MATCH ALERT: GT vs KKR — LIVE NOW
Gujarat Titans clash with Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 25 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. First ball at 7:45 PM IST, with the toss locked for 7:30 PM. This is a high-stakes encounter that could define both teams' playoff trajectory.
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PITCH & WEATHER UPDATE
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has favored batting sides in recent IPL encounters, with an average first-innings score of 172+ runs. Expect a hard, true surface with minimal grass cover. The dew factor will play a crucial role in the second innings — winning the toss and batting first could be decisive.
Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 28°C at match time. Light breeze from the west. No rain threat.
TOSS PREDICTION
Shubman Gill of GT and Ajinkya Rahane of KKR will be at the coin toss.
Prediction: Gill has won 3 of 4 tosses this season and typically chooses to bat first on this ground. Expect GT to elect batting — the Ahmedabad pitch rewards aggressive opening partnerships.
EXPECTED PLAYING XI
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Jos Buttler, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Luke Wood
Key Players: Buttler (in form — 2 fifties in last 3 matches), Rashid Khan (unbeaten in powerplay overs)
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rachin Ravindra, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Matheesha Pathirana, Kartik Tyagi
Key Players: Rinku Singh (explosive finisher — 3 sixes in last match), Varun Chakravarthy (mystery spinner, 8 wickets at 19.3 economy)
MATCH PIVOTS
GT Strength: Opening pair reliability + Rashid Khan's death bowling expertise
KKR Strength: Middle-order depth (Powell, Ravindra) + Sunil Narine's powerplay control
Injury Watch: Both teams at full strength. No late withdrawals reported.
H2H & STATS
GT leads the season series 1-0. KKR seeking revenge on their home stretch. Last encounter saw Buttler's 76-run blitz seal a 14-run victory for the Titans.
SET YOUR ALERTS
Toss: 7:30 PM IST
First Ball: 7:45 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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FAQ
Q: What's the pitch playing like at Narendra Modi Stadium?
A: Hard and batting-friendly. Expect high scores, especially in the powerplay. Spinners will get some grip in the second half.
Q: Who should I back to win the toss?
A: Shubman Gill has strong toss luck this season and typically bats first here. Lean GT to win toss.
Q: Which player is in best form?
A: Jos Buttler for GT (recent fifties) and Rinku Singh for KKR (explosive hitting). Both are danger players.
Q: Will dew be a factor?
A: Yes. Second-innings batting will be significantly easier. Chasing team has the edge.
Q: Any injury concerns?
A: Both squads are fully fit for this encounter.