IPL Match Today, KKR vs GT: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, toss timing, pitch report, Kolkata weather update

Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders head into their IPL 2026 clash in completely contrasting situations.GT are enjoying a dominant phase in the tournament, carrying a five-match winning streak and sitting level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the top of the points table, separated only by Net Run Rate.

Another win would push Shubman Gill’s side ahead in the race for a top-two finish. Their success has been built on a balanced squad featuring a powerful top order and an impressive bowling attack led by Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, who recently dismantled Sunrisers Hyderabad’ explosive batting lineup.In contrast, defending champions KKR have endured a turbulent campaign. After struggling badly early in the season and managing just one point from their first six matches due to weather interruptions, they revived their campaign with four consecutive wins.

However, a setback against RCB has left them stuck in a difficult playoff equation where they not only need to keep winning but also rely on other results to stay alive in the race.

KKR vs GT Head to Head

KKR vs GT Today IPL Match: Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to be a flat, batting-friendly surface with an average first-innings score hovering around 187 to 200 runs. While the track has shown a slightly slower side earlier this season, the combination of a lightning-fast outfield and relatively short square boundaries heavily tips the balance in favor of stroke-makers.

The weather forecast in Kolkata indicates clear playing conditions with almost zero risk of rain. While intense pre-monsoon thunderstorms lashed Kolkata on Friday evening, weather systems have cleared out for the weekend. The evening will remain heavily humid (around 70-80%), pushing the "Feels Like" index to a stifling 42°C (109°F) during the first innings.

KKR vs GT: Predicted Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi Impact Player: Varun CV/Saurabh DubeyGujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna

KKR vs GT: Live Streaming details

The KKR vs GT clash will be held at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.

IPL Toss Today Timing

The toss for today’s IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans will take place at 7:00 PM IST, while the match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.