Match 39 of the TATA IPL 2025 features a high-stakes battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). Scheduled for April 21 at 7:30 PM IST, the match will be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata — KKR’s home turf. Both teams are eyeing vital points as we move into the second half of the tournament.
Match Details
| Match | KKR vs GT, Match 39 – IPL 2025 |
| Date | April 21, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network & JioCinema App |
Current Standings
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.984 |
| KKR | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | +0.547 |
GT are currently top of the table, while KKR sit at 6th, struggling for consistency.
Toss Prediction: Who Will Win the Toss Today?
Recent Toss Stats
| Team | Toss Wins (Last 5 Matches) | Toss Win % |
|---|---|---|
| KKR | 2/5 | 40% |
| GT | 3/5 | 60% |
In all 3 previous completed matches between KKR and GT, Gujarat Titans have won the toss every time.
Toss Winner Prediction: Gujarat Titans (GT)
GT are likely to continue their strong toss-winning trend, especially against KKR.Kolkata Knight Riders Won & Chose to Bowl
Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly
- Average 1st Innings Score: 190+
- Dew Factor: Minimal in evening games
- Best Strategy: Bat first and put up a big total
Teams batting first have won 2 out of 3 matches here this season after scoring 200+ totals. Expect a high-scoring contest.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Key Players
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Ajinkya Rahane – 221 runs
- Varun Chakravarthy – 10 wickets
- Harshit Rana – 10 wickets
Gujarat Titans
- Sai Sudharsan – 365 runs
- Jos Buttler – 315 runs (97* in last game)
- Prasidh Krishna – 14 wickets (Purple Cap leader)
- Mohammed Siraj – 11 wickets
Match Winner Prediction: Gujarat Titans
GT have been more consistent and dominant in all departments. Their recent win over DC with a record chase adds to their momentum. KKR, on the other hand, are struggling with form and team balance.
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Head-to-Head Record: KKR vs GT
| Matches Played | KKR Wins | GT Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
GT have the upper hand historically and are in much better form this season.
Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma
Final Prediction Summary
| Toss Winner | Match Winner |
|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | Gujarat Titans |
GT are expected to win both the toss and the match today at Eden Gardens. With solid form, sharper bowling attack, and a settled top order, they hold a clear edge over KKR.
