GT vs KKR Match Prediction : 25th Match, IPL 2026

The Gujarat Titans will aim to capitalize on their recent winning momentum as they host the struggling Kolkata Knight Riders. This high-stakes clash is set for Friday at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head Record

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.

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GT vs KKR Team Previews

Gujarat Titans

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.

Similar to last season, Gujarat's top three batters continue to anchor the innings. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan will open the batting, looking to build a massive foundation. Jos Buttler currently leads the team's run-scoring charts, already notching two half-centuries in four games. However, the middle order remains a slight concern. Aside from Washington Sundar, power hitters like Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, and Shahrukh Khan have failed to fire and must step up.

In the bowling department, Prasidh Krishna has been exceptional, leading the pace attack as the team's highest wicket-taker. He is heavily supported by the world-class duo of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj. While premier spinner Rashid Khan hasn’t taken heaps of wickets, his suffocating economy rate constantly builds pressure on the opposition.

Gujarat Titans Expected Playing 11

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

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Kolkata Knight Riders

The Kolkata Knight Riders are enduring a nightmare start to their season, failing to secure a single win after five games. Their only point came from a washed-out fixture, leaving them firmly anchored to the bottom of the points table.

Following a recent defeat against the Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday, KKR's batting woes are glaringly obvious. Aside from Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, the lineup has looked completely lost. Raghuvanshi is the leading run-scorer and a crucial middle-order asset.

Unfortunately, frequent changes at the top of the order haven't worked, largely due to Finn Allen's poor form. Big-money stars like Cameron Green, Ramandeep Singh, and Rinku Singh are also desperately searching for a breakout innings.

The bowling unit offers a slight glimmer of hope through seamers Vaibhav Arora and Kartik Tyagi, who have combined for 11 wickets. However, the spin department has been a massive letdown. Varun Chakravarthy, previously their standout bowler, remains wicketless, while Sunil Narine has managed just three scalps so far.

Kolkata Knight Riders Expected Playing 11

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 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.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

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. Weather conditions will be clear and ideal for cricket, with evening temperatures settling around 32 degrees Celsius.

GT vs KKR : Who Will Win?

We are firmly backing the Gujarat Titans to emerge victorious. They have delivered complete, all-around performances in their recent outings and hold massive momentum. Conversely, the Kolkata Knight Riders look disjointed across all departments and will struggle immensely against this formidable Gujarat lineup.

Bet on Gujarat Titans to win.