The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 featured a crucial match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 13th. For the Titans, it was a do-or-die encounter, as they needed a win to stay afloat in the playoff race.
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill, who had been in red-hot form throughout the season, was eager to continue his exploits. Despite his impressive run, Gill was not included in India’s T20 World Cup squad. However, the young batsman had vowed to overcome this setback and rediscover his love for the game.
KKR, on the other hand, had already secured a top-two finish in the league stage and were looking to solidify their position at the top of the table. Sunil Narine had been instrumental in their success, contributing significantly with both bat and ball.
- Shubman Gill had scored over 400 runs in IPL 2024, including a brilliant century in the previous match.
- Sunil Narine had picked up over 15 wickets and scored over 450 runs for KKR this season.
- This was the fourth encounter between GT and KKR in the IPL, with KKR winning the only match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
