🏏IPL 2026: KKR vs GT, 25th Match, Ahmedabad, 17th April 7:30pm IST🏏 - Page 2

GT vs KKR Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Shubman Gill/GT)

Shubman Gill could be the key batter for Gujarat Titans in this clash. The skipper has scored 165 runs in three matches at an impressive average of over 50, showcasing strong form at the top of the order. His role will be crucial in providing a solid start, and if he gets going, he has the ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when needed. Gill’s presence at the crease can help Gujarat post a big total, potentially pushing their scores beyond the 200-run mark and putting the opposition under pressure.

Probable Best Bowler: Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna. (Photo source: X)

Prasidh Krishna could be the key bowler for Gujarat Titans in this clash. The right-arm pacer has taken 10 wickets in four innings and is currently leading the Purple Cap race. His ability to strike in both the middle and death overs makes him a vital asset. Prasidh can break crucial partnerships and restrict the flow of runs, often turning the game in his team’s favour with timely wickets.

already out of league..nothing left anymore..just keep trying

Thanks for the tag Soni.

May the best team win.

Cheers..

Originally posted by: SoniRita

🏏IPL 2026: KKR vs GT, 25th Match, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 17/04/2026 at 7:30PM IST🏏

Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match No. 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on April 17 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Gujarat Titans currently sit sixth on the points table with two wins from four matches. After a shaky start with back-to-back losses, they bounced back strongly with consecutive victories, gaining valuable momentum. Riding high on confidence, GT will look to continue their winning run and secure their third victory of the season.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves at the bottom of the standings, having lost all four of their matches so far. The three-time champions have struggled to find consistency and are yet to register their first win of the campaign. KKR will be eager to turn things around and open their account on the points table in this crucial encounter.

Thanks for the tag, Soni!

All the best to KKR today.

https://www.reddit.com/r/KolkataKnightRiders/s/uZXGrNDxFy

Thank you Soni, for the thread and for tagging.

Let us hope today KKR performs and succeeds.

Contrasting trajectories collide - Match 25 of the Indian Premier League 2026 brings together two sides with contrasting identities but equally high ambitions as Gujarat Titans take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad.

With the tournament approaching its middle phase, this contest could have significant implications on the points table, especially with both teams eyeing momentum heading into the business end. While the Titans have found their rhythm with two consecutive wins to climb to sixth place, KKR is desperate for a turnaround, currently sitting at the bottom of the table after four losses and a washout.
Historically, GT holds the upper hand with a 3-1 lead in their head-to-head encounters, making them the clear favorites heading into this clash.

Eyeing up a hat-trick of wins - The Titans are currently on a roll after picking up back-to-back wins against the likes of DC and LSG. Gujarat's batting looks formidable with the trio of Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, and Sai Sudharsan firing at the top. Buttler has been in exceptional form, racking up 176 runs in just 4 games, while Gill follows closely with 165. Their recent win against LSG, powered by Prasidh Krishna’s 4-wicket haul and Gill’s composed fifty, suggests a team that is finding its rhythm. However, a slight vulnerability in the middle order remains an area KKR might look to exploit.

What truly sets Gujarat apart, however, is their bowling depth. The presence of world-class operators like Rashid Khan gives them a trump card in the middle overs, where he not only controls the run flow but also breaks partnerships. Alongside him, the pace unit, featuring the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna, offers new-ball penetration and death-over precision. Their ability to defend totals and choke oppositions under pressure makes them one of the most tactically sound teams in the league.

It has been a tough season for Kolkata Knight Riders, who remain winless in IPL 2026 after five matches. KKR have lost four matches, including one washed out by rain, which has given them a point. Now, Ajinkya Rahane's side travels to Ahmedabad and face Gujarat Titans

GT, on the other hand, is in sixth position with two wins and two losses in four games. Time is running out for KKR, and they still haven't found a winning template. Their overseas stars like Finn Allen and Cameron Green have been in poor form. Meanwhile, the retained capped India players, Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh, are yet to find some tempo.

In their previous game, KKR did try to rejig their batting order by promoting Sunil Narine to the opener's role. But it also saw their best powerplay batter, Rahane, go down the order. KKR's bowling struggled initially, but they are slowly finding some form now. Kartik Tyagi and Vaibhav Arora are looking more settled, but they still need Varun Chakaravarthy to get back to his usual form. The spinner has been in poor form since the beginning of the T20 World Cup knockouts.

For GT, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are on their way back to their best, and Jos Buttler is also finding some form. Prasidh Krishna has also been taking on opposition batters with his short and slow deliveries. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan has found his rhythm again. Speaking ahead of the match, GT's Glenn Phillips said, "The IPL is a very tough tournament. It's very hard to stay consistent for a long period of time. We are doing a lot of things well, we are working hard in the training, and we are doing as much as possible to prepare ourselves for the games. Obviously, every team is very strong in their own right and we go out there and try our best on each given day and hopefully we bring some results as well."