Gujarat Titans knew going into Eden Gardens that winning would not be easy; therefore, they remained patient and used Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan effectively to rotate strike, as reflected in the Gujarat Titans Vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Scorecard.
Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to field first. Mohammed Siraj made an early breakthrough when he used his elbow spin and extra bounce to hit Rahmanullah Gurbaz for an edge.
| Date | Venue | Result | Scorecard Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Gujarat Titans won by 39 runs | GT: 198/3 (20) • KKR: 159/8 (20) |
| May 13, 2024 | Ahmedabad | Match Abandoned | No play due to rain |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets | KKR ~179 • GT chased successfully |
| Apr 09, 2023 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets | GT: 204/4 • KKR: 207/7 |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Navi Mumbai | Gujarat Titans won by 8 runs | GT: 156/9 • KKR: 148/8 |
KKR vs GT
KKR vs GT matches have quickly cemented themselves into Indian Premier League history, creating high drama and excitement at each encounter.
From iconic finishes by Rinku Singh to Shubman Gill’s game-winning knocks against his old side, these matches provide plenty of memorable moments during these high stakes encounters.
Both teams are in strong form, with KKR coming off an impressive performance against Punjab Kings while GT topped the points table after successfully chasing down an unprecedented total against Delhi Capitals with Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 97 against them – although former champions may wish to rectify their disappointing collapse against this opposition in their last game.
Gujarat Titans batted first and their opening pair of Sai Sudharsan and captain, Gill, delivered an explosive start with their fluid stroke play to reach 45/0 after one powerplay session. But KKR were soon back into action by bringing back Rashid Khan into their attack, eventually reducing them down to 95/5 at close of play.
Even after an early slump, KKR rallied well and eventually reached 198/3 in the final over, thanks to Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer’s partnership of 79 runs off 71 balls.
Unfortunately for them though, GT’s strategic move of reintroducing Mohammed Siraj for another innings effectively put an end to any comeback attempts; Siraj then picked off Sunil Narine for one more wicket, ending any chance KKR had of victory.
Match Prediction
Based on their last two matches, KKR and Gujarat Titans will give audiences at the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh a memorable spectacle when they face off on Saturday. Since neither side has managed to secure its debut victory yet, this clash promises an exhilarating match that could result in one team taking home its maiden win of the season. In such an intense contest, the winner may well capture their maiden triumph of 2016.
KKR will look to take full advantage of their home ground in this match against Gujarat Titans, especially their batsmen, when playing on surfaces that benefit them.
Their bowling department must also make strides forward after struggling against Mumbai Indians in the league opener.
Gujarat Titans will look to make a winning debut. Their squad features both young players and experienced campaigners that should provide formidable opposition for KKR to overcome.
Gujarat Titans have enjoyed an excellent run of form this season, and will look to build upon their impressive showing against Delhi Capitals. Led by powerful batsmen Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler backed by an exceptional middle order unit.
Additionally, this team boasts plenty of depth within their ranks with Washington Sundar and Rashid Khan expected to contribute when required.
GT managed to score more than one run a ball during their opening powerplay over, without taking any wickets in this first powerplay over.
They accomplished this through using their rotation of strike and attacking the ball effectively; ultimately they posted 238 runs before going on to defeat KKR later.
The match promises to be full of fireworks, making it interesting to see which side manages to gain the upper hand in the final stages.
Both teams possess similar styles of play; thus determining who comes out victorious likely relies on both luck and skill; both squads boast great bowlers so no single bowler may dominate proceedings.
Head to Head Record
The rivalry between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Tigers (GT), though still relatively young, has produced some unforgettable moments in IPL history. From Rinku Singh hitting five sixes in an over to Shubman Gill delivering match winning knocks, these clashes always deliver high-octane action that keeps spectators guessing!
Both teams have met five times so far with KKR winning three and GT one. Fans especially enjoy seeing Rashid Khan come into play by both defending totals while picking crucial wickets!
Match Schedule
KKR and GT games have always provided fans with plenty of drama. Be it Andre Russell’s five sixes in an over or Shubman Gill’s match winning knock against his former side, this contest between these teams has provided us with some unforgettable memories in IPL history – this year will likely be no different!
On March 29th, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium in an early season match-up, in a repeat of the 2024 final.
Following this clash, KKR will travel back home for three consecutive home matches against familiar foes such as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC).
KKR have 14 IPL 2026 league matches scheduled across both home and away venues. Their opening fixture against MI in Mumbai could provide the perfect way to kick-off their campaign; plus an intriguing match against DC could see Shreyas Iyer return to captain his former team, having captained them to success back in 2024.
