Kolkata Knight Riders face a must-win situation as they host the in-form Gujarat Titans in Match 60 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens on Saturday, May 16.
KKR's four-match winning streak came to an end against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leaving them on the brink of elimination. Another defeat could officially end their playoff hopes.
Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, have been one of the most dominant teams this season. With eight wins in 12 games and a five-match winning streak, GT are just one victory away from sealing their playoff spot.
KKR vs GT Match details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans, Match 60, IPL 2026
- Venue:Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Date & Time:May 16, 2026, 7:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar and Star Sports Network
KKR vs GT head-to-head record
| Teams | Wins |
|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 4 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
GT have dominated the rivalry so far and also defeated KKR earlier this season in Ahmedabad.
Eden Gardens pitch report for KKR vs GT
The Eden Gardens surface has been batting-friendly throughout IPL 2026, although bowlers - especially spinners - have also found
some grip during the middle overs.
The pitch generally offers true bounce and quick value for shots, while the fast outfield and shorter boundaries make chasing easier under lights. Pacers can get some early movement, but once batters settle in, strokeplay becomes easier.
The average first innings score at the venue this season has hovered around 175-180.
KKR vs GT Weather report
Humid conditions are expected in Kolkata on Saturday evening, with temperatures around 34-35°C and humidity levels close to 65 percent.
KKR vs GT Probable playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi
Impact Player: Manish Pandey / Ramandeep Singh
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Arshad Khan
KKR vs GT Top fantasy picks
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR)
The young batter has been one of KKR's most consistent performers this season and is coming off a superb 71-run knock against RCB.
Sai Sudharsan (GT)
Sudharsan continues to lead Gujarat's batting charts with over 500 runs this season and has looked extremely composed at the top.
Cameron Green (KKR)
Green has contributed with both bat and ball and remains one of KKR's biggest impact players in pressure games.
Jos Buttler (GT)
Buttler's aggressive starts in the powerplay can quickly change the momentum of fantasy contests.
Rashid Khan (GT)
The Afghan spinner remains dangerous at Eden Gardens, especially against KKR's middle order.
KKR vs GT Suggested Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane
- All-rounders: Cameron Green, Sunil Narine, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan
- Captain: Sai Sudharsan
- Vice-captain: Cameron Green
KKrvs GT Match prediction
KKR have improved significantly over the last few games, but Gujarat Titans currently look like the more complete side. Their bowling attack has been exceptional during the winning streak, while the top order continues to deliver consistently.
With playoff qualification on the line, GT will start as favourites heading into the contest at Eden Gardens.
