KKR VS GT Match 39 Preview – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans – Match 39
• Date: Monday, 21 April 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioCinema
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2. Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens is known for its batting-friendly surface with good bounce and carry. The spinners come into play as the game progresses, especially in the second innings. With short boundaries and a flat pitch, high scores are common here. However, teams winning the toss might prefer batting first to put pressure on the opposition.
Average 1st Innings Score: 175
Winning record for teams batting first: 60%
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3. Weather Report
• City: Kolkata
• Date: April 21, 2025
• Forecast: Clear skies, no chance of rain
• Temperature: 28–34°C
• Humidity: Moderate (around 60%)
• Dew Factor: May come into play in the second innings
4. Head-to-Head Record
• Total Matches Played: 4
• Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 1
• Gujarat Titans Wins: 2
• No Result: 1
Gujarat Titans hold a slight edge over KKR in their head-to-head battles, but playing at Eden Gardens gives KKR a strong home advantage.
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5. Squad Details
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Batsmen: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Luvnith Sisodia
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Mayank Markande, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Gujarat Titans (GT) – Captain: Shubman Gill
Batsmen: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Karim Janat, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore
6. Key Player Watch
Kolkata Knight Riders
• Andre Russell: Power hitter and death overs bowler; game-changer on both fronts.
• Sunil Narine: Proven match-winner with the ball in spin-friendly Eden conditions.
• Rinku Singh: Reliable finisher who can play under pressure.
• Varun Chakaravarthy: Will be crucial with his variations on this pitch.
Gujarat Titans
• Shubman Gill: Leading from the front, classy top-order batter with consistency.
• Rashid Khan: Always a threat, especially on turning tracks.
• Jos Buttler: Explosive batter and match-winner in big games.
• Kagiso Rabada: Can deliver crucial breakthroughs in powerplays and death overs.
7. Probable Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
1. Ajinkya Rahane (C)
2. Quinton de Kock (WK)
3. Rinku Singh
4. Venkatesh Iyer
5. Andre Russell
6. Moeen Ali
7. Sunil Narine
8. Anukul Roy
9. Varun Chakaravarthy
10. Harshit Rana
11. Anrich Nortje
Impact Players: Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson
Gujarat Titans (GT)
1. Shubman Gill (C)
2. Jos Buttler (WK)
3. Sai Sudharsan
4. Shahrukh Khan
5. Rahul Tewatia
6. Dasun Shanaka
7. Rashid Khan
8. Washington Sundar
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Prasidh Krishna
Impact Players: Mahipal Lomror, Gerald Coetzee, Sherfane Rutherford
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8. Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeepers:
• Quinton de Kock
• Jos Buttler
Batters:
• Shubman Gill (VC)
• Rinku Singh
• Ajinkya Rahane
All-rounders:
• Andre Russell (C)
• Sunil Narine
• Rahul Tewatia
Bowlers:
• Rashid Khan
• Varun Chakaravarthy
• Mohammed Siraj
12th Man: Venkatesh Iyer / Dasun Shanaka
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9. Final Match Prediction
This match promises to be a cracker. KKR have a well-balanced side with a deep batting lineup and experienced spinners, which gives them an edge at their home ground, Eden Gardens. However, Gujarat Titans are no pushovers—they have an excellent pace unit and a dependable top-order led by Shubman Gill.
Final Verdict:
Kolkata Knight Riders are slightly favored due to home advantage and a spin-heavy attack suited for Eden Gardens. Expect a close contest, but KKR might just edge out GT if they bat first and post a competitive total.
