As we reach the cue end of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), the matches brew up nicely ,with the playoffs spot being the centre of attraction. The Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against one another in match 63 of the ongoing mega-event in the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on May 13. The game is slated to begin at 7:30 PM IST with an already qualified KKR trying to continue their momentum against all guns blazing Titans.
GT vs KKR: Head-to-Head Stats
The two sides have squared off against one another thrice in the history of IPL with the Titans winning matches twice. The only match that KKR won against GT was due to Rinku Singh’s heroics against Yash Dayal in 2023 in Ahmedabad.
GT vs KKR: Pitch Report
The pitch in Ahmedabad is a balanced one. The batters get to score runs once they judge the pace and bounce of the strip. It is important to counter the spin and pace variations during the middle overs phase for the batters to get going. Dew has been on and off here but the last game did not see its arrival as GT beat Chennai Super Kings.
Venue Stats (IPL 2024):
Matches: 33
Matches Won batting first: 15
Matches won batting second: 18
Average first innings total: 173
Average runs per wicket: 28.21
Highest total: 233/3 by GT vs MI, in 2023
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GT vs KKR: Toss Predictions
The toss-winning skipper may opt to field first in the Chinnaswamy. Although there are less chance of dew, the bowlers can make use of the two-paced nature of the surface earlier and make the job easier for the batter in the second innings.
GT vs KKR: Match Facts
- Rinku Singh’s four successive sixes off Yash Dayal secured KKR a thrilling win against GT in their last match in Ahmedabad.
- Shubman Gill needs only 47 runs to reach 1000 IPL runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
- Mohit Sharma needs 1 wicket to complete 30 wickets at the venue
GT vs KKR: Top Batters predictions
Shubman Gill (GT): The Indian top-order batter showcased his skills with the bat after securing a fine ton in the last encounter against CSK. He was phenomenal with the willo and would look to continue the momentum.
B Sai Sudharsan (KKR): The southpaw has been amusing with the blade and is the leading run-getter for GT this season. Sudharsan has smashed 527 runs from twelve matches in IPL 2024 with an average of 47.91 and a strike rate of 141. 29.
GT vs KKR: Top Bowler predictions
Varun Chakravarthy (KKR): The mystery spinner has been tremendous with the ball in his last few matches. Varun has bagged 10 wickets from his last four games and has been in terrific form with the ball. It won’t be easier to judge Varun’s variation as a batter in the upcoming matches.
Harshit Rana (KKR): The right-arm pace has been one of the trending names in IPL 2024. He has scalped 16 wickets in nine innings so far and has a bowling strike rate of 12.81 this year. Rana has a good variety of slower ones and can control them well as per the fielding restrictions, thereby increasing chances for wickets.
GT vs KKR: Winner Predictions
The Knight Riders seem as the favourites in the competition, and their form only emphasises it further. While the Titans won their last match against CSK, their record at home this year has been dubious.
GT vs KKR: Predictions
When referred to parimatch, the GT vs KKR clash is likely to see the Titans opening stand above 29.5 (1.85) with in-form B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill making the opening pair. It won’t be surprising to see total individual runs of any batter to surge above 75.5 (1.85). While Phil Salt and Sunil Narine marches in the powerply with hit or miss approach, GT have a formidable pair and must have a better opening stand (1.70).
