The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is set to host a high-stakes encounter tonight as Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans (GT) face a reeling Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 25 of IPL 2026. The narrative couldn’t be more contrasting: GT has found its rhythm with two consecutive wins, while KKR is enduring its worst start in franchise history, sitting at the bottom of the table with zero wins from five matches. With rumours of a leadership change and a bowling attack plagued by injuries, KKR faces an uphill battle against the home favourites on April 17, 2026.
GT vs KKR Winner Prediction: IPL 2026 Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 25 |
| Date | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| GT Form | W, W, L, L, L (Recent first) |
| KKR Form | L, L, L, L, L |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is likely to be a very batter-friendly one with a red-soil base that allows the ball to bounce and carry quite well. In fact, nabot historically, this venue has been a good place for the players who are able to make use of the hard new ball during the power play effectively. So, that being said, the very hot heatwave in Ahmedabad, resulting in the temperature of 41 °C, may turn the pitch into a dry one and, as a result, offer some assistance or ‘grip’ to the spin bowlers like Rashid Khan and Varun Chakaravarthy as the game goes on. By evening, the temperature is expected to fall to around 31 °C, and dew is going to be a big factor, which means the captain who wins the toss is most probably going to go for the chasing option.
GT vs KKR Winner Prediction: Probably Playing XIs
Speculation is rife that KKR will finally pull the trigger on a leadership change. With Ajinkya Rahane struggling for form, Rinku Singh is rumoured to take over the captaincy tonight. Furthermore, the ₹18 crore sensation Matheesha Pathirana is most likely to miss out due to a calf injury
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Sunil Narine, Tim Seifert (WK), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh (C), Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
GT vs KKR Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2026 Match Between Gujarat Titans And Kolkata Knight Riders?
According to the latest statistical data and match performance indicators, the Gujarat Titans (GT) are the strong favourites to win Match 25 of IPL 2026. The primary reason for this dominance is the contrasting form of the two sides; while Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler have provided stability at the top for GT, KKR is currently enduring a nightmare 5-match winless streak. The “Home Advantage” at the Narendra Modi Stadium also plays a massive role, as KKR has historically struggled against GT’s pace trio of Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj on this hard-length surface. Unless Rinku Singh or Sunil Narine produces a once-in-a-season individual masterclass, the depth and momentum of the Gujarat Titans are expected to carry them to their third consecutive victory tonight.
GT vs KKR Toss Winner Prediction: Gujarat Titans (GT).
GT vs KKR Match Winner Prediction: Gujarat Titans (GT).
