The Gujarat Titans will aim to capitalize on their recent winning momentum as they host the struggling Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This high-stakes clash pits a team finding its rhythm against a franchise desperately searching for answers.
After a slightly sluggish start to their campaign, the Gujarat Titans have found their rhythm and enter this contest riding a two-game winning streak. Their latest triumph was a convincing victory over the Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Shubman Gill is enjoying a phenomenal run of form, crossing the 33-run mark in all three of his recent innings, including two brilliant half-centuries. The top order looks settled, and the bowling attack, led by Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj, is world-class.
The Kolkata Knight Riders, meanwhile, are enduring a nightmare start to their season. They are the only franchise yet to secure a victory this season. They are floundering and look short of ideas. Their only point came from a washed-out fixture, leaving them firmly anchored to the bottom of the points table. The batting woes are glaringly obvious aside from Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, the lineup has looked completely lost. The spin department has been a massive letdown, with Varun Chakravarthy remaining wicketless.
These two franchises have clashed four times in the tournament’s history. The Gujarat Titans have dominated the rivalry with three victories, leaving the Kolkata Knight Riders with just one win. With Gujarat possessing a significantly stronger and more reliable batting lineup, and KKR’s big-name players underperforming, this looks like a mismatch on paper.
GT vs KKR Win Probability
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GT vs KKR Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, 25th Match |
| Date | Friday, 17 April 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
GT vs KKR Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat’s recent form reads L, L, L, W, W, with a two-game winning streak. Their key strength is a strong and reliable top order. Shubman Gill is enjoying a phenomenal run of form, averaging over 52 runs across 25 innings at this venue and having smashed 90 runs in his last outing against KKR. Jos Buttler leads the team’s run-scoring charts with two half-centuries. The bowling attack is exceptional, Prasidh Krishna has been the highest wicket-taker, supported by the world-class duo of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj. Rashid Khan’s suffocating economy rate constantly builds pressure. The psychological edge is momentum and a dominant 3-1 head-to-head record.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata’s recent form reads L, L, NR, L, L, with no wins in five games. Their key strength is individual glimpses. Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi have shown some form. Vaibhav Arora and Kartik Tyagi have combined for 11 wickets. However, their batting woes are glaring—frequent changes at the top haven’t worked, and Finn Allen is in poor form. The spin department has been a massive letdown, Varun Chakravarthy remains wicketless, and Sunil Narine has just three scalps. Their psychological challenge is breaking a losing streak and finding any momentum.
GT vs KKR Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Titans Probable XI-
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma.
Impact Player: Shahrukh Khan / Jason Holder.
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable XI-
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
Impact Player: Finn Allen / Navdeep Saini.
GT vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
| Last 5 Matches | |
| GT Won | 03 |
| KKR Won | 01 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 01 |
GT vs KKR Pitch Report
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is traditionally a batting paradise, and Friday’s surface should be no different. The average first-innings score over the last 10 matches hovers around an imposing 193 runs. Consequently, the team batting first must target at least 200 runs to secure a defendable total and give their bowlers something to work with. Fast bowlers can extract some early movement if they hit the right areas consistently.
GT vs KKR Weather Report
Weather conditions will be clear and ideal for cricket, with evening temperatures settling around 32 degrees Celsius. No rain is forecast. Dew may play a factor later in the evening.
GT vs KKR Toss Prediction
In eight of the last 10 games played at this venue, the captain winning the toss has elected to bowl first. We strongly expect this chasing trend to continue under the lights in Ahmedabad.
GT vs KKR Match Prediction
This is a clash between a team hitting its stride and a franchise in complete disarray.
Gujarat Titans have momentum from two straight wins. Shubman Gill is in phenomenal form, boasting a stellar track record at this venue. Jos Buttler has two half-centuries. The bowling attack, led by Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj, is world-class. Rashid Khan builds constant pressure. They have a dominant 3-1 head-to-head record.
Kolkata Knight Riders have Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who have shown some form. Vaibhav Arora and Kartik Tyagi have taken wickets. But the batting has looked completely lost outside those two. The spin department has been a massive letdown Varun Chakravarthy remains wicketless. They are the only winless team in the tournament.
The key battle will be KKR’s struggling top order against Gujarat’s lethal new-ball attack. The Knight Riders have consistently lost their first wicket before reaching the 22-run mark in their last three games. Given Gujarat’s pace attack, this trend is likely to continue.
Expect Gujarat’s superior batting depth, bowling attack, and momentum to prove decisive.
We predict that Gujarat Titans will win this match.
GT vs KKR Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Jos Buttler, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Batters- Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Ajinkya Rahane
- All-rounders- Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Sunil Narine
- Bowlers- Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Vaibhav Arora
Captain (C) Pick- Shubman Gill.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick- Jos Buttler.
