Titans aim to seal Playoffs spot against KKR at Eden Gardens
The last time we met, we registered a commanding five-wicket victory against the KKR in the ongoing TATA IPL at our home, the Narendra Modi Stadium in April.
15 May, 2026
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Having registered five wins on the trot, our Titans will be eyeing a Playoff berth when we square off against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in our penultimate TATA IPL 2026 league match at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, May 16. The KKR vs GT game will start at 7:30 PM IST.
Led by our talismanic captain Shubman Gill, our Titans have one foot in the Playoffs and are currently placed second on the TATA IPL 2026 standings with 16 points from 12 games.
A win over KKR on Saturday will not only confirm our spot in the TATA IPL 2026 Playoffs, but it will also solidify our chances to finish in the top-two, which further guarantees a second chance in the Playoffs.
Heading into this contest, our Titans are high on confidence after securing a record-breaking win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Gujaratno Gadh on Tuesday.
Looking back at our clash against the SRH, our Titans took the field for a bigger cause, wearing the lavender jersey to support the fight against cancer. The night became even more special as we recorded our biggest win in terms of runs (82) in the TATA IPL.
In what was a clinical all-round performance from our Titans, Mr. Consistent, Sai Sudharsan set the tone for the innings as he carried forward his rich form with a classy 61 off 44. Alongside Sai Su, Washi scored a terrific half-century, while Nishant Sindhu’s cameo of 22 off 14 helped us post a solid total of 168.
Later, our bowling attack ran through the SRH batting line-up with a fiery display of pace and precision, bowling them out for just 86. Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada starred with three wickets each, while Skiddy picked up two. DSP Siraj also struck early with the crucial wicket of Travis Head.
With 501 runs in 12 games, Sai Su has been consistent throughout the campaign and enjoyed great success so far. His stellar form leaves us excited for what lies ahead.
Speaking of the GT vs KKR rivalry, our captain Shubman Gill starred the last time we faced KKR, smashing a brilliant 86 off 50 to guide us to a comfortable chase. With both our openers in sublime form, we will be eagerly awaiting more fireworks in the City of Joy.
Apart from leading our Titans brilliantly on the field, Shubman has also been making waves on social media with his witty Instagram posts. The skipper’s playful banter and clever captions have quickly become a fan favourite, leaving everyone eagerly waiting for his next upload.
Batters: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Connor Esterhuizen
All-Rounders: Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan
Wicket-Keepers: Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra
Bowlers: Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Ashok Sharma, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Kulwant Khejroliya, Luke Wood, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders head-to-head record in TATA IPL
Our Titans have a superior head-to-head record against the KKR in the TATA IPL, winning four of the six clashes so far.
A look at the opposition
Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Ajinkya Rahane, possess a balanced batting line-up featuring aggressive batters like Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green and Rinku Singh.
Their bowling attack is equally potent, with talented youngsters like Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi and Vaibhav Arora, while seasoned veterans Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy add valuable experience and variety to the unit.
Milestones to keep an eye on
Shubman Gill is 1 catch away from 50 catches in India in T20s.
Rahul Tewatia is 4 sixes away from 100 sixes in T20s.
Rashid Khan is 1 wicket away from 100 wickets in T20s in India.
Mohammed Siraj is 1 wicket away from 200 wickets in T20 cricket.
