This article will delve into analyzing the GT vs KKR match prediction. Gujarat Titans (GT)continue their ongoing IPL 2024 campaign by taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)in their upcoming match. Both sides will face off at the grand Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the 63rd game of the tournament on Monday, May 13.
Titans will be coming into the clash after winning their last match convincingly against Chennai Super Kings by 35 runs. Hosts, despite having a slim chance of securing a playoff spot, will be determined and confident in their approach against the Shreyas Iyer-led side.
On the other hand, the Kolkata-based franchise became the first team of the season to qualify for the playoffs after defeating Mumbai Indians at home by 18 runs in a rain-affected match. With nine wins in 12 matches, KKR currently finds itself in the first position on the points table with 18 points to their name. KKR will aim to tick all their boxes and ensure they are well-prepared before entering the playoffs. They will be optimistic about securing one of the top two spots in the points table.
GT vs KKR Match Details
Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Monday, May 13, 7:30 pm (IST) | Star Sports channels, JioCinema (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch offers advantages to both batters and pacers. While the 22-yard-strip has an inclination towards the batters, the surface also assists the fast bowlers in extracting pace and bounce. Consequently, the matches played in Ahmedabad have been both competitive and high-scoring affairs. Over the past five games, teams that have chased have been more successful, winning all of their matches. The team that wins the toss will opt to bowl first.
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Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played | Won by Gujarat Titans | Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | No Result | First Played | Last Played |
03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | April 23, 2022 | April 29, 2023 |
GT vs KKR Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Matthew Wade (WK), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi
Impact Substitute: Sandeep Warrier
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Phil Salt (WK), Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy.
Impact Substitute: Vaibhav Arora
Probable Best Players of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Sunil Narine
KKR’s explosive opener Sunil Narine could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Gujarat Titans. With 461 runs in his last 12 matches, Narine is currently KKR’s highest run-getter so far in the season and his performance will be crucial against GT. Narine has already scored three half-centuries and one century in this season of IPL.
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Probable Best Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy
Kolkata’s right-arm spinner, Varun Chakravarthy could be the best in the upcoming game against Gujarat Titans. With 18 wickets in 12 matches, the 32-year-old spinner has been picking crucial wickets for his side at regular intervals. He will be high on confidence coming into the upcoming game, with a match-winning spell of 2/17 against Mumbai Indians in the last game.
Today’s Match Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders to win the match
Scenario 1
Gujarat Titans win the toss and opt to bowl.
Power Play score: 60-70
First Innings Score: 200-210
Kolkata Knight Riders win the match.
Scenario 2
Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss and opt to bowl.
Power Play score: 50-60
First Innings Score: 190-200
Kolkata Knight Riders win the match.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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