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    IPL 2026: KKR skipper Rahane credits Gill and Sudharsan after fifth straight loss
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    IPL 2026: KKR Skipper Rahane Credits Gill And Sudharsan After Fifth Straight Loss

    By IANS News April 18, 2026 • 09:02 AM View: 302
    Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane credited Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan for their match-winning effort after Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in Ahmedabad, admitting his side failed to capitalise during key moments despite posting a competitive total.

    Gill led the chase with a commanding 86 off 50 balls at the Narendra Modi Stadium, striking eight fours and four sixes to guide GT to 181 in 19.4 overs. Sudharsan chipped in with a brisk 22 at the top, ensuring a strong powerplay foundation that proved decisive in the chase.

    Rahane acknowledged the quality of the Titans’ opening pair and pointed to KKR’s inability to strike early as a turning point. “I thought he batted really well [Shubman Gill]. I initially felt slightly back of length, the ball was slightly holding, anything up front, half-volleys were coming nicely, slightly dew as well. But again, no excuse, as I said, 180, we needed wickets in the powerplay, they batted beautifully. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill batted beautifully,” Rahane said after the match.

    TAGS Ajinkya Rahane Shubman Gill Sai Sudharsan Gujarat Titans Kolkata Knight Riders Narendra Modi Stadium Cameron Green Cameron Green Delhi Capitals Lucknow Super Giants
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