The Indian Premier League 2026 continues its high-octane journey as the Gujarat Titans (GT) prepare to host the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This Match 25 presents a fascinating narrative of two teams heading in completely opposite directions. While Shubman Gill’s Titans have found their rhythm with back-to-back victories, Ajinkya Rahane’s KKR is desperately searching for their first win of the season after five consecutive losses.
GT vs KKR Match Overview
Date & Time: April 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Live Streaming: JioHotstar and Star Sports Network
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The surface in Ahmedabad is traditionally a paradise for batters. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing stroke-makers like Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill to flourish. However, recent data suggests a significant advantage for pace bowlers over spinners at this venue, with pacers claiming nearly double the wickets in recent outings. Expect a high-scoring encounter, but the dew factor in the second innings will make chasing the preferred option for the captain winning the toss.
Head-to-Head Record
The Gujarat Titans hold a dominant lead in this rivalry. In their five meetings since 2022, GT has emerged victorious three times. KKR’s solitary win remains the legendary Rinku Singh "five-sixes" miracle in 2023. With KKR currently sitting at the bottom of the table, the historical edge heavily favors the home side.
Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans: Jos Buttler (wk), Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna. (Impact Player: Shahrukh Khan).
Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakravarthy.
GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler (C), Finn Allen Batters: Shubman Gill (VC), Sai Sudharsan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Cameron Green Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakravarthy
Top Captaincy & Vice-Captaincy Picks
Jos Buttler: In sublime form with 176 runs this season.
Shubman Gill: Loves the Ahmedabad turf and is the anchor of the GT lineup.
Sunil Narine: Always a threat with the ball and can provide explosive starts.
Prasidh Krishna: The leading wicket-taker for GT, lethal in both powerplay and death overs.
Match Prediction
Given the current form and home advantage, Gujarat Titans enter this match as overwhelming favorites. KKR’s struggling middle order and injury concerns in their bowling department make it an uphill battle for the visitors.