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KKR vs GT — 16 May 2026 — Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction

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Published - 14 May 2026, 11:47 AM | Updated - 16 May 2026, 10:56 AM

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Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Gujarat Titans in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Eden Gardens on Saturday, May 16.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans
📍 Eden Gardens, Kolkata 🕒 07:30 PM IST Star Sports / JioCinema

KKR vs GT Quick Verdict

  • Winner: Gujarat Titans
  • Win probability: 60%
  • Best batter: Sai Sudharsan
  • Best bowler: Kagiso Rabada
  • Toss strategy: Bowl first
  • Expected score: 139 – 163

KKR vs GT Match Preview: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Full Analysis

IPL — Kolkata Knight Riders take on Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens (Kolkata) on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Gujarat Titans in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Eden Gardens on Saturday, May 16. GT are at second place on the points table with 16 points from 12 matches and will arrive with strong momentum after winning five matches in a row. 

Gujarat Titans have looked like one of the most balanced teams this season. Their opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan has delivered consistent starts, while Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan have strengthened the bowling attack.

Kolkata Knight Riders head into the contest under pressure after an inconsistent campaign. Ajinkya Rahane’s side still has a slim chance of reaching the playoffs, but they must win their remaining matches and improve their net run rate. KKR are at eighth place with nine points from 11 games.

KKR vs GT Match Details: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 07:30 PM IST, Eden Gardens, Kolkata — Live Streaming

Match
KKR vs GT, Match 60
Series
IPL
Date
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time
07:30 PM IST
Venue
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Live streaming
Jio Hotstar
TV
Star Sports Network

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KKR vs GT Toss Update & Impact: Toss Decision and Match Advantage

The toss could play a major role at Eden Gardens because of the humid conditions expected during the match.

The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first. Teams chasing have enjoyed more success at this venue this season. Bowlers may struggle to grip the ball properly, giving batters an advantage while chasing.

  • Likely toss call: Bowl first
  • Par score (1st inns): 139 - 163

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Fixture Snapshot

Date Match Result
16 May 2026 KKR vs GT Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs
17 Apr 2026 GT vs KKR Gujarat Titans won by 5 wickets

Why KKR vs GT Match Matters in IPL 2026 Points Table

League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.

No IPL 2026 M W L T N/R PTS Net RR Last 5 Matches
2
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans
14 9 5 0 0 18 0.695
W
W
W
L
W
arrow
7
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders
14 6 7 0 1 13 -0.147
W
L
W
W
L
arrow

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Qualification & Match Impact

A win for Gujarat Titans will strengthen their chances of finishing in the top two and earning two opportunities to reach the final. GT are already near the top of the table and can move closer to securing a playoff advantage with another victory.

For KKR, this match is close to a must-win contest. They are in the lower half of the table and need victories in their remaining matches to stay alive in the playoff race. Another defeat would leave them in a very difficult position heading into the final stage of the league season.

KKR vs GT Head-to-Head Record: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Stats

KKR WINS 2
VS
Total matches: 6
GT WINS 4

Team totals in IPL when these two have met:

KKR totals
High 247
Low 148
GT totals
High 218
Low 156

Last meeting (16 May 2026)

KKR 247 v GT 218
KKR won
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Gujarat Titans have enjoyed a strong record against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. The two teams have faced each other six times, with GT winning four matches. KKR have won once, while one game ended without a result.

GT have also dominated the recent meetings between the two sides. earlier in IPL 2026, when Gujarat won by 5 wickets. They beat KKR by 39 runs in 2025. Their 2024 clash ended without a ball being bowled because of rain. In 2023, both teams won one match each.

KKR vs GT Team Form: Recent Performance of Kolkata Knight Riders & Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans will come into this match in excellent form. GT have won their last five matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings. Both the batters and bowlers have performed consistently.

Kolkata Knight Riders have also found momentum in recent matches after struggling earlier in the season. KKR won four straight games against Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals before losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last match.

KKR — last 5 (completed)

Date Match Result
24 May 2026 KKR vs DC Delhi Capitals won by 40 runs
20 May 2026 KKR vs MI Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets
16 May 2026 KKR vs GT Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs
13 May 2026 RCB vs KKR Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets
08 May 2026 DC vs KKR Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets

GT — last 5 (completed)

Date Match Result
21 May 2026 GT vs CSK Gujarat Titans won by 89 runs
16 May 2026 KKR vs GT Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs
12 May 2026 GT vs SRH Gujarat Titans won by 82 runs
09 May 2026 RR vs GT Gujarat Titans won by 77 runs
03 May 2026 GT vs PBKS Gujarat Titans won by 4 wickets

KKR vs GT Player Stats: Top Performers and Key Numbers

Top Player Stats

(Based on recent match performances)

1
Sai Sudharsan GT
638 Runs
2
Shubman Gill GT
616 Runs
3
Jos Buttler GT
469 Runs
4
Angkrish Raghuvanshi KKR
422 Runs
5
Finn Allen KKR
349 Runs
6
Ajinkya Rahane KKR
335 Runs
1
Finn Allen KKR
217.33 SR
2
Saurabh Dubey KKR
200.00 SR
3
Shubman Gill GT
161.68 SR
4
Arshad Khan GT
160.00 SR
5
Sai Sudharsan GT
157.92 SR
6
Jos Buttler GT
155.30 SR
1
Kagiso Rabada GT
24 Wkts
2
Rashid Khan GT
19 Wkts
3
Sunil Narine KKR
17 Wkts
4
Mohammed Siraj GT
17 Wkts
5
Kartik Tyagi KKR
17 Wkts
6
Jason Holder GT
13 Wkts
1
Sunil Narine KKR
6.84 Econ
2
Jason Holder GT
7.48 Econ
3
Matheesha Pathirana KKR
7.50 Econ
4
Saurabh Dubey KKR
8.20 Econ
5
Mohammed Siraj GT
8.59 Econ
6
Washington Sundar GT
8.59 Econ

KKR vs GT Key Players to Watch Today

KKR
GT

KKR vs GT Match Scenarios: How Kolkata Knight Riders or Gujarat Titans Can Win

Win Probability
KKR 45%
GT 55%
Calculated from: Last 5 matches form (win%), venue win trend, H2H wins ratio, batting proxy (high score), and bowling proxy (low score pressure).
Bat First
GT Advantage
21%
Chase
GT Advantage
6%
1st Innings Range: 175 - 199

KKR vs GT Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's IPL Match?

Gujarat Titans are favourites to beat Kolkata Knight Riders. GT have looked more balanced throughout the season, with Sai Sudharsan leading the batting unit and Kagiso Rabada delivering regularly with the ball. KKR will have the home advantage at Eden Gardens, but they have struggled for consistency this season.

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