GT vs. KKR IPL Match 39 - when and where to watch, venue, playing XIs, Pitch Report, Weather

The home team, KKR, is coming off a disappointing defeat to Punjab Kings, where they were bowled out for a mere 95 while chasing just 112. Despite being heavy favorites at 62/2, they suffered a surprising collapse, thanks to quality bowling from Yuzvendra Chahal and pacers Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen. 

This loss exposed KKR’s vulnerability under pressure and their inconsistent batting. However, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Harshit Rana have impressed with the ball, especially in the middle overs. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side is currently in sixth place with three wins from seven games.

On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans have been a solid unit this season, especially with their batting. In their latest clash, GT chased down a 204-run target against Delhi Capitals, thanks to Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 97 off 51 balls. His knock was instrumental in scripting GT’s first successful chase of a 200+ target. 




Valuable support from Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford helped steady the ship in the middle overs, while Rahul Tewatia provided the finishing touches. GT’s bowling has also held firm in crucial phases, with Prasidh Krishna and Sai Kishore playing key roles in containing opposition batters.

Check all the details given below regarding the match: -

KKR vs GT IPL Match Details

Match: KKR vs GT 39th Match of IPL 2025

Captains: 
Ajinkya Rahane is going to lead Kolkata knight Riders

Shubman Gill will lead Gujarat Titans

When: Monday, April 21st, 2025

The match is going to start at 07.30 p.m. (IST)

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Head-to-head of these two teams: Both teams have played 04 matches against each other. Out of which Gujarat Titans has won 2 matches and Kolkata Knight Riders has won 1 match with zero ties, and 1 match ended up in no result.

Likely playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane ©, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, and Varun Chakaravarthy.

Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Gujarat Titans (GT):

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill ©, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, and Ishant Sharma.

Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford

Pitch report

The Eden Gardens pitch is likely to have a bit of grass, and the surface is expected to be firm. Batters can trust the bounce early on, and with short square boundaries, shot-making will be easy. As the game progresses, the pitch could grip a little, making batting slightly tricky. The dew could influence the second innings. Spinners and pacers will both find some assistance, especially as the pitch slows down. With temperatures soaring to 36°C, rain isn’t expected to play spoilsport.

Best players from both of the teams

Best Batsman: Jos Buttler

Best Bowler: Varun Chakaravarthy

Weather forecast for today in Kolkata

Maximum temperature: 35°C
Minimum temperature: 28°C
Wind speed: 16 Km/h
Chances of rain: 0%
Capacity of stadium: 68,000

Prediction to win: Team Bowling is most likely to win the match

Where to Watch: Watch the fastest score on our app


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