Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be at home for this game against the current table-topper Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday evening. The match will be played at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. KKR
It was a collective batting failure in the last game—there’s no other way to put it. After all, it can’t be anything else when a team fails to chase down a target as low as 111 runs. That’s exactly what happened in the previous match against Punjab Kings. In response to a modest 111-run target, the reigning champions were bundled out for just 95 runs. It was an unacceptable batting performance, to say the least.
But the good thing about this league is that the games keep coming. KKR now have an opportunity to bounce back and turn their form around with a win in this game. And if they manage to do that, it would be a strong statement—especially since they are up against Gujarat Titans, the current table-toppers and arguably the most in-form team in the league right now.
KKR vs GT: Match Details
Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens
KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: Eden Gardens is renowned for its batting-friendly pitches, and recent matches have reinforced this reputation. The surface offers consistent bounce and pace, allowing batters to play their shots freely. However, early in the innings, seamers might find some assistance due to the grass cover. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to favor batters even more, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. Spinners may find it challenging, especially under lights when dew becomes a factor.
In the previous match at this venue, Kolkata Knight Riders faced Lucknow Super Giants. LSG posted a formidable total of 238/3, showcasing the pitch’s batting-friendly nature. In response, KKR put up a valiant effort, scoring 234/7, but fell short by just four runs. This high-scoring encounter highlighted the excellent conditions for batting at Eden Gardens.
Weather Report: Here’s the weather report for the match between KKR and GT.
- Temperature at Match Time (7:30 PM IST): Approximately 36°C
- Conditions: Warm and humid with clear skies
- Rain Probability: Low – Dry conditions expected throughout the match
KKR vs GT Dream11: Team News
Kolkata Knight Riders Team News-
- Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to stick with the same playing 11 that featured in the match against Punjab Kings.
- That means, Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Anrich Nortje should be the four overseas players for KKR in this game.
- While Varun Chakaravarthy and Angkrish Raghuvanshi are expected to play as a designated bowler and batter respectively.
- Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squads: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anrich Nortje, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik
Gujarat Titans Team News-
- GT have no injury concerns ahead of this game. They should name an unchanged Playing XI from the last match.
- Gujarat Titans Full Squad: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nishant Sindhu, Rashid Khan, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma
KKR vs GT Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks
- Jos Buttler: The former England ODI captain has been in solid form for the Gujarat Titans. He could have scored a hundred in the last game, but the circumstances in the match against Delhi Capitals were such that Rahul Tewatia had to score runs in the end. But Buttler’s form make him a good option to have in Dream11 cricket teams.
- Sunil Narine: Slightly inconsistent these days, but Sunil Narine remains a player who can win any game with his all-round skills. In IPL 2025, the veteran all-rounder has taken seven wickets in six games and has scored 130 runs as well.
- Sai Sudarshan: With 365 runs in only seven innings, Sai Sudarshan is the leading run scorer for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. In fact, the youngster is likely to overtake the current Orange Cap holder Nicholas Pooran, who is only three runs ahead of him in the scoring charts.
- Ajinkya Rahane: The former Rajasthan Royals and current KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane is leading from the front. With 221 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of more than 148, Rahane has scored the most runs for the defending champions this season.
- Prasidh Krishna: GT are on the top of the table because most of their players are in red-hot form. Prasidh Krishna is one such player who has been on the top of his game in IPL 2025. Prasidh is leading the wicket charts in the tournament having taken 14 wickets in seven innings.
- Varun Chakaravarthy: Arguably the most in-form bowler in the world when it comes to white-ball cricket. He is hard to score against and he remains a genuine wicket-taker.
KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Expected Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders Expected Playing 11
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Vaibhav Arora
- Anrich Nortje
Impact Player: Varun Chakaravarthy
Gujarat Titans Expected Playing 11
- Sai Sudarshan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rahul Tewatia
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Arshad Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Ishant Sharma
KKR vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Team
- WICKET-KEEPER: J Buttler, Q de Kock
- BATSMEN: S Sudarshan, S Gill, A Rahane
- ALL–ROUNDERS: S Narine
- BOWLERS: V Chakaravarthy, H Rana, M Siraj, P Krishna, V Arora
Captain/Vice-Captain options: Jo Buttler, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill, Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy
