IPL 2026, Match 60: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Match Preview

The three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will make their much awaited return to the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata as they take on Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 16 in the match 60 of IPL 2026. 

It has been a disappointing season for the Kolkata-based franchise so far, winning just four in their first 11 matches, and currently are at the eighth position in points table. A win against GT is a must for them to stay alive in the competition. 

Titans, on the other hand, are flying in IPL 2026 after a mixed start to their season. The IPL 2022 champions enter this contest as clear favourites, as they are on a five-match winning streak. If they emerge victorious, GT will solidify their playoffs chances.

GT vs KKR: Match Details

GT vs KKR: Head-to-Head record

Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens is one venue where captains generally opt to chase down the target. It has one of the fastest outfields in India, and that plays a huge part, especially in the second half of the game. The venue has hosted four matches so far, and the pitch has been a good cricketing wicket with assistance to batters and bowlers both. 

KKR vs GT Predicted Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi, Umran Malik
 
Impact Player: Rovman Powell/Matheesha Pathirana

Gujarat Titans (GT):

Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna