KKR vs GT IPL 2025: Defending Champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are face to face in the 39th match of IPL season 18. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane has decided to bowl first after winning the toss.
Please tell that this is the first confrontation of both teams in this season. KKR ranks seventh on the points table with 6 points after 3 wins and 4 defeats in 7 matches, while Shubman Gill -led GT is ranked first on points table with 12 points after 5 wins and 2 defeats in 7 matches.
KKR suffered a 16 -run defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the last match, while GT defeated Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets in a thrilling match. In such a situation, KKR would like to win this match and return. At the same time, GT’s eye will be on retaining the victory.
Let us know that this high-voltage match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans will be played at KKR’s Home Ground i.e. Eden Gardens International Cricket Stadium from 7:30 pm today, while the toss will be 7 pm. Before the start of the match, let’s take a look at the Eden Garden Stadium pitch report, KKR vs. GT’s head-to-head figures and other required updates related to the match.
Varun Chakraborty and Jose Butler will be eyeing everyone
The role of spinner Varun Chakraborty for Kolkata Knight Riders in this important match of IPL 2025 can prove to be decisive. The top order of Gujarat Titans has performed brilliantly this season so far, so Varun’s four overs can decide the fate of the team. They have to stop the aggressive start of GT by taking an initial wicket.
On the other hand, for the Gujarat Titans, once again everyone’s eyes will be on Jose Butler. Butler had scored an explosive innings of 97 not out in the last match and has scored 315 runs at an average of 63 so far. In such a situation, in view of his form, KKR bowlers will have to come down with strategy.
Who will kill?
If you look at the recent performance and form of both teams, then Gujarat Titans looks a bit strong in this match. The team, led by Shubman Gill, has played balanced cricket and remains on top. However, this is the home ground of Kolkata and they can benefit from domestic conditions. In such a situation, GT will have to throw all the strength to win, because KKR can retaliate at home anytime.
KKR vs GT Head to Head Statistics
The head to head between KKR and GT is equal to both teams in the head to head matches. A total of 4 matches have been played in the history of IPL between GT and KKR teams. GT has won 2 matches in these matches and KKR has won 1 match. The previous version was to play only 1 match between the two teams, which was canceled due to rain.
Know how is the condition of Eden Gardens Pitch?
Black clay pitch is made at the Eden Gardens Stadium. In such a situation, this batsmen like this. At the beginning of the game, the fast bowlers get some help, followed by spinners. If the batsman’s eye is frozen on this pitch, then there are big shots easily. The fast outfield here also goes in favor of the batsmen. The average score here is 163 runs in the first innings.
IPL data in Eden Gardens
So far 96 IPL matches have been played at the Eden Garden Stadium. The teams who bat first here have won 40 matches and the batting teams have won 56 matches. The stadium has the highest score (262/2, PBKS 2024) and the minimum score (49, RCB 2017). The biggest personal innings here was played by Rajat Patidar (112* vs Lucknow Super Giants, 2022). At the same time, the best bowling record is named after Sunil Narayan (5/19, vs Punjab Kings, 2012).
Both teams perform in Eden Gardens
KKR has played 91 matches so far at the Eden Gardens Stadium. During this time, the team won 53 matches and has lost in 38 matches. The best score of the team here is 261 runs. GT has played 2 matches on this ground so far and has won both. The best score of GT on this ground has been 191 runs.
KKR and GT’s playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Sunil Naren, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moin Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakraborty
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Jose Butler (wicketkeeper), Sherfen Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Shah Rukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravishrinivasan Sai Kishore, Princid Krishna, Mohammad Siraj
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