On April 17, 2026, Gujarat Titans achieved a significant victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning by 5 wickets. Chasing a target of 180 runs, the Titans successfully completed the chase in 19.4 overs, marking their third win of the season. Shubman Gill (India's Test and ODI captain) was the star performer, scoring 86 runs off 50 balls, which not only contributed to the team's success but also propelled him to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard with a total of 251 runs in the tournament. This win elevates Gujarat Titans to 4th place in the IPL 2026 points table with 6 points, while KKR remains at the bottom with no wins from their last five matches. In the Orange Cap race, Gill is leading by 23 runs over second-placed Virat Kohli. Additionally, Prasidh Krishna leads the Purple Cap standings with 11 wickets.