Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Titans with their IPL 2026 playoff hopes hanging by a thread after an inconsistent campaign under captain Ajinkya Rahane. KKR’s brief revival of four straight wins ended in a loss to RCB, exposing selection and batting-order issues. KKR can reach 15 points by winning their last three matches, but qualification is far from guaranteed. Varun Chakravarthy’s hinted return is pivotal, while GT chase a top-two finish on a five-match streak driven by their bowling and Sai Sudharsan’s prolific form.
Gujarat Titans overpowered Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets as Sai Sudharsan’s 87 anchored a smooth chase. With key contributions from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, GT reached the 158-run target easily, finishing with 20 balls remaining. The win lifts the Titans to fifth in the IPL standings, while CSK’s effort falls short.
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Virat Kohli anchored Bengaluru’s successful 206-run chase with 81 off 44 at the batting-friendly M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, sharing a decisive partnership with Devdutt Padikkal. Gujarat posted 205-3, driven by Sai Sudharsan’s fluent 100 off 58, but Bengaluru overhauled the target in 18.5 overs, leaving the century stranded.
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