On April 17, Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KKR, after winning the toss, opted to bat first but struggled early, losing three wickets during the powerplay. Cameron Green (79 runs off 55 balls) was the only bright spot for KKR, leading them to a total of 180 runs. In response, GT's Shubman Gill played a stunning innings, scoring 86 runs off 50 balls, which helped his team chase down the target in 19.4 overs. Gill's performance earned him the Player of the Match title. The match also featured notable moments such as KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane's golden duck and Cameron Green's powerful six that damaged a sponsor's car. With this win, GT has now clinched their third consecutive victory, while KKR remains at the bottom of the table with just one point from six matches.