GT vs KKR IPL 2026 Live: The action moves to the world’s largest cricket stadium as the Gujarat Titans (GT) prepare to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-stakes Match 25 of IPL 2026. Led by a record-breaking Shubman Gill, the Titans enter the contest with momentum, while the Knight Riders are desperately searching for their first win of the season.
The match at the Narendra Modi Stadium presents a stark contrast in form. Gujarat is coming off a convincing winning streak, whereas Kolkata finds itself rooted to the bottom of the table after four defeats and one washout. This encounter marks a critical juncture for both franchises as the race for the playoffs begins to intensify.
Shubman Gill’s Titans eye top-four spot
The home side has found its rhythm under the captaincy of Gill, who recently became the youngest player to reach 4,000 IPL runs. Alongside Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan, the Titans’ top order has become one of the most feared units in the competition. Their ability to accelerate during the middle overs has consistently put opposition bowlers under immense mental strain.
The bowling department is equally potent, with Prasidh Krishna and Kagiso Rabada expected to exploit the hard surface in Ahmedabad. However, the team has faced a minor setback with Tom Banton being ruled out of the tournament due to a finger injury. South African top-order batter Connor Esterhuizen has been named as his replacement and could feature in upcoming fixtures.
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Ajinkya Rahane’s KKR faces “harsh questions”
For the Kolkata Knight Riders, the campaign has hit a new low. Captain Ajinkya Rahane is not only battling his team’s winless streak but is also dealing with the absence of key pacer Matheesha Pathirana, who is yet to join the squad. Despite significant investment in players like Cameron Green, the team has failed to click as a collective unit so far.
The KKR management faces several selection dilemmas, particularly regarding the form of Finn Allen. In a bid to turn their fortunes around, there is speculation that Tim Seifert might be brought in to bolster the batting. The mystery spin of Varun Chakaravarthy will be crucial in tackling the Titans’ formidable lineup on a pitch that typically settles into a high-quality batting deck.
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GT vs KKR: Probable Playing 11
Gujarat Titans (Expected XI): Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, M Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Kolkata Knight Riders (Expected XI): Finn Allen/Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy.
