Match Preview – KKR vs GT, Match 39, IPL 2025
It’s time for a high-octane battle as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 39 of IPL 2025. The match will be played on April 21, 2025, at the legendary Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, KKR are trying to bounce back into the playoff race. On the other hand, Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans are sitting comfortably at the top of the table and look like one of the strongest sides this season.
One of the most exciting mini-battles in this clash will be between GT’s Rashid Khan, one of the world’s best T20 spinners, and KKR’s Andre Russell, a feared power-hitter in the death overs.
Head-to-Head Stats: Rashid Khan vs Andre Russell in IPL
This is a classic case of a mystery spinner vs power hitter, and surprisingly, Rashid Khan has dominated this battle.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings | 9 |
| Runs Scored | 28 |
| Balls Faced | 27 |
| Batting Average | 7 |
| Batting SR | 103.7 |
| 4s | 2 |
| 6s | 2 |
| Wickets Taken | 4 |
| Extras | 5 |
In 8 innings, Russell has scored just 28 runs off Rashid Khan, facing 27 balls — a strike rate of 103.07. Rashid has dismissed him four times.
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Expert Take
While Andre Russell is known for smashing even the best bowlers out of the park, Rashid Khan’s clever variations and pace through the air have troubled him consistently. Russell has only managed 4 boundaries (2 four, 2 sixes) in 27 balls against Rashid, which is very rare for a player of his caliber.
This tells us that Rashid doesn’t just contain Russell — he traps him, forcing errors with pressure and precision. Every time Russell comes out to bat, GT would look to bring Rashid into the attack to keep him quiet or even take him out.
