Gujarat Titans Defeat Kolkata Knight Riders, Leaving KKR Winless in IPL 2026
Gill's silken 86 keeps KKR winless after six games
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In a gripping IPL 2026 match, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets, keeping KKR winless after six games. Shubman Gill's stellar 86 led the Titans to chase down KKR's score of 180, which was hindered by a late collapse despite Cameron Green's 79.
- 01Shubman Gill scored 86 runs, leading Gujarat Titans to victory.
- 02Cameron Green was the top scorer for KKR with 79 runs.
- 03KKR's innings collapsed from 147 for 4 to 180 all out.
- 04Gujarat Titans chased down the target with two balls to spare.
- 05KKR has yet to win a match in IPL 2026, remaining winless after six games.
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The Gujarat Titans triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in their IPL 2026 encounter, leaving KKR without a win after six matches. KKR batted first, scoring 180 runs, with Cameron Green contributing a solid 79 runs. However, their innings faltered dramatically, collapsing from 147 for 4 to being all out. In response, the Titans, led by Shubman Gill's impressive 86 runs, successfully chased down the target, finishing at 181 for 5 with two balls remaining. Despite a strong start, KKR's decision to bat first and their late collapse proved costly, as they struggled against the Titans' effective bowling attack.
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This loss puts KKR in a difficult position in the tournament, raising concerns about their performance and strategy moving forward.
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