AHMEDABAD, April 18, 2026 — The Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their mid-season resurgence on Friday night, securing a hard-fought five-wicket victory over the struggling Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The result has dramatically shifted the standings for both teams as the league approaches its halfway mark.
The Standings: A Tale of Two Directions
Following the conclusion of Match 25, the IPL 2026 points table reflects a clear divide between the top and bottom of the pack
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Gujarat Titans (4th Place): After a shaky start to the season with two early losses, Shubman Gill’s side has now achieved a hat-trick of wins. They have moved into the top four with 6 points from 5 matches and a positive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.018.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (10th Place): In contrast, the Knight Riders’ nightmare season continues. They remain the only team in the competition yet to register a win. With five losses and one “No Result” from six matches, they sit at the bottom of the table with just 1 point and a damaging NRR of -1.149.
IPL 2026 Points Table (Top & Bottom)
| Pos | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | +1.067 |
| 2 | RCB | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +1.503 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.889 |
| 4 | Gujarat Titans | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +0.018 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1.149 |
Match Highlights: Gill’s Brilliance vs. Green’s Resistance
Chasing a target of 181, Gujarat Titans’ skipper Shubman Gill played a masterclass innings, scoring 86 off 50 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes). His composure at the top allowed GT to navigate a tricky middle-order wobble and cross the finish line with two balls to spare. Support came from Jos Buttler (25) and Sai Sudharsan (22), while Kagiso Rabada shone with the ball, taking 3/29.
For KKR, Cameron Green was the lone warrior, smashing 79 off 55 balls to propel them to 180. Despite a disciplined bowling effort from Sunil Narine (1/28), the lack of support from the pace battery allowed GT to maintain their required rate throughout the chase.
What’s Next?
Gujarat Titans will look to cement their place in the qualifiers as they prepare for their next clash, while the Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR must win almost all of their remaining eight fixtures to have any mathematical chance of reaching the playoffs. The two teams are scheduled to meet again on May 16 at Eden Gardens.
