race for IPL 2026 The play-offs are in full swing as the teams prepare to take on the table-topping rivals in the decider at the Eden Gardens. Gujarat Titans (GT) They are close to the playoffs with five consecutive wins Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Enter the competition without making a mistake as they must win all their remaining games.
This fixture is practically a knockout game Ajinkya Rahane’s side. Eighth in the points table, KKR need to win all their remaining matches to stay alive in the qualifiers. Despite the bright flashes Find Allen and Sunil Narineconsistency remained a major concern for the Knight Riders throughout the season. However, playing at the Eden Gardens could provide them with an ideal platform to bounce back.
Meanwhile Gujarat Titans, in the lead Shubman Gillthey combined explosive batting with disciplined bowling to consistently dominate the opposition. of Sai Sudharsan sensational run with the bat and Kagiso Rabada fiery spells with the ball made Gujarat genuine title contenders heading into the end of the season.
KKR vs GT, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: May 16, 7:30 PM IST
- Location: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs GT: Head-to-head record in IPL
Matches played: 6 | KKR Won: 1 | GT won: 4| No result: 1
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens surface is considered to be one of the best hitting spots in the tournament. A black soil wicket generally offers real bounce and allows the batsmen to play freely once they settle in at the crease. Fast bowlers may find a hint of movement with the new ball under the lights, especially in the first few overs, but as the innings progresses, hitting becomes much easier. While the shorter square boundaries and fast outside pitches keep the pressure on the bowlers tight, the spinners are expected to get some help during the middle overs. A first shot score of around 200 can be considered competitive on this surface; Teams who win the toss are likely to prefer to bowl first given the chasing trends in the venue.
Groups
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing Muzarabani, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Kartik Tyagibey, Davija Sagibey, Saini, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Sarthak Ranjan, Prashant Solanki, Rahul Tripathi, Umran. Malik, Daksh Kamra
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Brarishna, A Gishan Ishokor, A Sharishno Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Glenn Phillips, Jason HolderRashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada
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KKR vs GT, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Work 1
- KKR wins the toss and bowl first
- GT’s power play score: 55-65
- GT’s overall score: 195-205
Case 2
- GT wins the toss first
- KKR’s powerplay score: 50-60
- KKR’s total score: 185-195
Match Result: The bowling team that came first in the competition.
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