Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs, propelled by a strong 114-run opening partnership between Shubman Gill (90) and Sai Sudharsan (52). KKR struggled to chase the 199-run target, managing only 159/8, with Ajinkya Rahane's 50 being the lone bright spot. GT's spinners, led by Rashid Khan, effectively stifled KKR's batting lineup, securing a comfortable victory.
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