Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will stage the twenty-fifth match as the Gujarat Titans battle the Kolkata Knight Riders on 17th April at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best GT vs KKR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 25th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
GT vs KKR Match Preview:
Gujarat Titans will face Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 25 of IPL 2026, and therefore, this contest will mark their first meeting of the season.
Gujarat Titans will currently hold the 6th position on the points table after playing four matches, where they have won two games. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders will sit at the 10th spot, as they will lose four out of five matches and register one no-result, and consequently, they will look to improve their form.
Gujarat Titans will enter this match with confidence after securing a 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their previous game. Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler will lead the batting effort with scores of 56 and 60, respectively, while Prasidh Krishna will strengthen the bowling unit by taking 4 wickets. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders will come into this clash after a 32-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings, and therefore, they will aim to deliver a better performance.
Historically, Gujarat Titans have maintained an advantage in this rivalry, having won 3 out of 5 matches, while Kolkata Knight Riders secured only 1 victory, with one match ending without a result. Thus, Gujarat will look to extend their edge.
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GT vs KKR Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Gujarat Titans |
3 |
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Kolkata Knight Riders |
1 |
GT vs KKR Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
29°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Overcast |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
198 |
Record of chasing teams:
GT vs KKR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Gujarat Titans Playing 11:
1) Shubman Gill ©
2) Sai Sudharsan
3) Jos Buttler (wk)
4) Washington Sundar
5) Glenn Phillips
6) Rahul Tewatia
7) Rashid Khan
8) Kagiso Rabada
9) Mohammed Siraj
10) Ashok Sharma
11) Prasidh Krishna
12) Shahrukh Khan
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11:
1) Finn Allen
2) Ajinkya Rahane ©
3) Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk)
4) Cameron Green
5) Rinku Singh
6) Rovman Powell
7) Sunil Narine
8) Ramandeep Singh
9) Anukul Roy
10) Varun Chakaravarthy
11) Kartik Tyagi
12) Umran Malik
Hot Picks for GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Jos Buttler – Gujarat Titans’ right-handed wicketkeeper-opener has scored 176 runs in 4 matches at 158.56 strike rate, consistently providing aggressive starts. |
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Sai Sudharsan – Gujarat Titans’ composed left-handed top-order batsman accumulated 113 runs in 4 innings, steadily anchoring innings with controlled strokeplay. |
Top Picks:
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Ajinkya Rahane – Kolkata Knight Riders’ experienced right-handed batter contributed 152 runs in 5 innings, offering stability and guiding partnerships through crucial phases. |
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi – Kolkata Knight Riders’ promising right-handed top-order batsman produced 182 runs in 5 matches, showcasing consistency with fluent attacking strokes. |
Budget Picks:
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Finn Allen – Kolkata Knight Riders’ explosive right-handed opener scored 81 runs in 5 matches, delivering quick starts with an impressive 192.86 strike rate. |
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Glenn Phillips – Gujarat Titans’ right-handed middle-order batsman and off-spinner has featured limited opportunities in IPL 2026, focusing on readiness and team balance. |
GT vs KKR IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Jos Buttler & Sai Sudharsan |
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Vice-Captain |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi & Ajinkya Rahane |
GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler ©, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Batters – Ajinkya Rahane (vc), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan
- All-rounders – Sunil Narine, Washington Sundar, Cameron Green
- Bowlers – Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan, Kartik Tyagi

GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (vc)
- Batters – Ajinkya Rahane, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan ©
- All-rounders – Sunil Narine, Glenn Phillips, Cameron Green
- Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy

GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 25 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Shubham Dubey |
6.0 credits |
NA |
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Arshad Khan |
6.5 credits |
NA |
GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 25 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Jos Buttler |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Sai Sudharsan |
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Punt Picks |
Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-3-3-3 |
GT vs KKR Match Winner Prediction:
Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to make comeback and win this game.