Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted that while his side’s win over Kolkata Knight Riders mattered, there were clear areas to tighten up in how the chase was brought to a close. Gill felt the Titans could have finished the job earlier and said he was personally disappointed that he didn’t stay at the crease until the end. In typical finisher fashion, he pointed to his own responsibility in those closing moments and made it clear he wants to correct that in the next opportunity.
Gill’s commanding innings, a splendid half-century that set the tempo for Gujarat, powered the Titans to a five-wicket triumph over KKR on Friday at Ahmedabad. After the match, he said the team would have ideally liked to seal the chase at least an over—or even a couple of overs—sooner, adding that his dismissal left him frustrated because he had wanted to see the chase through and finish it himself. He also expressed confidence that the next time he gets the chance, he will stay longer and deliver in the closing phase.
The victory marked Gujarat’s third consecutive success in the ongoing Indian Premier League season. After earlier wins against Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, the Titans have now collected 6 points from 5 matches in IPL 2026. That haul has lifted them two places on the table, moving them into fourth position, while KKR, still searching for their first win of the campaign, remain stuck at the bottom with just a single point.
Gill was the standout performer at the Narendra Modi Stadium, scoring 86 runs off 50 balls and extending his strong record in Ahmedabad. His knock featured eight boundaries and four sixes, and Gujarat completed the chase of 181 with 19.4 overs still in hand. The captain’s control and acceleration ensured the Titans didn’t let the match drift, ultimately bringing KKR’s campaign woes to the forefront.
Gill also reflected on his preparation ahead of the season, explaining that he used a recent break before IPL 2026 to work on both fitness and the mental side of his game. While he emphasized that skill development remains important, he highlighted a broader focus—becoming sharper tactically and improving overall awareness as a player, not only refining technique but also making smarter decisions during key phases of matches.
For his match-winning fifty, Gill was named Player of the Match. That innings also had a wider impact on the season’s batting race: this fifty saw him overtake Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli to snatch the Orange Cap. Gill has now amassed 251 runs in 4 matches at an average of 62.75, with three half-centuries included in that tally.
