Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Gujarat Titans in Match No. 60 of IPL 2026at the iconic Eden Gardens on May 16.
KKR are currently placed eighth on the
points table, having managed just four wins from 11 matches. Their recent defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru further dented their playoff hopes. With only three league matches remaining, the defending champions now face a must-win situation to keep their qualification chances alive.
On the other hand, GT are enjoying a dominant campaign and sit second in the standings with eight victories from 12 matches. Riding on a five-match winning streak, the Titans have carried excellent momentum into the business end of the tournament. A win against KKR would not only strengthen their position at the top but could also make them the first team to officially qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
KKR vs GT: Match Details
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans, Match 60, IPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, May 16, 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Eden Gardens: Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is one of the most iconic cricket venues in India. The pitch at the stadium during IPL 2026 has generally been on the slower side, offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. Spinners have extracted noticeable grip and turn from the surface, while seamers have enjoyed early lateral movement along with variable bounce, particularly benefiting hit-the-deck bowlers. Despite the assistance for bowlers, the quick outfield and the presence of practice wickets around the ground ensure that the ball travels rapidly once it beats the infield.
KKR vs GT: 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) |
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
KKR vs GT: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsancould prove to be the key batter for Gujarat Titans in this crucial encounter. The left-handed opener is currently the second-highest run-scorer of IPL 2026, amassing 501 runs in 12 matches at an impressive strike rate of 155.11. His consistency at the top of the order has provided GT with strong starts and much-needed stability.
Probable Best Bowler: Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj has been one of the standout performers for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, claiming 13 wickets so far in the tournament. Alongside Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna, Siraj has formed a formidable pace attack for GT this season. His ability to generate movement with the new ball and hit hard lengths could prove crucial at Eden Gardens, where the surface has offered assistance to seamers.
