The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is surpassing records of live viewership due to high-profile rivalries. Fans are getting engaged badly with live IPL matches, due to thrilling finishes, star players, and non-stop action. Get ready to enjoy the next match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Gujarat Titans. Below are the KKR vs GT match prediction today, betting tips on 96 bet.ย
KKR vs GT Match Preview & Team Form Analysis
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Match Date, Time & Venue Details
| Category | Details |
| Match | KKR vs GT – 60th Match – Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, May 16 |
| Time | 7:30 PM LOCAL, 2:00 PM GMT, 7:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM ET |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| City | Kolkata, India |
| Capacity | 63,000 |
| Ends | High Court End, Pavilion End |
| Hosts To | Bengal, Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Streaming (India) | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Recent Form & Team Performance
In the recent five matches, KKR won three, and GT also won three matches. Check KKR and GT’s recent match details:
Key details of recent KKR matches in IPL 2026
- May 3 (Match 45): KKR won by 7 wickets vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH 165/10, KKR 169/3).
- April 26 (Match 38): KKR won by Super Over vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG 155/8, KKR 155/7).
- April 19 (Match 28): KKR won by 4 wickets vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR 155/9, KKR 161/6).
Key details of recent GT matches in IPL 2026
- Match 46 (May 3): GT (167-6) beat PBKS (163-9) by 4 wickets.
- Match 42 (May 1): GT (158-6) beat RCB (155) by 4 wickets.
- Match 37 (Apr 27): GT (162-2) beat CSK (158-7) by 8 wickets.
- Match 34 (Apr 24): RCB (206-5) beat GT (205-3) by 5 wickets.
- Match 30 (Apr 20): MI (199-5) beat GT (100) by 99 runs.ย
KKR vs GT Pitch Report & Ground Conditions
The 60th match of IPL 2026 will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It is the home ground of KKR; they played more than 50 matches out of 100, which gives them a plentiful experience. Download the 96 app, get the best prediction tips today based on the pitch report.ย
Stadium Stats & Pitch Analysis
In the KKR vs GT pitch report, the venue is suitable for batters, and high-scoring records have been seen from there. The boundaries are small to assist the batters in making boundaries. Later, the bowlers get into the game and take wickets in the middle overs mostly.
Weather Report & Toss Impact
The weather at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is cloudy, temperature lies around 30 degrees Celsius. Due to the dew factor, the toss-winning team can choose chasing, as chasing sides have won 57 out of 102 IPL matches here.
KKR vs GT Playing XI & Team News
Below are the most predicted lineups for the playing XI in KKR vs GT:
Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted XI
Finn Allen, SP Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), RK Singh, C Green, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, AS Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, R Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, K Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma
KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Picks
In, KKR vs GT dream11 prediction, bet on the chasing team, as the pitch favours them, but any sudden wicket can slow down the game. This makes difficult for the chasing to surpass the goal. Focus on GTโs players, as currently they are in good form than KKR.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Choice Type | Player | Team |
| Captain (Safe) | Sunil Narine | KKR |
| Vice-Captain (Safe) | Shubman Gill | GT |
| Captain (Grand League) | Jos Buttler | GT |
| Vice-Captain (Grand League) | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR |
| Alternate VC | Rashid Khan | GT |
Top Fantasy Players & Budget Picks
| Player | Team | Role | Type |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | Allrounder | Top |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | Top |
| Jos Buttler | GT | Batter | Top |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | Batter | Top |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | Bowler | Top |
| Anukul Roy | KKR | Allrounder | Budget |
| Prashant Solanki | KKR | Bowler | Budget |
| Manav Suthar | GT | Allrounder | Budget |
KKR vs GT Odds & IPL Betting Tips
Get KKR vs GT betting tips, on 96, like, whatโs the best time to place a bet, what are the key factors to focus on during live IPL betting? In KKR vs GT odds, GT is likely to have lower odds, because the team looks stronger in records and current performance. But always check the live odds on various betting markets to get the accuracy.ย
IPL Betting Strategy for Today’s Match
Use the strategies in IPL betting:ย
- Bet on match winner after toss – home teams win 65% at Eden Gardens.
- Total runs over 340 – KKR games average 375+ at home venue.
- Top batsman Sunil Narine – 280 runs + 12 wickets this season
Best Live IPL Betting Tips & Predictions
Live IPL betting is the most exciting, and fans enjoy it. Below are the IPL betting predictions:
- Powerplay runs KKR over 55 – Narine-Gill openers average 60/1 early.
- Rashid Khan 1+ wicket by 10th over – dominates middle overs at Eden.
- Last 5 overs 75+ runs – high-scoring death overs at Kolkata (Avg 82).
Safe Betting Options & Winning Insights
- Both teams 160+ runs – Eden Gardens 72% matches see totals above 170.
- Sunil Narine 40+ points – consistent allrounder (Avg 52 fantasy pts).
- Match goes to 19th over – 68% KKR home games reach final overs.
KKR vs GT Match Prediction & Winning Chances
In KKR vs GT, the match prediction is that things are going to be close in this match. Key performers of KKR Sunil Narine (All-rounder), Varun Chakaravarthy (spinner), and Ajinkya Rahane (batter) are the dominating players, whose bowling attack and runs led the team to win. However, key batters of GT Shubman Gill (373 runs), Sai Sudharsan (328 runs), and Jos Buttler (309 runs) and the bowling attack by Kagiso Rabada are the main reasons for their victories in IPL 2026. So, the match is going to be top-notch, and fans will get a slight idea which team is going to win after the powerplay overs in the first innings. Know the best live competitive odds on the 96 app.
Winning Probability Analysis
Kolkata Knight Ridersโ winning probability: 45%
Gujarat Titansโ winning probability: 55%
Final Match Prediction
The Gujarat Titans are currently giving strong competition to their opponent and have gained more points than KKR. So, GT is more likely to win this match. However, the venue for this match is KKRโs home pitch, and they have the advantage of it. Keep tracking live betting odds on the 96 bet app. Enjoy the live match!

