Ahmedabad, India — April 18, 2026
The Indian Premier League 2026 witnessed a strong performance from the Gujarat Titans as they defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets, further strengthening their position in the tournament standings.
The match, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, extended KKR’s winless run this season while boosting Gujarat’s campaign.
GT Continue Strong Run, KKR Struggle
With this result:
- Gujarat Titans secured their third win in five matches
- Kolkata Knight Riders suffered their fifth loss in six matches
KKR are still searching for their first victory of the season, with their only point coming from a rain-abandoned match against Punjab Kings.
Shubman Gill Takes Orange Cap
Shubman Gill has surged to the top of the run charts, claiming the Orange Cap with:
- 251 runs in 4 innings
- Average: 62.75
- Strike Rate: 154.94
He is followed by:
- Virat Kohli — 228 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen — 224 runs
- Rajat Patidar — 222 runs
Kohli has an opportunity to reclaim the top spot in upcoming matches.
Prasidh Krishna Leads Purple Cap Race
Prasidh Krishna continues to dominate the bowling charts with the Purple Cap:
- 11 wickets in 5 matches
Other top performers include:
- Anshul Kamboj — 10 wickets
- Prince Yadav — 9 wickets
- Ravi Bishnoi — 9 wickets
IPL 2026 Points Table Update
Following the GT vs KKR clash, here is the latest standings:
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | +1.067 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +1.503 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.889 |
| Gujarat Titans | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +0.018 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +0.576 |
| Delhi Capitals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.322 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.804 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.846 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -1.076 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1.149 |
📉 What This Means
- Gujarat Titans move into a strong mid-table position
- Punjab Kings continue to lead the standings
- KKR remain at the bottom, with serious concerns about their campaign
Net run rate continues to play a key role in separating teams with equal points.
