IPL: Shubman Gill leads Gujarat Titans to victory against Kolkata Knight Riders

    Captain Shubman Gill struck 90 off 55 balls to lead the Gujarat Titans to a comprehensive 39-run victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL clash at Eden Gardens on Monday.

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    Gill and opening partner Sai Sudharsan (52 off 36 balls) added 114 for the first wicket to set the platform for an eventual total of 198-3 from their 20 overs.

    England international Jos Buttler provided late impetus into the innings with an unbeaten 41 off 23 deliveries as the Titans fell just below the 200-run mark.

    The Knight Riders run-chase looked on course when they reached 84-2 in the 12th over but wickets at regular intervals derailed their ability to get over line.

    Veteran Ajinkya Rahane was the only batter to carry through his good form with 50 from 36 balls but the skipper received no support as the next best score was 21 from Andre Russell.

    India seamer Prasidh Krishna and Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan were the best bowlers on display for the Titans as both players returned figures of 2-25 from four overs.