Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Pitch Report: The 25th match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders will face off on April 17 at 7:30 PM (IST). Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's IPL match.
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders (GT vs KKR) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Date: April 17, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders
GT vs KKR Match Previews
Gujarat Titans secured a 7-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants. Batting first, Lucknow posted a total of 164 runs; in reply, Gujarat successfully chased down the target in just 18.4 overs.
In Gujarat's batting lineup, Shubman Gill played a solid innings of 56 runs, while Jos Buttler contributed 60 runs. Among the bowlers, Prasidh Krishna delivered an excellent performance as the 'Impact Bowler,' taking four wickets for 28 runs in his four overs. Meanwhile, Ashok Sharma claimed two wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders' previous match proved to be a disappointment, as they suffered a 32-run defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, Chennai posted a massive total of 192 runs, while Kolkata could only manage to score 160 runs. Chasing such a formidable target in the previous match, Kolkata was in dire need of an explosive start; however, their start was sluggish, and no batsman in the top order could play a substantial innings. Although Rovman Powell (31 runs) and Ramandeep Singh (35 runs) played useful innings in the middle order, these contributions were not sufficient to guide Kolkata to victory.
GT vs KKR, Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
KKR vs GT Match Pitch Report: A GT vs KKR match at the Narendra Modi Stadium typically signals a pitch that is favorable to batsmen and offers consistent bounce. However, fast bowlers may find some assistance with the new ball early on, while spinners could extract some grip from the surface during the middle overs. For IPL 2026, according to reports surrounding this fixture, the pitch is expected to remain balanced. The average first-innings score is likely to hover around 180–190, and if dew sets in during the latter stages of the match, the team chasing the target may gain a slight advantage.
- The pitch is generally flat and conducive to playing big shots; consequently, top-order batsmen can score runs rapidly once they get set.
- As the match progresses, the role of spinners could become even more significant, particularly if the pitch begins to slow down.
Narendra Modi Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 45 | |
| Batting first won: | 23 | |
| Bowling first won: | 21 | |
| No Result: | 00 | |
| Matches Tied: | 00 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 178 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 165 | |
| Highest Total: | 243/5 | |
| Lowest Total: | 89/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 204/3 |
GT vs KKR Match Playing 11
Gujarat Titans (GT) Possible Playing 11: 1. Shubman Gill(C), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler(WK), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Rahul Tewatia, 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Kagiso Rabada, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Ashok Sharma, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Prasidh Krishna
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Finn Allen(WK), 2. Sunil Narine, 3. Ajinkya Rahane(C), 4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi(WK), 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Cameron Green, 7. Rovman Powell, 8. Ramandeep Singh, 9. Anukul Roy, 10. Kartik Tyagi, 11. Vaibhav Arora/Varun Chakaravarthy
