IPL 2026 KKR vs GT Preview: KKR Qualification Scenario, Pitch, Weather Report, Head To Head, Playing 11, Prediction. Kolkata Knight Riders will face Gujarat Titans in Match 60 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match will be played on Saturday, May 16. The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST, and the match will start at 7:30 PM IST.
KKR enter this match under heavy pressure. Their play-off hopes are almost hanging by a thread. They need a strong win to stay alive in the tournament. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are almost qualified with 16 points. GT is currently placed second in the points table. GT has looked more balanced this season. Their top order has been consistent, especially Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. KKR has struggled for rhythm at home. They have won only one of their four home matches this season. That poor record makes this game even more important.
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KKR Qualification Scenario
KKR still has three league matches remaining against GT, MI and DC. They can qualify with 15 points if they win all three matches. However, one of PBKS, RR, CSK or SRH must finish below 15 points. Net run rate could also play a major role in this scenario. KKR can also qualify with 13 points, but that path is more difficult. They must beat DC in that case. PBKS, RR and CSK must lose all their remaining matches. Qualification may then come down to net run rate with PBKS.
KKR vs GT: Match Details
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans, Match 60, IPL 2026
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Toss: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens Pitch Report and Kolkata Weather Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to help batters early. The ball should come nicely onto the bat in the power play. However, the surface may slow down as the game progresses. Spinners could become important during the middle overs. Dew may also play a major role in the second innings. The captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.
The weather in Kolkata is expected to remain hot and humid. The temperature may stay around 29°C during the match. There is also a chance of light rain. However, a full match is still expected. High humidity and dew could make bowling difficult later.
KKR vs GT Head-to-Head Record
KKR and GT have played six IPL matches against each other so far. The Gujarat Titans have won four matches, while the Kolkata Knight Riders have won one. One match ended with no result. GT leads the head-to-head record by 4-1. KKR will look to improve their poor record against Gujarat with a home win.
Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora.
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.
KKR vs GT Live Streaming Details
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
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Match Prediction
The Gujarat Titans start as favourites because of their stronger form and better balance. KKR can challenge them if Narine and Rinku deliver. However, GT’s batting depth and bowling strength give them the edge.
Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win.