IPL 2026: KKR vs GT Match Prediction, Match 60 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Kolkata and Gujarat?
Ajinkya Rahane, Shubman Gill (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 15 May 2026, 07:58 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Saturday, May 16, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR find themselves in a precarious position heading into the fixture, after losing their last match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The Ajinkya Rahane-led side is ranked eighth on the IPL 2026 points table with nine points from 11 games, and another loss will knock them out of the playoffs race. On the other hand, GT are coming into the fixture on the back of five successive victories. They have a great chance to climb to the top of the points table with another commanding win in the upcoming fixture.
KKR vs GT Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, May 16 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | 60 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
Eden Gardens Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 104 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 43 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 59 |
| No Result | 02 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 168 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 154 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 261/6 (20 ovs) by KKR vs PBKS, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 49/10 (9.4) by RCB vs KKR, 2017 |
| Highest Score Chased | 262 [262/2 in 18.4 overs] by PBKS vs KKR, 2024 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 131 by KKR vs RCB 2017 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | High | Moderate | Good |
| Bounce | Decent | Moderate | Helpful |
| Movement | Minimal | Minimal | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
KKR vs GT Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Gujarat Titans | 4 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 |
KKR vs GT Playing 11 with Impact sub
Kolkata Knight Riders
Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora, Saurabh Dubey
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill (capt), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna/R Sai Kishore
Players to watch out for in KKR vs GT
Shubman Gill
The GT skipper had a rare failure in the previous fixture, getting dismissed for 5 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gill has led from the front in the ongoing season, having scored 467 runs from 11 innings at an average of 42.45 and a strike rate of 158.30. As Gujarat eye to finish in the top two, the onus again will be on Gill to help them register crucial wins in the final few fixtures of the league stage.
Sunil Narine
The off-spinner has had a good season so far with 11 wickets from ten matches at an average of 23.54 and an economy of 6.64. With KKR having their back against the wall, they desperately need Narine to run through GT’s famed batting line-up in the favourable conditions at the Eden Gardens.
Today's Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
