Gujarat Titans will face Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 25 of IPL 2026. The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on April 17 at 7:30 PM IST.
Gujarat are coming with good momentum after a strong win over Lucknow. On the other hand, Kolkata are struggling and still searching for their first win this season.
Match Details
| Match | GUJ vs KOL |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
Match Preview
Gujarat Titans are in better form. In their last match, they defeated Lucknow by 7 wickets. Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler scored important fifties, while Prasidh Krishna took 4 wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders are having a tough season. They have lost all their last five matches. In the previous game, they lost to Chennai by 32 runs. The team may bring Tim Seifert in place of Fin Allen to strengthen the lineup.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| GUJ | W, W, L, L, L |
| KOL | L, L, L, L, L |
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| GUJ | 3 |
| KOL | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium
The pitch in Ahmedabad is good for batting. High scores are common here, and teams batting first have a better record.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings | 183 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 169 |
| Bat First Win | 62% |
| Bowl First Win | 38% |
| Best for | Pacers |
Batting first after winning the toss can be a good option.
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Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28–29°C |
| Rain | 2% |
| Humidity | 67% |
Weather is clear, so a full match is expected.
Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Titans
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Top Fantasy Picks
Gujarat Titans
| Player | Role | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Batter | 165 | 0 |
| Jos Buttler | WK | 176 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler | 0 | 10 |
| Rashid Khan | All-rounder | 24 | 5 |
Kolkata Knight Riders
| Player | Role | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | Batter | 152 | 0 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Batter | 182 | 0 |
| Rovman Powell | Batter | 70 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | All-rounder | 36 | 3 |
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
| Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
| Jos Buttler | Rashid Khan |
Fantasy Tips
Shubman Gill is a safe captain choice for small leagues.
Jos Buttler is a strong option for grand leagues.
Rashid Khan can give points with both bat and ball.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is a good differential pick.
Suggested combination: 2 wicketkeepers, 4 batters, 2 all-rounders, 3 bowlers
Match Prediction
Gujarat Titans look stronger with better form and home advantage. Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling and their batting has not performed well so far.
Prediction: Gujarat Titans likely to win this match
