The defending Champions Gujarat Titans will look to continue their impressive form as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on April 9 in the IPL 2023.
Gujarat Titans have won two matches in a row and would look to play the same brand of cricket against Kolkata Knight Riders. On other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders will be high on confidence after defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore comfortably. Jason Roy has landed and might feature in the playing XI.
Match Details
Details– Match 13, Gujarat Titans versus Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue– Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date and Time– 9 April, 3.30 PM
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans faced Kolkata Knight Riders in last year’s edition. It was a closely fought affair as Hardik Pandya led the side by 8 runs in a low-scoring affair.
Top Run Scorer
Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya finished as the top run-getter between GT and Kolkata Knight Riders. Pandya scored 67 off 49 deliveries with 4 fours and 2 sixes. His knock helped GT post 156 for 9 in 20 overs.
Top Wicket Taker
Andre Russell was the leading wicket-taker between GT and KKR. He grabbed 4 wickets in the final over in his only over he bowled and gave away 5 runs.
Pitch Report
It promises to be an exciting encounter between these two sides. Gujarat Titans played Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the tournament. Chennai Super Kings posted 178 for 7 in 20 overs before Gujarat Titans chased down the target in the last over.
The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first and keep the opponent under check before chasing down the target.
Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)- Predicted XI
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudrhasan, Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewaita, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Alazzari Joseph, Yash Dayal.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Jason Roy/Venkatesh Iyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana (C), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakvarthy, Suyash Sharma.
Fantasy Team Selection- Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Team 1– Shubman Gill, David Miller, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Rashid Khan (VC), Hardik Pandya (C), Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Shardul Thakur
Team 2– Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, David Miller, Tim Southee, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewaita, Alazzari Joseph, Shardul Thakur, Yash Dayal.
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