Gujarat Titans will host Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter on Friday (April 17) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Kolkata Knight Riders have experienced a turbulent start to IPL 2026. Finding themselves at the bottom of the standings, they have struggled to find consistency and are yet to register their first win of the campaign.
After suffering heavy defeats, the pressure is mounting on the three-time champions. Meanwhile, GT bounced back from an early slump of back-to-back losses by securing two consecutive victories. While GT has the home advantage and a highly potent bowling attack, they face a desperate KKR side eager to turn things around and open their account.
GT vs KKR Match Schedule
Match: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Kolkata Knight
Riders (KKR)
Date & Time: Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Captains: Shubman Gill (GT), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
GT vs KKR Team News
The Titans enter this match brimming with confidence. Their top order looks settled with Jos Buttler returning to form. However, their biggest asset is the bowling unit, featuring the current Purple Cap leader Prasidh Krishna, who has 10 wickets in four innings, and the ever-economical Rashid Khan. They have been exceptional in the middle overs, striking once every 14 balls and acting as a choke point for oppositions.
KKR are reeling from significant setbacks, including the continued unavailability of star death-bowler Matheesha Pathirana due to travel logistical issues, along with injuries to Harshit Rana and Akash Deep. They are likely to make a couple of changes to the side as Tim Seifert is likely to replace Finn Allen, while Prashant Solanki may come in place of Ramandeep Singh.
GT vs KKR Probable Playing 11
Gujarat Titans (GT): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Ajinkya Rahane (c), Sunil Narine, Tim Seifert (wk), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Prashant Solanki, Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy
GT vs KKR Fantasy Tips
- Shubman Gill is a preferred player and his form against KKR makes him a top priority.
- Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy are big picks for this match, while Cameron Green can be included.
GT vs KKR Dream11 Team Prediction
Here's a look at the Dream11 team for GT vs KKR match-
WK: Jos Buttler (GT), Finn Allen (KKR), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR)
BAT: Sai Sudharsan (GT), Shubman Gill (GT)
AR: Sunil Narine (KKR), Washington Sundar (GT), Cameron Green (KKR)
BOWL: Rashid Khan (GT), Varun Chakravarthy (KKR), Prasidh Krishna (GT)
Captain: Sunil Narine Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
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