GT vs KKR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • GT won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, GT took on KKR on Apr 30, 2026, 07:09 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: GT won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 361 runs and 15 wickets fall between KKR (180/10 in 20.0 overs) and GT (181/5 in 19.4 overs).
2. KKR Innings Breakdown (180/10)
Batting in the first innings, KKR finished on 180/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, KKR accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Cameron Green spearheaded the batting effort with 79 runs off 55 balls (including 7 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 143.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Rovman Powell , who contributed 27 runs off 20 deliveries, while Tim Seifert added 19 (14b). The bowling side conceded 14 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 1, byes: 4, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Kagiso Rabada led the bowling figures with 3/29 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.25), assisted by Mohammed Siraj (2/23 in 4.0 overs).
3. GT Chase & Second Innings Summary (181/5)
Pursuing a target of 181 runs for victory, GT recorded 181/5 in 19.4 overs at a scoring rate of 9.20 runs per over. Shubham Gill anchored the chase for GT with 86 runs from 50 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 172.0), alongside Jos Butler who chipped in with 25 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a key spell of 2/34 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.50, while Sunil Narine finished with 1/28 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Cameron Green and Anukul Roy (KKR), who combined for 58 runs off 23 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 14 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Jos Butler making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Shubham Gill (GT) topped the match rankings with 128.0 total points, followed closely by Kagiso Rabada (122.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shubham Gill.