Gill and opening partner Sai Sudharsan (52 off 36 balls) added 114 for the first wicket to set the platform for an eventual total of 198-3 from their 20 overs.
England international Jos Buttler provided late impetus into the innings with an unbeaten 41 off 23 deliveries as the Titans fell just below the 200-run mark.
The Knight Riders run-chase looked on course when they reached 84-2 in the 12th over but wickets at regular intervals derailed their ability to get over line.
Veteran Ajinkya Rahane was the only batter to carry through his good form with 50 from 36 balls but the skipper received no support as the next best score was 21 from Andre Russell.
India seamer Prasidh Krishna and Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan were the best bowlers on display for the Titans as both players returned figures of 2-25 from four overs.
Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has confirmed that he will not put his name in the auction for the 2026 Indian Premier League, and has instead decided to play in the Pakistan Super League.
Former India player Abhishek Nayar has been appointed head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.
New Zealand veteran Kane Williamson has been signed by Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants, albeit in a different role
In a major coup for the Big Bash League, Sydney Thunder have signed former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on a two-year deal.
