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KKR vs GT, IPL 2023, Live Updates:  Sunil Narine has provided Kolkata Knight Riders with a massive breakthrough as he dismisses Shubman Gill for 49. Three-down Gujarat Titans now rely on David Miller and Vijay Shankar at the crease as they aim for a stable partnership. On the other hand, KKR are eyeing some quick wickets in order to get an upper hand over GT. Earlier, a fiery half-century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, followed by a quick knock from Andre Russell, steered Kolkata Knight Riders to 179/7 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2023 match on Saturday. Gurbaz slammed 81 off 39 balls while ‘birthday boy’ Andre Russell (34 off 19 balls) also used long handle to good effect towards the end. (Live Scorecard) (IPL 2023 Points Table)

Here are the Live Updates of KKR vs GT, IPL 2023 match, straight from Eden Gardens, Kolkata:

April29202319:22 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Miller-Shankar key for GT

After 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)

April29202319:15 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! 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)

April29202319:06 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! 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)

April29202319:01 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: 8 runs off the over

In 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)

April29202318:52 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gill nears 50

Shubman 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)

April29202318:45 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Hardik-Gill key for GT

After 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)

April29202318:37 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! 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)

April29202318:31 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gill on fire

Shubman 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)

April29202318:24 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gill changes gear

After 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)

April29202318:20 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: GT off to steady start

Openers 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)

April29202318:15 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: We are back

Hello 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. 

April29202318:00 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Kolkata Knight Riders 179/7 in 20 overs

Kolkata 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. 

April29202317:51 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! 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)

April29202317:44 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Good over from Noor

Noor 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)

April29202317:39 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! 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)

April29202317:37 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gurbaz on fire

Rahmanullah 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)

April29202317:31 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Rinku Singh joins the party

Rinku 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)

April29202317:25 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: 8 runs off the over

Rahmanullah 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)

April29202317:18 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! 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)

April29202317:10 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! 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)

April29202317:02 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gurbaz hits 50

Rahmanullah 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)

April29202316:53 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Good over from Little

After 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)

April29202316:48 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gurbaz nears 50

Rahmanullah 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)

April29202316:43 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! 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)

April29202316:37 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Gurbaz solid for KKR

After 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)

April29202316:30 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! 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)

April29202316:26 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Jagadeesan changes gear

After 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)

April29202316:20 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Good over from Shami

Mohammed 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)

April29202316:15 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: We are underway

The 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. 

April29202316:01 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Milestones alert

The 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. 

April29202315:46 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Umpires are out in the middle

The umpires are out in the middle once again. GT have already started their warm-ups and we should get a starting time soon.

April29202315:34 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Match delayed

The 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. 

April29202315:19 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Substitutes from both the teams

Gujarat Titans Subs: Shubman Gill, Srikar Bharat, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Shivam Mavi, Jayant Yadav

Kolkata Knight Riders Subs: Suyash Sharma, Mandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Tim Southee, Kulwant Khejroliya

April29202315:17 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Delay in match start expected due to rain

The 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.

April29202315:11 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: KKR’s Playing XI

Kolkata 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

April29202315:10 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: GT’s Playing XI

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little

April29202315:10 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Here’s what Nitish Rana said at the toss

“We would have batted first, DLS could come into the equation, but we would still have batted first. There are always areas where we can improve, we have had some forced changes – Jason Roy has a back issue, he’s replaced by Gurbaz. Harshit Rana replaces Umesh Yadav.”

April29202315:07 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: Here’s what Hardik Pandya said at the toss

“We will bowl first. Just because of the weather, it was bright when we came and we thought we should bat, but it has changed now. I’m pretty happy with where we are, 7 games gone, 7 more to come, we need to play good cricket and qualify for the playoffs. We will learn from the losses as well, but we just need to play some consistent cricket. We are playing the same team.”

April29202315:02 (IST)

KKR vs GT, Live Score: GT win toss, opt to bowl

Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya wins toss, opts to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2023 match.

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