Skipper Shubman Gill showcased his batting prowess with a composed 86 runs to steer Gujarat Titans to a convincing five-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders at Narendra Modi Stadium. Gill’s innings, comprising eight fours and four sixes at a strike-rate of 172, secured Gujarat’s dominance and handed Kolkata their fifth loss of the season, keeping them at the bottom of the table.
Despite Kolkata’s resilient fight, Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan maintained their composure to successfully chase the target with two balls to spare, securing a hat-trick of victories for Gujarat Titans, who now hold the fourth spot in the IPL 2022 standings. Cameron Green’s impressive 79 off 55 balls was a highlight for Kolkata, but their batting collapses restricted them to 180 runs in 20 overs, falling short of a potentially higher total.
Gujarat’s bowlers, led by Kagiso Rabada’s 3-33, along with contributions from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, played pivotal roles in containing Kolkata’s batting lineup. Despite Green’s valiant effort, Kolkata lost their last six wickets for just 33 runs in the final overs, with Gujarat’s bowlers maintaining pressure throughout the innings.
In a challenging chase of 181, Shubman Gill’s fluent innings, supported by B Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler, propelled Gujarat Titans to a strong start. Gill’s dismissal after a well-made half-century triggered a brief wobble, but Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan held their nerve to secure the win for Gujarat Titans in a thrilling finish.
