KKR vs GT Highlights, IPL 2023: Vijay Shankar's Fiery 50 Guides GT To Comfortable 7-Wicket Win vs KKR
GT vs KKR IPL 2023 Highlights: Fiery half-century from Vijay Shankar guided Gujarat Titans to a victory by seven wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2023 match on Saturday
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated:April 29, 2023 07:58 PM IST

KKR vs GT, IPL 2023, Highlights:Fiery half-century from Vijay Shankar guided Gujarat Titans to a victory by seven wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2023 match on Saturday, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Invited to bat, young Afghanistan keeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz slammed 81 off 39 balls but KKR managed a below-par score of 179 for 7. Gurbaz hit seven sixes and five fours in his scintillating knock while 'birthday boy' Andre Russell (34 off 19 balls) also used long handle to good effect towards the end. GT chased down the target with 13 balls to spare, reaching 180 for 3 in 17.5 overs. Vijay Shankar remained not out on 51 while Shubman Gill and David Miller contributed 49 and 32 not out respectively. (Scorecard) (IPL 2023 Points Table)
Here are the Highlights of KKR vs GT, IPL 2023 match, straight from Eden Gardens, Kolkata:
- 19:48 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gujarat Titans win by 7 wicketsGujarat Titans (180/3) defeats Kolkata Knight Riders (179/7) by seven wickets in the IPL 2023 match. For GT, Vijay Shankar remains unbeaten at 51 off 24 balls while Shubman Gill scores 49 runs. For KKR, Rahmanullah Gurbaz scores 81 while Andre Russell scores 34 off 19.
- 19:46 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Vijay Shankar hits 50Vijay Shankar smashes a sixes off Nitish Rana's delivery and brings up his fourth IPL half-century off just 24 balls.GT 179/3 (17.5 overs)
- 19:44 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Vijay Shankar nears 50Vijay Shankar completely turns the game upside down as he smashes 24 runs in the previous over of Varun Chakaravarthy. The over also includes three sixes and a boundary from Shankar as he inches closer towards his half-century.GT 166/3 (17 overs)
- 19:33 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: big over for GTGujarat Titans finally had a big over as David Miller and Vijay Shankar smash 18 runs off Suyash Sharma's delivery. The over includes two huge sixes from Miller and a boundary from Vijay Shankar. GT are brilliantly moving ahead in the chase.GT 129/3 (15 overs)
- 19:22 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Miller-Shankar key for GTAfter losing three wickets, Gujarat Titans now rely on David Miller and Vijay Shankar in the chase of 180 against Kolkata Knight Riders. In the previous over, the duo smashes nine runs off Varun Chakaravarthy's delivery, which includes a boundary from Miller.GT 111/3 (14 overs)
- 19:15 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Sunil Narine has provided Kolkata Knight Riders with a massive breakthrough as he dismisses Shubman Gill for 49. Gill tries to go for a six but ends up giving a catch to Andre Russell at the mid-wicket. Third wicket gone for GT.GT 93/3 (11.2 overs)
- 19:06 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Harshit Rana gets his first wicket of the night as he removes Hardik Pandya for 26. Rana strikes on the pads of Hardik as the on-field umpire wastes no time and signals out. Second wicket gone for GT in the chase of 180.GT 91/2 (10.4 overs)
- 19:01 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: 8 runs off the overIn the previous of Suyash Sharma, the duo of Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill smash 8 runs as Gujarat Titans are brilliantly moving towards the target of 180 against Kolkata Knight Riders. The over also includes a boundary from Hardik Pandya.GT 78/1 (9 overs)
- 18:52 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gill nears 50Shubman Gill is on fire today as he is dealing in boundaries and inching closer towards his 18th IPL half-century. He is currently standing unbeaten at 44 off 28 balls. In the previous over, he along with Hardik Pandya smashes 7 runs off Sunil Narine's delivery.GT 70/1 (8 overs)
- 18:45 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Hardik-Gill key for GTAfter the dismissal of Wriddhiman Saha in the early stages of the innings, Gujarat Titans now rely on Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya for a stable innings In the previous over of Varun Chakaravarthy, the duo scores five runs as GT are in a comfortable position so far.GT 52/1 (6 overs)
- 18:37 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Andre Russell has provided Kolkata Knight Riders with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Wriddhiman Saha for 10. Saha smashes it hard for a six but fails to time it properly as Harshit Rana takes a simple catch at the mid-wicket. First wicket gone for GT in the chase of 180.GT 41/1 (4.1 overs)
- 18:31 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gill on fireShubman Gill continues his carnage as he slams four boundaries off Harshit Rana's delivery. In the previous over, Rana leaks 19 runs as GT strongly move ahead in the chase of 180 against KKR.GT 32/0 (3 overs)
- 18:24 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gill changes gearAfter a slow start, Shubman Gill changes gear and gives some momentum to Gujarat Titans in the chase of 10. In the second over, he smashes two boundaries off Andre Russell's delivery as he leaks 10 runs.GT 13/0 (2 overs)
- 18:20 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: GT off to steady startOpeners Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha have provided Gujarat Titans with a steady start in the chase of 180 against Kolkata Knight Riders. In the first over, Harshit Rana leaks only three runs as KKR eye some quick wickets.GT 3/0 (1 over)
- 18:15 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: We are backHello and welcome back to the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans. In the chase of 180, Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha will be opening for GT while Harshit Rana will be bowling the first over for KKR.
- 18:00 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Kolkata Knight Riders 179/7 in 20 oversKolkata Knight Riders finish off their innings at 179/7 in 20 overs. For KKR, Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes 81 while Andre Russell plays a quick knock of 34 off 19 balls. For GT, Mohammed Shami has taken three wickets while Joshua Little and Noor Ahmad scalp two wickets each.
- 17:51 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Noor Ahmad gets his second wicket of the day and this time Rinku Singh becomes his prey. Rinku smashes it hard for a six but Joshua Little takes an excellent catch at the long-on as Kolkata Knight Riders lose their sixth wicket.KKR 156/6 (18 overs)
- 17:44 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Good over from NoorNoor Ahmad has provided Gujarat Titans with a new hope as he scalped the big wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Apart from this, he also leaks only three runs as Andre Russell and Rinku aim for a stable partnership to take KKR to a huge total.KKR 137/5 (16 overs)
- 17:39 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Noor Ahmad provides Gujarat Titans with a massive breakthrough as he dismisses Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 81. Gurbaz scoops it for a big hit but fails to time it properly as Rashid Khan runs in and takes a stunner at the mid-wicket. Big wicket for GT.KKR 135/5 (15.2 overs)
- 17:37 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gurbaz on fireRahmanullah Gurbaz continues his carnage and this time Rashid Khan faces his wrath. In the previous over, Khan gets smashed for 17 runs after Gurbaz slams a six and a boundary. Terrific batting from Gurbaz.KKR 134/4 (15 overs)
- 17:31 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Rinku Singh joins the partyRinku Singh joins the party and smashes a huge six in the previous over of Mohit Sharma. In total, Mohit leaks 12 runs as Kolkata Knight Riders aim for huge total.KKR 117/4 (14 overs)
- 17:25 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: 8 runs off the overRahmanullah Gurbaz continues his carnage as he smashes eight runs in the previous over of Hardik Pandya. The over also includes a massive six from Gurbaz. He is currently standing unbeaten at 67 off 33 balls.KKR 105/4 (13 overs)
- 17:18 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! After removing Venkatesh Iyer, Joshua Little strikes again and dismisses Nitish Rana in the same over. Rana tries to loft it for a boundary but Rahul Tewatia takes a brilliant catch at the backward point.KKR 88/4 (10.4 overs)
- 17:10 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Joshua Little has taken his first wicket of the day and Venkatesh Iyer becomes his prey. Iyer tries to go for a scoop shot but the ball strikes on the pads as the on-field umpire signals out. Third wicket gone for Kolkata Knight Riders.KKR 84/3 (10.1 overs)
- 17:02 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gurbaz hits 50Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes a single off Joshua Little's delivery and brings up his 2nd IPL half-century. He takes only 27 balls to cross the 50-run mark as Kolkata Knight Riders aim for a huge total.KKR 80/2 (9 overs)
- 16:53 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Good over from LittleAfter Rashid Khan leaked 14 runs, Joshua Little gives a sigh of relief to Gujarat Titans as he concedes only 5 runs in his previous over. Gurbaz is standing unbeaten at 43 and inching closer towards his 2nd IPL half-century.KKR 66/2 (7 overs)
- 16:48 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gurbaz nears 50Rahmanullah Gurbaz is dealing in boundaries and inching closer towards his second IPL half-century. In the previous over, he smashes a six and a boundary of Rashid Khan's delivery as the spinner leaks 14 runs. Gurbaz is standing unbeaten at 39.KKR 61/2 (6 overs)
- 16:43 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Mohammed Shami strikes again and removes Shardul Thakur for duck. Shardul tries to smash it hard for a boundary but Mohit Sharma intercepts and takes a stunning catch. Terrific stuff from Shami and Mohit.KKR 47/2 (5 overs)
- 16:37 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gurbaz solid for KKRAfter losing the wicket of N Jagadeesan early in the game, Rahmanullah Gurbaz stand like a strong wall for Kolkata Knight Riders as he provides them with the lost momentum. In the previous over of Hardik Pandya, he smashes two huge sixes as the skipper leaks 13 runs.KKR 36/1 (4 overs)
- 16:30 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Mohammed Shami has provided Gujarat Titans with their first breakthrough as he dismissed N Jagadeesan for 19. Shami strikes on Jagadeesan's pads as the on-field umpire signals out. First wicket gone for Kolkata Knight Riders.KKR 23/1 (2.5 overs)
- 16:26 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Jagadeesan changes gearAfter a slow start in the first over, Kolkata Knight Riders gain momentum in the second over after N Jagadeesan smashes three boundaries off Hardik Pandya's deliveries. In total, Hardik leaks 13 runs as KKR look to maintain the momentum.KKR 16/0 (2 overs)
- 16:20 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Good over from ShamiMohammed Shami has given a terrific start to Gujarat Titans. In the first over, he leaks only three runs as Kolkata Knight Riders openers Rahmanullah and N Jagadeesan struggle to get a boundary.KKR 3/0 (1 over)
- 16:15 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: We are underwayThe IPL 2023 match between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders begins with N Jagadeesan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz opening for KKR while Mohammed Shami will be bowling the first over for GT.
- 16:01 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Milestones alertThe match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans marks the 100th appearance of Andre Russell for KKR while it will be the 100th IPL match for Rashid Khan.
- 15:55 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Match to start at 4:15
Update from Kolkata
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Play to start at 4:15 PM IST, no overs lost
Follow the match https://t.co/SZJorCvgb8 #TATAIPL | #KKRvGT - 15:46 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Umpires are out in the middleThe umpires are out in the middle once again. GT have already started their warm-ups and we should get a starting time soon.
- 15:34 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Match delayedThe covers are being taken off as the rain has stopped but the match between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders has been delayed. One hour of buffer time has been given after which there will be a reduction in the overs.
- 15:19 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Substitutes from both the teamsGujarat Titans Subs: Shubman Gill, Srikar Bharat, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Shivam Mavi, Jayant YadavKolkata Knight Riders Subs: Suyash Sharma, Mandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Tim Southee, Kulwant Khejroliya
- 15:17 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: Delay in match start expected due to rainThe start of the IPL 2023 match between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders is expected to face a delay due to heavy rain at the Eden Garden in Kolkata.
- 15:11 (IST)KKR vs GT, Live Score: KKR's Playing XIKolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): N Jagadeesan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Shardul Thakur, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy