Match 39 of IPL 2025 is going to be a thrilling contest, and as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Gujarat Titans (GT), we are set up for an incredible match at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where two sides will be looking to set up dominance over one another. In light of recent form, let’s look at some of the key aspects that could result in the winner of this fiercely competitive rivalry.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report: A Battleground for Batsmen and Spinners
Eden Gardens has long been known for its flat, bouncy pitches that have offered wonderful batting conditions over the years. Teams often put big scores up on the board as the ball generally comes onto the bat when batting first.
In a match, the pace of the pitch slows down, offering more assistance to the spinners. This is why it is vital for the team batting second to adapt to the conditions. Also, the spin bowlers become a major factor, especially in the second half of the match.
GT vs KKR IPL 2025: Likely Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper)
Sunil Narine
Ajinkya Rahane (Captain)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Venkatesh Iyer
Rinku Singh
Andre Russell
Ramandeep Singh
Harshit Rana
Vaibhav Arora
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Gujarat Titans (GT) Playing XI:
Sai Sudarshan
Shubman Gill (Captain)
Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
Sherfane Rutherford
Rahul Tewatia
Shahrukh Khan
Rashid Khan
Arshad Khan
Sai Kishore
Mohammad Siraj
Prasidh Krishna
Key Players to Keep an Eye Out For In GT vs KKR IPL 2025
Most Likely Best Batter of the Match – Sai Sudarshan (GT)
Sai Sudarshan has been in fabulous touch in IPL 2025, having scored a total of 365 runs in 7 games till now.
The left-arm young batsman has been nothing less than phenomenal for Gujarat Titans’ batting line-up, and due to his consistency as a batter, he would be a great selection as the Best Batter of the Match in this match.
Likely Best Bowler of the Match – Prasidh Krishna (GT)
On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna has been the Gujarat Titans’ standout performer. He put in a phenomenal performance in their last match, where he took 4 wickets while bowling to Delhi Capitals, a testament to his ability to perform under pressure. His speed and accuracy are the reasons he is a key member of the bowling unit.
GT vs KKR IPL 2025: Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: GT Wins the Toss and Decides to Bat First
GT Powerplay Score: 50-60 runs
1st Innings Score: 190-210 runs
Result: GT wins
In this instance, GT would have a good chance to take advantage of some slow pitch conditions in the 1st innings, and they would have a good chance of putting a total of around 200.
Scenario 2: KKR Wins the Toss and Decides to Bat First
KKR Powerplay Score: 50-60 runs
1st Innings Score: 190-210 runs
Result: KKR wins
In the KKR scenario, they will be hoping to restrict GT to a total of 170-190, and with a good bowling attack (Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana), they would be happy to defend a score.
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