The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 60 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday,
May 16.
The three-time champions return to their home ground after nearly a month of fixtures on the road. Their last game in Kolkata came against the Rajasthan Royals on April 19, and was their first victory of the campaign. This was followed by three more wins in succession before being beaten by RCB in Raipur on May 13. With three games left, they need wins in all games if they are to stand a chance of reaching the playoffs.
The Gujarat Titans find themselves in a commanding position in the table. They are coming off a dominant 82-run win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who were bowled out for 86. They have been one of the best bowling attacks in the IPL, following a template which relies on their hit-the-deck-dominant pace battery. The Titans are on a five-game winning streak, which they will be looking to extend.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens is one of the most historic venues in India and the IPL alike. The pitch at the Eden Gardens in 2026 has been on the slower end, assisting both pacers and spinners alike. Spinners have been receiving grip off the surface, and seamers have been receiving early lateral movement with variable bounce, favouring hit-the-deck bowlers. The outfield is rapid, and the presence of practice wickets all around the ground makes the ball travel faster. The shorter boundaries make dealing in sixes and fours significantly easier.
IPL Stats and Records at the Eden Gardens
| Matches Played |
104 |
| Matches Won Batting First |
43 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 59 |
| Matches With No Result | 02 |
| Matches Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 165 |
| Highest Team Total | 262/2 |
| Lowest Team Total | 49 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 262/2 |
KKR vs GT Strategies and Match-ups
The Knight Riders have seen a resurgence in their season after a slow start, with four consecutive wins before seeing a halt in momentum with the loss to RCB. They need to win their final three games to stand a chance of making the Playoffs. The Titans have all but sealed their spot in the playoffs. With two games remaining, they will be aiming for a top-two finish.
The teams have met six times in IPL history, of which KKR have won just one clash. The Titans dominate the matchup with four wins. They met at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 17, where the Titans recorded a five-wicket win. The Knight Riders were bowled out for 180, despite Cameron Green's 55-ball 79. The Titans made light work of the chase with skipper Shubman Gill scoring a 50-ball 86.
