Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill, known for his calm demeanor, surprised many with an uncharacteristically aggressive celebration after dismissing KKR's Venkatesh Iyer at Eden Gardens. Gill thumped bowler Sai Kishore's chest and let out a roar following the pivotal breakthrough in the 12th over. Explaining his reaction, Gill said it stemmed from the importance of the moment, calling it the point where GT "closed out" the match.

Gill had earlier anchored GT's strong total of 198-3 with a scintillating 90 off 55 balls, forming a 114-run opening stand with Sai Sudharsan, who hit a composed 52. Their clinical partnership on a tricky surface set the stage for GT's 39-run win, pushing them to the top of the IPL 2025 table.

Gill emphasized the significance of these back-to-back wins, stating that such games define their playoff chances. KKR, in contrast, faltered in the chase, finishing on 159/8 in 20 overs.