Gujarat Titans are expected to field an unchanged winning combination for Match 25 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium on April 17, 2026. Shubman Gill’s men have found their rhythm with back-to-back victories, and the captain is unlikely to tinker with success.
KKR, however, face selection headaches with Finn Allen’s poor form continuing despite multiple chances. The three-time champions may consider changes to their struggling top-order, with Ajinkya Rahane potentially opening alongside Allen.
Both teams possess quality squads, but GT’s settled combination gives them a significant advantage.
GT vs KKR Match 25 Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 25th Match, IPL 2026 |
| Teams | Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Date | 17 April, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Gujarat Titans Playing 11
GT are set to retain their winning combination that delivered convincing victories against Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. The Gill-Sudharsan opening pair has been effective, while Jos Buttler’s return to form strengthens the top-order.
For a closer look at the key names who could shape this game, check the GT vs KKR players to watch.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| Shubman Gill (C) | Batter |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| Glenn Phillips | All-Rounder |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-Rounder |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Ashok Sharma | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
Impact Player Options: Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Jason Holder, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11
KKR face selection dilemmas with multiple players underperforming this season. Finn Allen’s poor numbers (81 runs at 16.2 average in 5 matches) may force a change at the top, but the management has shown faith in him.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Finn Allen | Batter |
| Ajinkya Rahane (C) | Batter |
| Cameron Green | All-Rounder |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Rovman Powell | Batter |
| Rinku Singh | Batter |
| Sunil Narine | All-Rounder |
| Ramandeep Singh | All-Rounder |
| Anukul Roy | Bowler |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| Vaibhav Arora | Bowler |
| Kartik Tyagi | Bowler |
Impact Player Options: Manish Pandey, Blessing Muzarabani, Navdeep Saini, Tim Seifert, Rahul Tripathi
Gujarat Titans Full Squad IPL 2026
- Batters: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Tom Banton
- All-Rounders: Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Arshad Khan, Nishant Sindhu
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Luke Wood, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Kulwant Khejroliya
Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squad IPL 2026
- Batters: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Sarthak Ranjan
- Wicketkeepers: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Tejasvi Dahiya, Tim Seifert
- All-Rounders: Cameron Green, Rinku Singh (VC), Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Venkatesh Iyer
- Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Navdeep Saini, Rahul Tripathi, Luvnith Sisodia, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
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Frequently Asked Questions
GT’s Impact Player options include Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Jason Holder, Kulwant Khejroliya, and Anuj Rawat.
KKR’s Impact Player options include Manish Pandey, Blessing Muzarabani, Tim Seifert, Navdeep Saini, and Rahul Tripathi.
Teams batting first typically choose bowling reinforcements to defend totals, while chasing teams favor batting options due to dew factor.
Heavy dew typically forms after sunset at Ahmedabad, making the ball slippery and reducing bowling effectiveness in the second innings.
If batting second, GT should opt for Shahrukh Khan for death-overs power-hitting. If batting first, Jason Holder provides bowling reinforcement.
