KKR Vs GT (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans), 60th Match, Indian Premier League 2026 Match Details, Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players, Squads, Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs

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The Kolkata Knight Riders are geared up to host the Gujarat Titans in a high-stakes encounter of IPL 2026. With the tournament deeply into its business end, both teams are desperate for a win to secure their playoff berths and solidify their positions in the top half of the table.

KKR Vs GT (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans), 60th Match Details :

  • Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans (IPL 2026).

  • Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM).

  • Live Stream: JioHotstar / Star Sports Network.

KKR vs GT Match Preview 2026: Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players

Both teams head into this fixture with contrasting styles. KKR boasts an incredibly explosive all-round depth featuring record-buy Cameron Green and local star Rinku Singh, while GT relies heavily on their clinical bowling attack spearheaded by Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada to choke teams out.

KKR Vs GT Head-to-Head Record :

  • Total Matches: 06

  • KKR Wins: 03

  • GT Wins: 03

  • Previous Match (2025): RCB won by 7 wickets.

  • Trend: Completely deadlocked. Neither team has established clear dominance over the other.

  • Previous Match (2026): Gujarat Titans won a tight low-scoring thriller earlier this season.

KKR Vs GT Pitch Report – Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium :

  • Average 1st Innings Score: 185–200.

  • Pitch Type: Highly batting-friendly with a fast outfield, offering true bounce early on. Spinners find grip in the middle overs.

  • Dew Factor: Heavy (Being close to the Hooghly river, evening dew plays a massive part).

  • Toss Advantage: Teams winning the toss will strictly prefer chasing to avoid bowling with a wet ball.

Key Player Matchups (Stats & Records) :

1. Shubman Gill vs Varun Chakaravarthy :

GT’s captain handles spin beautifully, but Varun’s mystery variations at Eden Gardens always pose a threat

2. Jos Buttler vs Matheesha Pathirana :

The explosive English opener vs KKR’s death-over sling specialist. A massive face-off in the final overs.

3. Cameron Green vs Rashid Khan :

  • KKR’s powerhouse signing vs GT’s master magician. This middle-overs battle will dictate the momentum of the innings.

4. Rinku Singh vs Kagiso Rabada :

  • The ultimate Indian finisher vs one of the absolute best express pace options in the world.

Unique Records & Stats:

  • Playoff Push: Both teams are locked in the mid-table clutter, making this a “four-pointer” match.

  • The Equalizer: Their head-to-head history is perfectly tied at 3 wins apiece.

  • KKR Strength: Maximum explosive batting depth + multi-dimensional all-round options.

  • GT Strength: World-class bowling attack (Siraj, Rabada, Rashid) + reliable late finishers.

  • Eden Fortress: KKR has a highly formidable record at home, making it tough for visiting teams to defend totals.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Squads:

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Rahul Tripathi, Finn Allen, Tejasvi Singh, Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Cameron Green, Rachin Ravindra, Sarthak Ranjan, Daksh Kamra, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Matheesha Pathirana, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Saurabh Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Varun Chakaravarthy, Prashant Solanki.

Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Ashok Sharma.

Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs:

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Gujarat Titans (GT)
1. Finn Allen (WK) 1. Shubman Gill (C)
2. Rahul Tripathi 2. Sai Sudharsan
3. Angkrish Raghuvanshi 3. Jos Buttler (WK)
4. Cameron Green 4. Glenn Phillips
5. Rinku Singh 5. Shahrukh Khan
6. Ramandeep Singh 6. Washington Sundar
7. Sunil Narine 7. Rahul Tewatia
8. Rachin Ravindra 8. Rashid Khan
9. Matheesha Pathirana 9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Umran Malik 10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Varun Chakaravarthy 11. Arshad Khan
Impact Sub: Ajinkya Rahane Impact Sub: Manav Suthar

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