Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Return to Eden Gardens after about a month, when they are in good form Gujarat Titans (GT) in the side match 60 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) Saturday, May 16.
KKR needs a miracle to qualify for the playoffs as their four-match winning streak was ended by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last match. Ajinkya Rahane's team is in eighth place with nine points from 11 matches.
On the other hand, GT is already in the playoffs after five consecutive wins. The 2022 champions' last win in the tournament came against Sunrisers Hyderabad, when they bowled out the opposition for just 86 runs in the second innings.
Both sides, having defended the total in their previous games, decided to bring in a bowler as their impact sub. KKR went ahead and gave Saurabh Dubey an IPL debut when he came off the bench in the second innings GT Called up their designated impact player, Prasidh Krishna, who took two wickets.
Potential impact players for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
rovman powell: If KKR decides to play three foreign players in their playing eleven against GT, the West Indies international could come in as a batting option off the bench.
Mathisha Pathirana: Mathisha Pathirana, bought for Rs 18 crore in the mini auction, is yet to make his debut for KKR but remains a useful bowling option when defending the total.
Ramandeep Singh: A former regular player who has recently lost his place in the eleven, Ramandeep Singh is an ideal choice to come in at the bottom end of the innings to score quick runs.
Navdeep SainiNavdeep Saini, who has not been able to take any wicket this season, also has IPL experience with 23 wickets in his career.
efficient room: Yet to play the professional game in this career, Daksh Kamra is a 23-year-old legbreak bowler.
Potential impact players for Gujarat Titans (GT):
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Prasidh Krishna: Defending the total, GT's designated Impact Subs option, Prasidh Krishna has taken 14 wickets in eight matches this season.
glen phillips: Glenn Phillips lost his place in the playing eleven to Jason Holder, but he will remain an important player on the bench if needed.
Kumar Kushgra: The 21-year-old player was a key part of Jharkhand's SMAT-winning team, but has played only one game in the entire season.
Sai Kishore: Sai Kishore was a key player for GT last season, but this season he has played just once, where he did not get any wicket.
Ishant Sharma: IPL great, Ishant Sharma has not played a game for GT yet this season, but he remains a good option to come in and bowl when required.
Expert opinion and final prediction
- home advantage: KKR won their last home match against Rajasthan Royals, their only win at the Eden Gardens this season.
- recent form: GT has not only been in great form this season, but also has a 3-1 record against KKR in their last five matches.
- balanced side: The teams on both sides are evenly balanced in Saturday's game, with GT having a slight advantage.
- Prediction: With these factors in favour, it is difficult to look beyond Gujarat Titans against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 60.
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