From the KKR vs GT head-to-head stats and IPL 2026 standings to today’s predicted players, match scorecard, pitch report, prediction, and where to watch live, the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans clash at Eden Gardens is the most high-stakes encounter in recent history. Here is everything you need to know.
KKR return to Eden Gardens on May 16 with their IPL 2026 season hanging by a thread, and Gujarat Titans couldn’t have picked a better moment to show up.
The math is brutally simple for Kolkata. Lose, and they’re done. With nine points from 11 games and sitting eighth in the standings, Ajinkya Rahane’s side needs everything to go right starting tonight.
Their four-match winning run looked promising until RCB’s Virat Kohli dismantled them for 105*, and now the confidence has taken a serious hit at the worst possible time.
GT, meanwhile, is playing a different sport entirely. Shubman Gill’s side sit second with eight wins from 12 matches, riding a five-game winning streak, and a victory tonight would make them the first team to officially book their playoff spot.
GT have won four of their six head-to-head meetings with KKR, and they have never lost to Kolkata at Eden Gardens in this fixture. That is the history KKR must rewrite tonight, or pack up for the season
Where to Watch the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Match
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans |
| Stadium | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Saturday, May 16, 7:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
KKR vs GT Head-to Head Records
| Match | 6 |
| KKR Won | 1 |
| GT Wons | 4 |
| No Result | 1 |
| At Eden Gardens | KKR 0, GT 2 |
| At Narendra Modi Stadium | KKR 1, GT 1, NR 1 |
| Neutral Stadium | KKR 0, GT 1 |
Pitch Report
The KKR vs GT pitch report for Eden Gardens suggests a batting-friendly surface with high-scoring potential. The track is expected to remain true, offering good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play freely.
Early assistance for pacers with a slight swing might be seen, but as the game progresses, spinners could come into play due to possible wear and tear. The KKR vs GT pitch report also indicates dew might be a factor later, making chasing advantageous.
Teams winning the toss may prefer bowling first, aligning with the KKR vs GT pitch report trends favoring chasing sides. This year chasing teams most of the time.
Boundaries are likely to be small, further boosting run-scoring opportunities, making this a thrilling contest between bat and ball. The average score of this ground is 200-210.
Weather Report
Rain is not expected to disrupt the KKR vs. GT match in Kolkata. The weather prediction calls for a high of 31 degrees and a low of 29 degrees. The humidity will be around 79%-85%. The wind will blow from the south at 20 km/h.
KKR vs GT Playing 11(Predicted )
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora
Impact Player – Tejasvi Dahiya / Saurabh Dubey / Tim Seifert / Ramandeep Singh
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player – Prasidh Krishna /Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Timeline
| Date | Venue | Winner | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2022 | DY Patil, Mumbai | GT | GT wins first-ever clash by 8 runs. |
| April 9, 2023 | Ahmedabad | KKR | Rinku Singh hits 5 sixes in the final over. |
| April 29, 2023 | Kolkata | GT | GT wins by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens. |
| May 13, 2024 | Ahmedabad | No Result | Match washed out due to rain. |
| April 21, 2025 | Kolkata | GT | Gill scores 90; GT wins by 39 runs. |
| April 17, 2026 | Ahmedabad | GT | GT wins by 5 wickets. |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Stats
- In every full game against KKR, GT consistently surpassed 180 runs, recording their smallest total of 181/5 during 2026.
- Shubman Gill dominates with 271 runs, while Rinku Singh leads KKR’s scoring with 119 runs.
- KKR loves smashing boundaries, once hitting 118 runs that way, while GT prefers playing smart and running hard between wickets.
- Rashid Khan stands alone as the fixture’s only hat-trick hero, pulling off his incredible three-wicket masterclass back in 2023.
- In 2026, KKR’s fourteen extras handed GT the momentum they needed to pull off a tight five-wicket victory.
KKR vs GT Prediction
Will the recent strong form of Gujarat Titans continue against the Kolkata Knight Riders?
Let’s dive into the KKR vs GT prediction!
Considering the KKR vs GT head-to-head record and their current momentum GT has huge advantage. If we considering the venue wise atst it also favours to the GT.
Prediction: GT win by 20-25 runs or 4-5 wickets
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