Gujarat Titans are set to clash with Kolkata Knight Riders in the 63rd match of IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Gujarat Titans, after a recent victory over Chennai Super Kings, have revived their playoff hopes, while Kolkata Knight Riders are on the brink of securing a spot in the playoffs, sitting comfortably atop the standings.
Check the GT vs KKR head-to-head records and the team-wise performances so far in IPL 2024.
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Gujarat Titans have had a rollercoaster ride in IPL 2024. They started off slowly but gained momentum as the tournament progressed.
Led by Shubman Gill, the Titans’ batting has been a mix of brilliance and inconsistency. Players like Sai Sudharsan and David Miller have played crucial roles, but the team has often struggled to post big totals.
In the bowling department, Rashid Khan has been a standout performer, consistently picking up key wickets. However, the Titans have lacked consistency in their bowling, with other bowlers failing to provide ample support.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Kolkata Knight Riders have been one of the most dominant teams in IPL 2024. Led by Sunil Narine, their batting has been formidable, with players like Phil Salt, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Shreyas Iyer contributing significantly.
Andre Russell has been a game-changer in the middle overs, often rescuing the team from difficult situations.
In the bowling department, Narine has been exceptional, leading the attack with skill and guile. Mitchell Starc and Varun Chakravarthy have also played crucial roles, picking up wickets at crucial junctures.
GT vs KKR Head-to-Head Record:
Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other in three matches in the IPL 2024. The Titans have had the edge, winning two of these encounters, while Kolkata Knight Riders have won one.
List of matches played between GT and KKR since IPL 2008
Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
29-Apr-2023 | Gujarat Titans | 7 wickets | Kolkata |
9-Apr-2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 wickets | Ahmedabad |
23-April-2022 | Gujarat Titans | 8 runs | Mumbai |
IPL 2024: Most runs in GT vs KKR fixtures
Vijay Shankar (GT) – 114 runs
IPL 2024: Most wickets in GT vs KKR fixtures
Rashid Khan (GT) – 5 wickets
GT vs KKR: Complete Squad
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain. Players injured/withdrawn: Jason Roy, Gus Atkinson.