Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in the 39th match of IPL 2025 on Monday. The match was played at Eden Gardens, where Gujarat batted first and scored 198 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

In reply, KKR could only manage 159 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. With this win, Gujarat Titans have further strengthened their top position in the IPL 2025 points table.

This was the sixth win in 8 matches for Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans, and they remain at number 1. On the other hand, this was the fifth defeat in 8 matches for Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders, and they are placed at 7th position in the points table.

Let us tell you, after Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals are at second place in the IPL 2025 points table with 5 wins in 7 matches. Rajat Patidar-led RCB hold the third spot. Punjab Kings and Lucknow Supergiants are placed fourth and fifth, respectively.

Who Won the Orange Cap?

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudarshan is at number 1 for scoring the most runs in IPL 2025. Sudarshan played a brilliant innings of 52 runs against KKR on Monday and won the Orange Cap.

The left-handed batsman has scored 417 runs in 8 matches so far this season. He has hit five half-centuries, with an average of 52.13 and a strike rate of 152.18.

Lucknow Supergiants’ Nicholas Pooran is at second place with 368 runs. Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler holds third place with 356 runs. Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav (333) and RCB’s Virat Kohli (322) are at fourth and fifth positions.

Who Leads the Purple Cap Race?

Gujarat Titans fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is at number 1 in the list of highest wicket-takers in IPL 2025. Krishna has taken 16 wickets in 8 matches.

Delhi Capitals’ Kuldeep Yadav is at second place with 12 wickets in 7 matches. Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmed holds third place with 12 wickets in 8 games. Gujarat Titans’ Sai Kishore is in fourth position with 12 wickets in 8 matches. RCB’s Josh Hazlewood is at fifth place, also with 12 wickets in 8 matches.

Gujarat Titans Shine in Every Department

From the points table to the Orange and Purple Cap, the Gujarat Titans are showing full dominance in IPL 2025. The team will aim to become the first side to qualify for the playoffs by continuing their strong performance. Meanwhile, KKR is still not out of the playoff race, but the team will need to make a strong comeback to stay in the fight.