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KKR vs GT Match Analysis

The 39th match of the IPL 2025 will see Kolkata Knight Riders take on Gujarat Titans at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 21. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST, promising a thrilling evening under the lights. 

Kolkata Knight Riders have showcased flashes of brilliance this season but have struggled with consistency, especially in the middle order. Their strength lies in power-hitters like Andre Russell and Rinku Singh, who can turn games in the death overs. 

The Gujarat Titans are still charming everyone with a good, balanced lineup and a very serious execution of their plans. With Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler blazing the trail at the top of the batting order, the entire batting order has looked in exceptional form.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Team Preview & Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane is steering KKR this season with composed leadership and a wealth of experience. While primarily recognized for his red-ball prowess, his tactical acumen and steady presence have been instrumental in guiding a squad full of flamboyant talent. 

KKR’s batting lineup packs a punch in the lower order with power-hitters like Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, and Sunil Narine, all capable of sending the ball into the stands. At the top, the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batters Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz brings added firepower. 

Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine make up a formidable spin pairing, particularly effective on the slower tracks at Eden Gardens. KKR’s bowling attack also benefits from the raw pace of Anrich Nortje and Harshit Rana, along with the left-arm variation provided by Chetan Sakariya. 

In their last outing, KKR fell short against Punjab Kings in Mohali. PBKS were bowled out for just 111, thanks to a disciplined KKR bowling effort. However, the Knight Riders failed miserably with the bat, getting bundled out for 95 in 15.1 overs. The 16-run defeat exposed their batting vulnerabilities, especially under pressure.

Kolkata Knight Riders Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Quinton de Kock (wk), Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Mayank Markande, Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Chetan Sakariya, Rinku Singh, Luvnith Sisodia, Varun Chakravarthy.

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill, leading GT this season, has grown into the role with maturity. His ability to lead from the front with the bat has set the tone for GT’s consistent starts. 

GT’s top order boasts explosive hitters like Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill, with Rahul Tewatia and Sai Sudharsan providing solidity in the middle. Dasun Shanaka and Sherfane Rutherford bring late-innings firepower, strengthening the lower middle order. 

The Gujarat Titans have a strong bowling attack, headlined by elite pacers Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, and the ace Rashid Khan and a couple of reliable all-rounders in Washington Sundar, and Sai Kishore.

The Gujarat Titans head into this match full of confidence following a dominant 7-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals. Chasing a challenging total of 204, they sealed the win in just 19.2 overs. Jos Buttler led the charge with a superb knock, well supported by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. 

Gujarat Titans Squads

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill (c), Rashid Khan, Anuj Rawat, Arshad Khan, Jos Buttler (wk), Gerald Coetzee, Gurnoor Brar, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Dasun Shanaka, Ishant Sharma, Nishant Sindhu, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Jayant Yadav.

KKR vs GT Outfield Report

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

The Eden Gardens pitch generally favors batters early on with good bounce and pace. As the game progresses, spinners come into play and can extract sharp turn. A total around 180+ will be highly competitive here.

The weather forecast for Kolkata is clear, with no chance of rain during match hours. The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C with moderate humidity. Dew might play a role in the second innings, making the toss crucial.

Historically, Eden Gardens has seen high-scoring encounters. The highest team total in IPL here is above 230, while scores around 160-170 have been defendable. Teams chasing under lights tend to have an advantage due to dew, making toss a big factor.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, Gujarat Titans have had the upper hand with 3 wins, while Kolkata Knight Riders have claimed 2 victories. 

KKR vs GT Prediction

According to cricket analysts Gujarat Titans have a 57% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.