KKR Vs GT: Eden Gardens Pitch Report, IPL Stats and Match Details

Kolkata Knight Riders return to Eden Gardens for the first time in nearly a month as they take on Gujarat Titans in Match 60 of IPL 2026 on Saturday, May 16.

While Gujarat Titans are pushing for a top-two finish, Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves in a must-win situation after their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur. With three games left in the league stage, KKR need victories in all remaining matches to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Gujarat, meanwhile, arrive in Kolkata on the back of a dominant 82-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad and currently look like one of the most complete sides in the competition.

KKR vs GT Eden Gardens pitch report

The Eden Gardens surface in IPL 2026 has played differently compared to the traditionally flat batting tracks often associated

with the venue.

This season, the pitch has generally been on the slower side, offering assistance to both spinners and hit-the-deck fast bowlers. Pacers have managed to extract early movement and occasional variable bounce, while spinners have enjoyed grip through the middle overs.

Despite the assistance for bowlers, scoring quickly remains possible because of the fast outfield and shorter square boundaries. Once batters settle in, stroke-making becomes easier and teams can still post imposing totals.

The presence of multiple practice strips around the square has also helped the ball travel quickly across the surface.

Given the conditions this season, teams batting second could still prefer chasing, especially with dew potentially becoming a factor later in the evening.

IPL records and stats at Eden Gardens

Stat	Record
Matches Played	104
Won Batting First	43
Won Batting Second	59
No Result	2
Average First Innings Score	165
Highest Team Total	262/2
Lowest Team Total	49
Highest Successful Chase	262/2

The numbers show a slight advantage for chasing teams at the venue, with 59 wins coming while batting second.

KKR vs GT: Current form

Kolkata Knight Riders had revived their campaign with four consecutive wins before their momentum was halted by RCB. The return to Eden Gardens could provide a timely boost, especially considering they play their final three league games at home.

However, KKR's playoff equation remains complicated. They are still dependent on other results even if they win out.

Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have looked dominant in recent weeks. Their bowling attack has become one of the best in the tournament, led by a pace-heavy approach built around hard lengths and disciplined execution.

The Titans are currently on a five-match winning streak and will be looking to strengthen their hold on a top-two spot.

KKR vs GT Head-to-head record

The two teams have faced each other six times in IPL history, with Gujarat Titans dominating the rivalry.

Team	Wins
Gujarat Titans	4
Kolkata Knight Riders	1
No Result	1

Their previous meeting this season came in Ahmedabad on April 17, where GT chased down 181 comfortably thanks to Shubman Gill's 86 off 50 balls after Cameron Green's 79 had helped KKR reach 180.