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KKR Vs GT, IPL 2025 Preview: H2H Record, Probable XI & More

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders will face Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. See head-to-head records, probable XIs and more.

KKR Vs GT, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to host Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 39th fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on April 21 (Monday). Defending champions are reeling from a surprising defeat to Punjab Kings, where they were bowled out for just 95 while chasing a modest 112—the lowest total ever defended in IPL history.

At 62/2, KKR appeared in control, but a sudden batting collapse, triggered by sharp spells from Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen turned the game on its head. The loss highlighted KKR’s struggles with consistency under pressure, particularly in their middle order.

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Despite the setback, their bowling attack remains a strong point. Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Harshit Rana have been standout performers, especially during the middle overs. Currently placed sixth on the table with three wins from seven matches, Ajinkya Rahane-led side will be eager to bounce back quickly and remain in contention for the playoffs.

At the same time, Gujarat Titans have emerged as a well-rounded side this season, particularly shining with the bat. In their latest outing, GT pulled off a stunning chase of 204 against Delhi Capitals, thanks to a sensational unbeaten 97 off 51 balls from Jos Buttler.  His match-winning knock marked the franchise’s first-ever successful chase of a 200-plus target.

Contributions from Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford ensured stability through the middle overs, while Rahul Tewatia applied the finishing touches in style. On the bowling front, GT delivered under pressure as Prasidh Krishna and Sai Kishore were instrumental by keeping opposition batters in check.

Here's a look at the head-to-head records and stats of KKR vs GT IPL encounters in the history of the league.

KKR Vs GT Head-To-Head Record & Stats

  • Matches played: 4
  • KKR won: 1
  • GT won: 2
  • No result: 1
  • Last result: Match abandoned due to rain (May 2024)

Head-to-Head record at Eden Gardens 

  • Matches played: 1
  • GT won: 1
  • Last result: GT won by 7 wickets (April 2023)

Highest Run-Scorers In KKR Vs GT

Rank Player Teams Runs Average Strike Rate Highest Score
1 Vijay Shankar GT 114 - 237.50 63*
2 Venkatesh Iyer KKR 111 37 156.33 83
3 Rinku Singh KKR 102 51 147.82 48*

Highest Wicket-Takers In KKR Vs GT

Rank Player Teams Wickets Economy Average Best Figures
1 Mohammed Shami GT 6 6.75 13.50 3/33
2 Rashid Khan GT 5 9.41 22.60 3/37
3 Andre Russell KKR 5 8.50 6.80 4/5

Probable Playing XIs For Today’s Match

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Gujarat Titans (GT): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma.

Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford

Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock (WK), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Luvnity Sisodia, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Mooen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markhande, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Chetan Sakariya.

Gujarat Titans: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Sherfane Rutherford, Arshad Khan, Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Sai Kishore, Washington Sundar, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler (WK), Kumar Kushagra, Gerald Coetzee, Gurnur Brar, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

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