The three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will make their much awaited return to the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata as they take on Gujarat
Titans (GT) on May 16 in the match 60 of IPL 2026.
It has been a disappointing season for the Kolkata-based franchise so far, winning just four in their first 11 matches, and currently are at the eighth position in points table. A win against GT is a must for them to stay alive in the competition.
Titans, on the other hand, are flying in IPL 2026 after a mixed start to their season. The IPL 2022 champions enter this contest as clear favourites, as they are on a five-match winning streak. If they emerge victorious, GT will solidify their playoffs chances.
GT vs KKR: Match Details
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans, Match 60, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcasting & Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
GT vs KKR: Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Won by GT | 4 |
| Won by KKR | 1 |
| Tie/NR | 1 |
| First-ever fixture | April 23, 2022 (GT Won) |
| Most recent fixture | April 17, 2026 (GT Won) |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens is one venue where captains generally opt to chase down the target. It has one of the fastest outfields in India, and that plays a huge part, especially in the second half of the game. The venue has hosted four matches so far, and the pitch has been a good cricketing wicket with assistance to batters and bowlers both.
KKR vs GT Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi, Umran Malik
Impact Player: Rovman Powell/Matheesha Pathirana
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna
