TOP STORIES

IPL 2025: GT hand KKR crushing 39-run defeat

Monday, 21-Apr-2025
News

Demonstrating an outstanding display of masterclass batting and powerful bowling, Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in their Indian Premier League clash on Monday at Eden Gardens.

Put into bat first, Titans produced an imperious performance with the bat, posting an impressive total of 198/3 in 20 overs. Their ever-reliable top order was the backbone of their massive score, with Sai Sudharsan (52), Shubman Gill (90), and Jos Buttler (41*) leading the charge.

Sudharsan’s (52) set the foundation for a big total. Gill, however, was the standout performer, playing a brilliant knock of (90) runs, which included some impressive shots as well. Meanwhile, Buttler’s (41) runs added stability to the middle order, helping the team maintain momentum through the middle overs.

In reply, KKR struggled to get going. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane showed immense grit, top-scoring for his side with a fighting half-century (50). However, despite his efforts, KKR’s chase never gained enough steam, as they ended up at 159/8 in 20 overs. For GT, Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan took two wickets each, while Siraj, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore and Ishant Sharma took one wicket each.

 

 

Tags

More News

News

Raghu Sharma replaces injured Vignesh Puthur at MI

2 hrs ago

Mumbai Indians have brought in uncapped leg spinner Raghu Sharma as a replacement for Vignesh Puthur, who has been ruled out of IPL 2025 with bone stress. Puthur, who made his IPL debut for the Mumbai franchise this season, had a terrific start, picking up three wickets against Chennai Super Kings in his debut match.

“He will continue to be...


News

Lord’s to host Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final

4 hrs ago

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Lord’s will host the final of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on July 5, next year. Headingley, Old Trafford, Edgbaston, The Oval, the Hampshire Bowl and Bristol's County Ground will also be hosting the mega tournament. 

The 12-team tournament, which begins on 12 Jun...


News

Glenn Maxwell out of IPL 2025 with finger injury

4 hrs ago

Punjab Kings’ all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) with a finger injury in his right hand. Maxwell picked up the injury during a training session ahead of PBKS’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders. 

“Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the remainder of the season due to a ...


News

Rahul Dravid underlines challenge for Vaibhav Suryavanshi

6 hrs ago

In a breathtaking display of audacity, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is playing for Rajasthan Royals, has catapulted himself into the annals of Indian Premier League history. The promising youngster blazed a 35-ball century, the second-fastest in the history of IPL. Facing the Gujarat Titans’ bowlers with a fearless approach, Suryavanshi unleashed a barrage of...


News

“He's a lot more confident”: Ricky Ponting lauds Shreyas Iyer

8 hrs ago

Punjab Kings’ head coach Ricky Ponting has lauded Shreyas Iyer’s leadership abilities following Punjab’s thumping four-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday at Chepauk. Having worked closely with Iyer previously, Ponting feels that Iyer is demonstrating more confidence and maturity now. During the match, Iyer...