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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will meet the in-form Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 60th match of IPL 2026. Eden Gardens, Kolkata will host this game on 16th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. GT are second in the table, while KKR are in the eighth position. Gujarat won the first game between the two sides by five wickets.

KKR are almost out of the playoffs race. They have won four matches and lost six with one no result until now. They had four wins in a row before losing their last game against RCB. Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Rinku Singh are the in-form batters for KKR, while the others have unfortunately failed to get going this season. 

Kartik Tyagi (16 wickets), Sunil Narine (11 wickets), and Varun Chakarvarthy are the top performers for KKR with the ball. They need those three to lead the way to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

On the other hand, GT have won five matches on the trot. The bowlers, especially the pacers, have been the main reason for their excellent performance. Kagiso Rabada, Jason Holder, and Mohammed Siraj have complemented the likes of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler beautifully.

IPL 2026 60th Match: KKR vs GT Probable Playing XIIs

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Finn Allen, 2. Ajinkya Rahane (c), 3. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 4. Cameron Green, 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Manish Pandey, 8. Sunil Narine, 9. Anukul Roy, 10. Vaibhav Arora, 11. Kartik Tyagi, 12. Varun Chakaravarthy

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Arshad Khan, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Mohammed Siraj 12. Prasidh Krishna

Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Eden Gardens is 187.33 runs in three completed matches. The spinners have come into play in the last couple of matches played here but the batters, once set, can play their shots.

Overall, a good batting wicket with some aid for the spinners is expected. Teams may prefer chasing but teams batting first have won two of the three matches played here this season.

Scattered thunderstorms are predicted one hour before the game starts but we should get a full game. The temperature will be around 32 degrees Celsius when the game starts.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for KKR vs GT: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Jos Buttler has been in decent form in IPL 2026. He averages 32.27 at a strike rate of 147.91 with two fifties this season. He has failed to convert his starts into big scores but he likes playing against KKR. Buttler will be a good C/VC choice.
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi has 340 runs in 11 innings at an average of 34, striking at 139.34 with four fifties. He’s been the best batter for KKR in this season and will be a must in your fantasy teams.

Key batter picks: 

• Sai Sudharsan has 501 runs in 11 and he’s the highest run-scorer for GT in IPL 2026. He averages 41.75 at a strike rate of 155.10 with 5 fifties and a century. Sudharsan will be an ideal C/VC option too. 
• Shubman Gill scored 86 in the first game against KKR this season. He is averaging 42.45 for his 467 runs in 11 games. He has four half-centuries as well. Gill is looking in good touch, and will fancy his chances against KKR in this match. He will be the best C/VC pick.
• Rinku Singh is in great form in the last few innings for KKR. He has been a key batter in the middle order and has scored 286 runs in nine innings at an average of 71.50 with a strike rate of 148.95. Rinku will be someone you can’t miss out on. 
• Finn Allen has 228 runs in eight matches with a strike rate of 207.27. This includes a century. Allen can tackle GT’s pace attack and take them on. He can go berserk on his day and win matches on his own. Try him as captain in some teams.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Cameron Green has 264 runs this season with only one fifty. He hasn’t been at his fluent best but he’ll bat at four and may bowl an over or two. Green will be a good fantasy pick. He scored 79 in the first meeting against GT this season.
• Sunil Narine has been bowling well like always and will be KKR’s best bet against the GT top order. Narine has 11 wickets at an economy of just 6.64 in IPL 2026.
• Jason Holder has been the one of the best players for GT since his inclusion in the XI. He is bowling really well and is capable with the bat too. Holder has 13 wickets in six games at an economy of just 6.75 and strike rate of 10.3. Holder will be another excellent C/VC choice.

Key bowler picks: 

• Rashid Khan will trouble KKR’s middle order. He can go through any batting unit on his day. He has 16 wickets and has been Gujarat’s best bowler this season after Rabada. 
• Kagiso Rabada has 21 wickets to his name in 12 matches. He’s picking up wickets for fun with the new ball with his hard lengths and high pace. Rabada will pose a threat to KKR’s top order. He’s someone you can’t miss out on in your fantasy teams.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Prasidh Krishna
• Washington Sundar
• Ajinkya Rahane
• Kartik Tyagi

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head-to-Head: 6 matches; GT 4 and KKR 2.
• Gujarat has won the last four games against KKR and haven’t lost against them since 2023. 
• Shubman Gill vs. Sunil Narine (T20s): 42 runs, 2 dismissals in 33 deliveries.
• Rovman Powell vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 33 runs, 3 dismissals in 44 deliveries.
• Jos Buttler vs. Varun Chakaravarthy (T20s): 69 runs, 3 dismissals in 41 deliveries.
• Sai Sudharsan vs. Sunil Narine (T20s): 30 runs, 2 dismissals in 26 deliveries.

IPL 2026 60th Match: KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 60th Match: KKR vs GT Match Prediction: Who will win?

Gujarat will start as the clear favourites to win this game. Their batting has been in good form while the bowlers are breathing fire. But, they won’t get conditions like home at the Eden where KKR can target their pacers. 

The law of averages may come into play and we can see KKR playing as a unit.
Kolkata Knight Riders to win.

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