IPL 2026 Match 25 pits in-form Gujarat Titans (GT) against a winless Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
GT are firm favorites after back-to-back wins, while KKR sit at the bottom with zero wins in five games. Shubman Gill’s men hold the head-to-head edge, home advantage, and a purple cap leader in Prasidh Krishna.
IPL 2026 Match 25 GT vs KKR Match Info
Match 25 takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest cricket stadium in the world, with a capacity of 1,32,000. The venue has already hosted two GT home games this season, and the TATA IPL broadcast returns via Star Sports and JioHotstar.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 25, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Date | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Capacity | 1,32,000 (world’s largest cricket stadium) |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| KKR Vice-Captain | Rinku Singh |
IPL 2026 Match 25 Odds for GT vs KKR
The market has priced this one as a one-way street. GT sit firmly as favorites at odds hovering around 1.52 to 1.58, while KKR drift out to 2.40-2.50 after four defeats in five outings.
KKR’s losing streak now stretches to six consecutive IPL matches across two seasons, their equal-second worst run in tournament history. Toss odds remain near 50-50 because both captains will almost certainly bowl first if they win the coin flip.
| Platform | GT Win Odds | KKR Win Odds | Toss Odds (GT) | Toss Odds (KKR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.55 | 2.45 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 1.52 | 2.50 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
| 4RABET | 1.58 | 2.40 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| BetVibe | 1.56 | 2.42 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
IPL 2026 Match 25 Toss Prediction for GT vs KKR
The toss at Narendra Modi Stadium is less a coin flip and more a confirmation of strategy. Of the 22 IPL 2026 matches played so far, the toss-winning captain chose to field first in 21 of them. The dew factor from the 14th over onwards makes chasing significantly easier.
Shubman Gill’s home toss record reads 0 wins in limited attempts this season, while Rahane has a marginally better 50% success rate. Both skippers have been in lockstep on the decision: bowl first, chase down. Expect no deviation here.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will opt to field first.
GT Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 25
GT is riding high after back-to-back wins against Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. The combination has clicked, and Shubman Gill is unlikely to tinker with a winning XI.
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill (c) | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Jos Buttler (wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| 5 | Glenn Phillips | All-rounder |
| 6 | Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| 7 | Rashid Khan | Spinner |
| 8 | Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| 9 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| 10 | Ashok Sharma | Bowler |
| 11 | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| 12 (Impact) | Jason Holder | All-rounder |
Key GT Player Watch
Shubman Gill has amassed 165 runs in 3 matches at an average above 50 and a strike rate of 147. His career tally at this venue stands at 1,086 IPL runs, a staggering number.
Prasidh Krishna is leading the Purple Cap race with 10 wickets from 4 games, including a career-best 4/24 against LSG. He is the enforcer GT has been missing for years.
Rashid Khan is a menace at this venue with 34 wickets in 36 IPL matches here. His 19 wickets in 16 games against KKR reinforce the edge in the matchup.
Jos Buttler has settled into the wicket-keeper slot for GT and smashed 60 off 37 in the LSG chase, including 11 boundaries at a strike rate of 162. The Englishman looks at his 2022 Orange Cap vintage.
KKR Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 25
KKR walks into Ahmedabad carrying the franchise’s worst start in its 19-year history. Expect tactical tweaks, though the broader XI is shackled by injury.
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finn Allen (wk) | WK-Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Sunil Narine | All-rounder (Opener) |
| 3 | Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Batter |
| 4 | Cameron Green | All-rounder |
| 5 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Batter |
| 6 | Rinku Singh (vc) | Batter |
| 7 | Ramandeep Singh | All-rounder |
| 8 | Anukul Roy | All-rounder |
| 9 | Varun Chakaravarthy | Spinner |
| 10 | Blessing Muzarabani | Bowler |
| 11 | Vaibhav Arora | Bowler |
| 12 (Impact) | Kartik Tyagi | Bowler |
Key Injury & Absence Updates
Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 season after a knee ligament injury sustained in a T20 World Cup warm-up match. He underwent surgery and is the biggest pace loss KKR could have absorbed.
Akash Deep is also out for the season with a lumbar stress injury and is currently rehabbing at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. Saurabh Dubey, a left-arm seamer from Vidarbha, has replaced him in the squad.
Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR at the BCCI’s direction following diplomatic tensions with Bangladesh. Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani was brought in as his replacement.
Matheesha Pathirana cleared his fitness test on April 12 and arrived in India on April 17. His first realistic match is on April 19 against the Rajasthan Royals. He will not feature in Ahmedabad.
Key KKR Performers So Far
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been the lone bright spark with 182 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 156, including two fifties. He is the one young batter justifying his selection week after week.
Ajinkya Rahane has 152 runs at a strike rate of 149, but the powerplay aggression dies off sharply after the sixth over. Meanwhile, Finn Allen has flopped with just 81 runs in 5 matches, and Cameron Green, signed for a record ₹25.20 crore, is yet to deliver.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report IPL 2026
The Narendra Modi Stadium is a confirmed batting paradise in IPL 2026. Nine matches were played here in IPL 2025, with teams batting first averaging 216 runs in the first innings. Just two of those games ended below 200.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Capacity | 1,32,000 (the largest cricket stadium in the world) |
| Pitch Type | Red + black soil mix, true bounce, batting-friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2025) | 216 runs |
| Straight Boundaries | 73-89 meters (long) |
| Square Boundaries | 61-67 meters (shorter) |
| Best Strategy | Bowl first (dew factor, chasing advantage) |
What To Expect From the Surface
- Red and black soil mix produces true bounce. The red soil gives pacers early carry, while the black soil sections slow down and grip for spinners as the innings progresses.
- Large straight boundaries of 73-89 meters make clearing the long fence a genuine challenge. Square boundaries at 61-67 meters are the safer target for power hitters.
- Powerplay is gold for pacers. The first 2-3 overs offer seam movement, particularly for skiddy bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada.
- Middle-over spinners earn their keep. Rashid Khan and Varun Chakaravarthy can both exploit the longer straight dimensions, forcing batters into risky strokes.
- Dew is moderate, not heavy. Unlike coastal venues, Ahmedabad sees limited moisture buildup, but enough forms around the 14th over of the second innings to reward the chasing team.
- Expected score range of 190-210. Anything under 180 on this flat surface is a surrender, and 200-plus remains realistic for any side with Gill or Buttler firing.
Ahmedabad Weather Report, April 17, 2026
Ahmedabad is deep into summer mode. Daytime highs are hovering around 40°C (104°F), though the evening will bring temperatures down to a more manageable 28-32°C by first ball. Good news: there is no meaningful rain threat.
| Weather Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Condition | Clear to partly cloudy, no rain forecast |
| Temperature | 38°C – 28°C (evening drop) |
| Humidity | Moderate (~40-50%) |
| Wind Speed | Light, 8-14 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | Minimal, low during match hours |
| Dew Factor | Moderate dew expected from ~14th over of 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | ~10% during match hours (7:30 PM – 10:45 PM IST) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low; a full 40-over contest is almost certain |
GT vs KKR Head-to-Head Records
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History)
| Matches Played | GT Wins | KKR Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
GT holds a dominant 3-1 record in completed matches against KKR, with one rain-abandoned fixture. GT have won both their meetings at Eden Gardens, while KKR’s lone win came at this very Narendra Modi Stadium in April 2023.
Last 5 Matches
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | April 21, 2025 | GT | 39 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 2024 | May 13, 2024 | No Result | Rain & dust storm | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| IPL 2023 | April 29, 2023 | GT | 7 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 2023 | April 9, 2023 | KKR | 3 wickets (Rinku six special) | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| IPL 2022 | April 23, 2022 | GT | 8 runs | DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai |
Rivalry Highlights Worth Knowing
- Shubman Gill leads the run charts in this fixture with 185 runs at an average of 46.25. When he partners with Sai Sudharsan for a 50-plus stand, GT has won every single time.
- Rashid Khan tops the wickets column with 7 scalps in 4 matches, averaging one wicket every 14 balls against this batting lineup.
- KKR’s highest score in this rivalry is 207/7, set in 2023. Their lowest is 148. The gap between their ceiling and floor against GT is 59 runs, a telling inconsistency.
- Rinku Singh’s six-fest against Yash Dayal in April 2023 at this very ground, five sixes off the last over, remains the most iconic moment of this fixture.
Our Prediction: GT Has Better Chances to Win Against KKR in IPL 2026 Match 25
Bottom line up front: GT win, chasing a target in the 170-185 range, comfortably by 6-7 wickets with an over in hand.
Why GT Wins
GT is structurally stronger. Shubman Gill is in his most consistent IPL rhythm, Jos Buttler has rediscovered 2022 Jos Buttler, and Prasidh Krishna is bowling like a man possessed. Add Rashid Khan on a ground where he has 34 wickets, and you have a bowling attack that will strangle KKR’s out-of-form batters.
The home factor is real. GT are unbeaten at Eden Gardens in this rivalry and have the confidence of two straight wins. KKR, meanwhile, has looked brittle in every phase of their matches so far.
Why KKR Could Win
KKR’s batting has posted 180-plus twice in five games, so they can post a total. If Finn Allen, Cameron Green, or Rinku Singh suddenly clicks, the short square boundaries at Narendra Modi Stadium can make 200 happen quickly.
Varun Chakaravarthy has a strong record against GT with 13 wickets in 9 matches. If he rips through the Gill-Sudharsan opening stand, GT’s chase becomes awkward. Also, cornered teams in the IPL have a history of producing their best, MI’s 2025 turnaround being Exhibit A.
Final Verdict
GT are favorites for five reasons: home advantage, superior current form, a stacked bowling attack led by the Purple Cap holder, Shubman Gill’s sensational vein, and an opposition that is still searching for its first win. KKR’s best-case scenario is an upset, not a blowout. For GT, this is a fixture they should not just win but win convincingly to build a net run rate ahead of the playoff run.
Final Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win by 6-7 wickets while chasing.
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of April 16, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
