Cricket #Ipl # IPL2025 #Kkrvgt pic.twitter.com/2spwbsjv2c
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) April 21, 2025
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