Kolkata, April 21 -- Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane felt the 199-run target was "chaseable" and admitted, despite a spirited bowling display, they "faltered" with their batting after succumbing to a 39-run defeat against Gujarat Titans in their home den on Monday night in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

After the coin spun in Kolkata's favour, the Knight Riders put in an inspired performance with the ball to restrict Gujarat to 198/3 on Eden's batting paradise. Unlike Gujarat's watchful approach, which saw skipper Shubman Gill dazzle with 90(55), Kolkata lost the plot in the powerplay.

With a peach of a delivery, Mohammed Siraj pinned opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz in front of the stumps in the first over. Sunil Narine...