IPL 2025: KKR vs GT Match 39 Overview – Pitch Report, Playing XI & Head-to-Head

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 39 of the ongoing IPL 2025 at their home ground, the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday, April 20.
Home team KKR is slightly disappointed with their previous game, where they failed to chase a low target of 111 against PBKS. Their batting lineup collapsed under pressure from the PBKS bowlers, and they were bowled out for just 95. KKR is currently placed seventh on the points table. A win in this match could improve their position to sixth place and keep their hopes alive for qualifying for the Playoffs.

Meanwhile, GT secured an impressive 7-wicket victory against table-toppers DC in their previous match. GT chased a challenging target of 203. Jos Buttler led the GT with a brilliant unbeaten knock of 97 off 54 balls. Therefore, GT is at the top of the points table, and they will be eager to continue their winning streak in this match as well.

KKR vs GT Match Details

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Pitch and Conditions

The Pitch is likely to have a bit of grass, and the surface is expected to be firm. The dew could have a significant influence during the second innings. Both spinners and pacers will get some assistance, especially as the pitch slows down.

Batters can expect a consistent bounce early on, and with short square boundaries, shot-making will be easy. However, as the game progresses, the pitch could grip a little, making batting slightly tricky.

The temperature is expected to be around 36°C, so no rain is expected and the weather is unlikely to interrupt the game.

The captain who wins the toss is likely to opt to bowl first, aiming to exploit the early. Bowling-friendly conditions and take advantage of the dew-assisted, batting-friendly conditions while chasing under lights.

KKR vs GT Probable Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders

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

Impact Player 

Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Gujarat Titans

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

Impact Player 

Sherfane Rutherford

KKR vs GT Head-to-Head Overview

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IPL 2025 Points Table

Note: Points Table as on 20 April 2025 11:59 PM (IST)