Final result
Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: J Little
Result · Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans
Result · Indian Premier League
Venue par · 186Chase success · 53%POTM · J Little
Match preview & overview
Gujarat Titans chase down 180 at Eden Gardens to beat KKR by 7 wickets
Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens on 29 April 2023, chasing a target of 180 with something to spare. KKR had posted 179/7 after a fast start, scoring 61 in the powerplay, but the innings lost momentum late and three wickets fell in the death for 45 runs. Gujarat's reply was measured through the middle overs and then decisive at the close: 51 runs scored in the death without the loss of a single wicket. J Little won the Player of the Match award. The result extended Gujarat's head-to-head lead over KKR to 3-1 across all meetings.
For KKR, the defeat continued a poor run. They had won just one of their previous five IPL matches coming into this fixture, with losses to Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad all preceding this game. Gujarat, meanwhile, had won three of their last five, with defeats to Rajasthan Royals and KKR themselves the only blemishes on an otherwise positive recent record.
Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to field, a decision in keeping with how sides approach this ground. At Eden Gardens, teams electing to chase have been correct to do so more often than not, and Gujarat's execution on the night bore that out fully.
Pitch report & venue insights
Eden Gardens, Kolkata — 171-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
171
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
170
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Titans perfect in the death overs
Gujarat Titans lost no wickets in the final phase of their chase, scoring 51 runs from the death overs alone. That kind of controlled finishing at Eden Gardens, where the average death contribution is 38 runs, underlined just how cleanly they closed out the match.
Angle 02
KKR's powerplay gave them a platform they couldn't hold
Angle 03
Titans field first and execute the plan
Angle 04
Gujarat hold the head-to-head edge
Angle 05
J Little named Player of the Match
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may reflect Gujarat's clean chase better than outright result lines, given how settled their middle-order contribution was across overs 7 to 15.
- Death-overs performance lines could be worth monitoring at Eden Gardens: the average is 38 runs in that phase, and Gujarat posted 51 without losing a wicket, which is an outlier worth contextualising in any total runs markets.
- KKR's powerplay scoring average was above the ground norm here, so opening partnership markets for either side may attract attention given how quickly KKR got off the blocks before fading.
- In matches at Eden Gardens where the fielding side wins the toss, the chase success rate sits at 53%, making toss-based markets a modest but genuine editorial consideration.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans
Who won the KKR vs Gujarat Titans IPL match on 29 April 2023?
Gujarat Titans won the match by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. They chased down Kolkata Knight Riders' total of 179/7, reaching 180/3 with wickets in hand. J Little was named Player of the Match.
What was the score in the KKR vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2023 match?
Kolkata Knight Riders posted 179/7 batting first. Gujarat Titans overhauled the target, finishing on 180/3. Gujarat's chase was particularly strong in the death overs, where they scored 51 runs without losing a wicket.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and Gujarat Titans?
Across 4 IPL meetings, Gujarat Titans lead the head-to-head 3-1. KKR's only win came at the Narendra Modi Stadium in 2023. Gujarat have won at both Eden Gardens meetings between the sides.
Where to watch KKR vs Gujarat Titans IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream via Sky Go or subscribe to a NOW TV day pass if you don't have a full Sky subscription. Check Sky's schedule for the relevant UK kickoff time, which is typically mid-afternoon for evening fixtures in India.
What happened in the powerplay during the KKR vs Gujarat Titans match?
KKR scored 61 runs in their powerplay for the loss of 2 wickets, meaningfully above Eden Gardens' average of 44 powerplay runs. Gujarat's powerplay chase was more measured at 52 for 1, keeping wickets in hand for the middle and death phases.
Who was Player of the Match in KKR vs Gujarat Titans on 29 April 2023?
J Little was awarded Player of the Match for Gujarat Titans' victory at Eden Gardens. Gujarat won the match by 7 wickets, chasing 180 and losing no wickets in the death overs.
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