Gujarat Titans are the favourites to beat Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Match 60, with Shubman Gill’s side sitting atop the points table with 16 points from 12 matches. GT’s bowling attack, led by Kagiso Rabada (21 wickets) and Rashid Khan, has been devastating in the second half of the season. KKR, however, is riding a four-match winning streak after going winless in their first six games. Expect a cracker at Eden Gardens on Saturday night.
This is a must-win game for KKR’s playoff hopes, while GT can virtually seal a top-two finish with one more victory. Here is everything you need to know about this blockbuster contest.
IPL 2026 Match 60 KKR vs GT Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 60, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans |
| Date | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
IPL 2026 Match 60 Odds for KKR vs GT
The betting market tells a clear story: GT are the firm favourites heading into this fixture.
Gujarat Titans are priced around 1.60-1.72 across major platforms. That is a significant advantage, reflecting their table-topping form, five-match winning run, and a bowling attack that just dismantled SRH for 86 three days ago. KKR are the underdogs in the 2.10-2.30 range, though their recent four-match winning streak has slightly tightened those odds.
The toss market is nearly even. Both captains will want to bowl first under lights at Eden Gardens.
| Platform | KKR Win Odds | GT Win Odds | Toss Odds (KKR) | Toss Odds (GT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.20 | 1.65 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 2.15 | 1.62 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
| 4RABET | 2.30 | 1.68 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| BetVibe | 2.18 | 1.72 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
IPL 2026 Match 60 Toss Prediction for KKR vs GT
Eden Gardens under lights in mid-May is a dew magnet.
Chasing teams have won approximately 57 out of 102 IPL matches at this venue, and the trend only amplifies in evening games. Humidity in Kolkata on May 16 is forecast to sit around 75-80%, which means the ball will be slippery by the 14th-15th over of the second innings.
Both Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill will opt to field first if they win the toss. KKR have elected to bowl first in most of their recent wins at home, and GT’s strategy under Gill has consistently favoured chasing when conditions permit.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will opt to field first.
KKR Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 60
KKR have turned their season around after a disastrous 0-6 start. The turnaround has been built on collective performances, with Sunil Narine reaching the milestone of 200 IPL wickets and Finn Allen smashing his maiden IPL century against DC.
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finn Allen | WK-Batter (Opener) | IPL maiden century this season |
| 2 | Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Batter (Opener) | 200th IPL match in 2026 |
| 3 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | WK-Batter | Young gun, flexible in order |
| 4 | Cameron Green | All-rounder | Most expensive foreign buy (₹25.20 cr) |
| 5 | Rovman Powell | Batter | T20 power-hitter, 6000+ T20 runs |
| 6 | Rinku Singh | Batter | Vice-captain, middle-order anchor |
| 7 | Sunil Narine | All-rounder | 200 IPL wickets, 10 wickets in 2026 |
| 8 | Ramandeep Singh | All-rounder | Key with bat and ball at death |
| 9 | Anukul Roy | All-rounder | Left-arm spin option |
| 10 | Vaibhav Arora | Bowler | New-ball partnership with Tyagi |
| 11 | Kartik Tyagi | Bowler | Pace and bounce specialist |
| 12 (Impact) | Varun Chakravarthy | Leg-spinner | Match-winner in the middle overs |
Key Update: KKR’s four-match winning streak has been powered by their spin duo of Narine and Chakravarthy, who have strangled opposition batting in the middle overs. Cameron Green, bought for a record ₹25.20 crore, started the season slowly but has shown signs of finding rhythm with the bat.
Captain Ajinkya Rahane’s form with the bat remains a concern, but his tactical captaincy has improved noticeably during the winning streak.
GT Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 60
GT is the most complete squad in IPL 2026. Their batting depth, bowling firepower, and tactical flexibility under Shubman Gill have made them the team to beat.
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill (c) | Batter (Opener) | 467 runs, SR 158+ |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | Batter (Opener) | Leading scorer, 6 fifties in 2026 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler (wk) | WK-Batter | Explosive middle-order presence |
| 4 | Nishant Sindhu | Batter | Handy cameos in the middle overs |
| 5 | Washington Sundar | All-rounder | 50 vs SRH in the last match |
| 6 | Glenn Phillips | All-rounder | Batting and off-spin utility |
| 7 | Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder | Death-overs finisher |
| 8 | Rashid Khan | All-rounder | Premier T20 spinner globally |
| 9 | Kagiso Rabada | Bowler | Joint Purple Cap, 21 wickets |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler | New-ball enforcer |
| 11 | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler | Bounce and pace on helpful decks |
| 12 (Impact) | Jason Holder | All-rounder | 3/20 vs SRH in the last match |
Key Strength: GT’s bowling attack is arguably the best in the IPL 2026 Season. Rabada (21 wickets at an average of 20.04) shares the Purple Cap with RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Jason Holder picked up 3/20 against SRH as an Impact Sub and adds serious depth.
Sai Sudharsan has been GT’s most consistent batter, with six half-centuries in 12 matches. His opening partnership with Gill averages 75.50 against KKR specifically, which is a stat that should worry the KKR think tank.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report, IPL 2026
Eden Gardens is India’s oldest cricket stadium (established 1864) and remains one of the most electric venues in world cricket. Here is what to expect on May 16.
- Surface: Flat, true bounce, batting paradise. The surface has consistently produced high-scoring contests in IPL 2026. SRH posted 226/8 in the season opener here, and totals above 180 have been the norm.
- Average First Innings Score: Around 180-190 in recent IPL seasons at this venue.
- Pace vs Spin: Pacers may extract some movement with the new ball in the first 2-3 overs, especially under lights with the Hooghly River adding humidity. Once the ball loses its shine, batters take charge. Spinners need to rely on variations; the pitch does not offer significant turn.
- Boundaries: Short on the square (approximately 60-65 metres), with straight boundaries around 76-78 metres. Any mishit on the shorter side has a solid chance of clearing the rope.
- Dew Factor: The single biggest influence. In a 7:30 PM evening game in mid-May, significant dew sets in from the 14th to the 15th over of the second innings. Bowlers struggle to grip the ball, and the advantage swings decisively to the chasing team.
- Key Stat: 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs KKR (2024) remains the highest team total ever recorded at Eden Gardens, the highest successful chase in IPL and T20 history.
- Expected Score Range: 175-210 per innings, with 190+ a realistic target for either side.
Kolkata Weather Report, May 16, 2026
Good news: no rain threat. Bad news for bowlers: dew will be heavy.
| Weather Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Condition | Clear skies, hot and humid |
| Temperature | 30°C – 36°C (evening cooling to ~30°C) |
| Humidity | High (~75-80%) |
| Wind Speed | Light winds, 10-15 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | Minimal |
| Dew Factor | Heavy dew expected from 14th-15th over of 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | Less than 5% during match hours (7:30 PM – 10:45 PM IST) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low, a full 40-over contest is expected |
Humidity is the factor that sets Eden Gardens apart from other venues. At 75-80%, the air will be thick, players will fatigue faster, and the ball will start sweating well before the second innings deepen. If you are bowling second, you are fighting the conditions as much as the batters.
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KKR vs GT Head-to-Head: Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History):
| Matches Played | KKR Wins | GT Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
GT dominates this rivalry comprehensively. They have won 5 of 7 meetings since their debut in 2022, while KKR has managed just a single victory.
Last 5 Matches:
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026, Match 25 | April 17, 2026 | GT | 5 wickets (2 balls remaining) | NM Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 2025 | April 21, 2025 | GT | 39 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 2024 | May 13, 2024 | No Result | Abandoned (rain) | NM Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 2023 | April 29, 2023 | GT | 7 wickets | NM Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 2023 | April 09, 2023 | KKR | 3 wickets | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
Rivalry Highlights Worth Knowing:
- KKR’s only win came in the now-legendary Rinku Singh match in 2023, where Rinku hit five consecutive sixes in the final over off Yash Dayal to chase down 29 from 5 balls. One of the greatest finishes in IPL history.
- Shubman Gill is the top run-scorer in this rivalry with 185+ runs at an average of 46.25, including an 86 off 50 balls in their most recent meeting.
- Rashid Khan leads the wicket charts with 7 wickets in just 4 matches, including a hat-trick at Ahmedabad in 2023.
- GT are unbeaten at Eden Gardens against KKR, winning both matches played at this venue. That stat will weigh on KKR’s minds.
- The Gill-Sudharsan opening partnership averages 75.50 against KKR. When that pair fires, GT has a 100% win rate.
Our Prediction: GT Has Better Chances to Win Against KKR in IPL 2026 Match 60
Bottom line: GT wins, defending or chasing a total in the 175-195 range.
Why KKR Can Win
KKR’s four-match winning streak is not a fluke. The team has found genuine rhythm after a nightmare start. Sunil Narine’s dual role as pinch-hitter and mystery spinner gives KKR a matchup advantage that few teams can replicate. Varun Chakravarthy, in tandem with Narine, creates a middle-overs squeeze that even GT’s formidable batting will respect.
Home advantage matters. Eden Gardens’ crowd will be electric on a Saturday night, and KKR’s record here (35 wins in 63 matches) is strong. Finn Allen’s aggression at the top gives KKR explosive starts, and Rinku Singh remains one of the best finishers in T20 cricket.
Why GT Can Win
GT’s advantages are structural, not situational. Their bowling attack is the best in the tournament: Rabada, Siraj, Rashid, Holder, and Prasidh Krishna give Gill five genuine wicket-taking options across all phases. KKR’s batting order, despite recent improvement, has not faced a bowling attack of this calibre during their winning streak.
Sai Sudharsan is the most consistent batter in IPL 2026 with six half-centuries. Gill adds 467 runs at a strike rate above 158. These two have historically dismantled KKR’s bowling, and there is no evidence to suggest that will change.
GT is also unbeaten at Eden Gardens against KKR. That psychological edge, combined with their five-match winning run and superior Net Run Rate, makes them the clear favourites.
Final Verdict
GT to win by 15-25 runs (if batting first) or by 5-6 wickets (if chasing).
KKR’s momentum is real, but GT’s squad depth, bowling firepower, and dominance in this head-to-head make them the stronger side. The Rabada-Siraj combination with the new ball will test KKR’s top order, and Rashid Khan in the middle overs will make scoring difficult. Unless Narine and Chakravarthy produce a collective masterclass, GT have too many weapons for KKR to contain.
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of May 13, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
