Gujarat Titans (GT) host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 25 of IPL 2026 on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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Narendra Modi Stadium
17 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Jos Buttler is the safest captain pick after his match-winning fifty against LSG, while Shubman Gill (185 runs in this rivalry at an average of 46.25) works perfectly as vice-captain at his home fortress.
GT vs KKR Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 25 |
| Date | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Head-to-Head | GT leads 3-1 in 4 completed matches (1 NR) |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for GT vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 25
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GT vs KKR Match 25 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 40°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 33-35°C |
| Humidity | 20-30% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | < 10% |
| Sky Condition | Cloudy, clearing by evening |
| Dew Factor | Moderate (evening match in dry heat) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
Pitch Report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (true bounce, consistent carry) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 175-195 runs |
| Boundary Length | Large ground; rewards good running between wickets |
| 200+ Totals | Achieved multiple times; black-soil pitches aid scoring as game progresses |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (initial overs can be tricky; batting easier later) |
| Pace Assist | New ball offers early movement; bounce remains consistent |
| Spin Assist | Spinners get more help here; black-soil surface offers grip and turn |
| Dew Effect | Moderate in the 2nd innings; less extreme than coastal venues |
Injury Updates
KKR’s 5-Match Winless Streak: No specific injuries reported, but KKR have lost all 4 completed matches plus 1 washout. The three-time champions need Cameron Green to bowl consistently to add balance.
GT Momentum: Full squad available after back-to-back wins. Prasidh Krishna took 4 wickets against LSG, while Gill and Buttler hit fifties in the same match.
Matheesha Pathirana (KKR): Availability still uncertain. KKR continue to rely on Vaibhav Arora and Kartik Tyagi for pace.
GT vs KKR Head-to-Head in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 5 |
| GT Wins | 3 |
| KKR Wins | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Highest Score (GT) | 204 (in 2023) |
| Highest Score (KKR) | 207 (in 2023) |
| Lowest Score (GT) | 156 (in 2022) |
| Lowest Score (KKR) | 148 (in 2022/2025) |
In 5 IPL meetings (4 completed), GT hold a commanding 3-1 lead over KKR. Shubman Gill leads the run charts with 185 runs at an average of 46.25, while Rashid Khan tops the wicket-takers list with 7 scalps.
KKR’s only win came in a thrilling chase of 207 at Ahmedabad in 2023. That match also produced Rinku Singh’s legendary 5 consecutive sixes off Yash Dayal in the final over.
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Key Players to Watch in GT vs KKR, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | 185 runs vs KKR at Avg 46.25; top scorer in this rivalry. The Gill-Sudharsan pair averages 75.50 against KKR. |
| Jos Buttler | GT | WK-Batter | Fresh off a fifty vs LSG. Career 3,000+ IPL runs at SR 150+. |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | All-rounder | KKR’s most valuable player with 5 wickets in this rivalry. Smashed 81 off 39 balls in IPL 2024. |
| Rashid Khan | GT | All-rounder | 7 wickets in just 4 matches vs KKR (most in this rivalry). |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | Clocks 145+ consistently and is lethal with powerplay swing and death-over yorkers on Ahmedabad’s true surface. |
| Rinku Singh | KKR | Batter | 167 runs in this rivalry. Wrote IPL history with 5 consecutive sixes vs GT in 2023. |
