The Gujarat Titans started playing in 2022, so they are a new team. Kolkata Knight Riders are much older and have won 3 IPL titles. Still, the Gujarat Titans have done better in this rivalry so far.
Both teams have played 5 matches. Gujarat Titans have won 3 games, Kolkata Knight Riders have won 1, and 1 match was canceled because of rain and a dust storm in Ahmedabad in 2024.
Even though GT has mostly dominated, KKR’s one win was very special. In 2023, KKR needed 29 runs in the last over. Rinku Singh hit five sixes in a row and helped his team win on the last ball. It was one of the most exciting finishes in IPL history.
After that, the Gujarat Titans came back strong in 2025 and beat KKR by 39 runs at Eden Gardens. Overall, GT still has the upper hand in this rivalry.
GT vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
The head-to-head record stands at 3-1 in favour of GT across 5 matches, with 1 no result, since their first meeting in 2022. GT and KKR both won the title after years of meetings, with GT winning the IPL in 2022 and KKR claiming their third title in 2024.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 |
| GT Won | 3 |
| KKR Won | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Highest Score (KKR) | 207/7 |
| Highest Score (GT) | 204/4 |
GT vs KKR at Different Venues
Here is the head-to-head record of KKR and GT at their home grounds, respectively.
At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT and KKR have played twice at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In 2023, KKR won in the most extraordinary fashion through Rinku Singh’s five-sixes final over, while the 2024 fixture at this venue was washed out without a ball being bowled.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 2 |
| KKR Won | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| GT Won | 0 |
At Eden Gardens, Kolkata
GT and KKR have played twice at Eden Gardens. GT won both the matches against 3-time IPL winners.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 2 |
| GT Won | 2 |
| KKR Won | 0 |
GT vs KKR Head-to-Head Team Records
Across 5 matches, GT and KKR have produced some remarkable team performances. The rivalry has swung between high-scoring run-fests and well-contested bowling battles.
Highest Team Totals in GT vs KKR Matches
KKR’s 207/7 in the unforgettable 2023 match at Ahmedabad, the one Rinku Singh won with five sixes, is the highest team total in this rivalry. GT’s 204/4 in the same match is their highest score against KKR.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKR | 207/7 | Won | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| GT | 204/4 | Lost | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| GT | 198/4 | Won | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| GT | 180/3 | Won | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| KKR | 179/7 | Lost | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Lowest Team Totals in GT vs KKR Matches
KKR’s 148/8 by GT’s disciplined attack in the 2022 season opener at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai is the lowest total in this rivalry.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKR | 148/8 | Lost | DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai |
| GT | 156/9 | Won | DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai |
| KKR | 159/8 | Lost | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| KKR | 179/7 | Lost | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| GT | 198/3 | Won | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
GT vs KKR Head-to-Head Batting Records
Let’s have a look at the batting stats in this rivalry.
Best Individual Batting Performances
Shubman Gill’s 90 off 55 balls vs KKR is the highest individual score in this rivalry.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (GT) | 90 (55) | 163.63 |
| Venkatesh Iyer (KKR) | 83 (40) | 208 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (KKR) | 81 (39) | 207.69 |
| Hardik Pandya (MI) | 67 (49) | 136.73 |
| Vijay Shankar (GT) | 63* (24) | 262.5 |
Most Runs in GT vs KKR Matches
Vijay Shankar leads the run-scoring charts in this rivalry with 114, followed by Venkatesh Iyer’s 111 runs.
| Batters | Innings | Runs | Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 4 | 185 | 46.3 | 90 |
| Venkatesh Iyer (KKR) | 4 | 125 | 31.25 | 83 |
| Rinku Singh (KKR) | 4 | 119 | 40 | 48* |
GT vs KKR Head-to-Head Bowling Records
After batting records, let’s have a look at the bowling stats.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
Andre Russell’s 4/5 is the best individual performance by a bowler in GT vs KKR matches.
| Player | Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell (KKR) | 4/5 | 5 |
| Tim Southee (KKR) | 3/24 | 6 |
| Mohammed Shami (GT) | 3/33 | 8 |
| Rashid Khan (GT) | 3/37 | 9.25 |
| Mohammed Shami (GT) | 2/20 | 5 |
Most Wickets in GT vs KKR Matches
Mohammad Shami is the leading wicket-taker with 6 wickets in 3 matches. Andre Russell and Rashid Khan are tied at the 2nd best of the wicket-taking charts in this rivalry, each having claimed 5 wickets.
| Bowlers | Inns. | Wkts. | Econ. | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan (GT) | 4 | 7 | 8.61 | 3/37 |
| Mohammed Shami (GT) | 3 | 6 | 6.75 | 3/33 |
| Andre Russell (KKR) | 3 | 6 | 9.8 | 4/5 |
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Conclusion: GT Lead KKR 3-1
The rivalry between the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders is new, and the Gujarat Titans lead it 3-1.
Even though GT is ahead overall, the most memorable moment belongs to KKR. In 2023, Rinku Singh hit five sixes in a row in the last over when KKR needed 29 runs from 5 balls. This incredible performance turned an almost impossible situation into a famous win.
Both teams have talented players and strong squads. As they play more matches, this rivalry is likely to become even more exciting and memorable.
