Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Gujarat Titans in the 60th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 on May 16 at Eden Gardens, with the game set to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Ajinkya Rahane will captain KKR, while Shubman Gill will lead GT. Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars like Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Jos Buttler, and Sai Sudharsan. It will be intriguing to see the final playing XIs that each side settles on ahead of this important clash.
Match Details
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match No. | 58th T20 |
| Date | 16 May 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| Broadcast | Star Sports |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Kolkata Knight Riders Team Form (Last 5 Matches) | Gujarat Titans Team Form (Last 5 Matches) |
|---|---|
| L | W |
| W | W |
| W | W |
| W | W |
| W | W |
Head-to-Head in T20I‘s
| KKR vs GT Head-to-Head Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Gujarat Titans Won | 4 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders Won | 1 |
| No Result / Abandoned | 1 |
Who Will Win PBKS VS MI?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 48–53 | 175-185 |
| Scenario 2 | Gujarat Titans | 52–58 | 190-200 |
| Scenario 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 60+ | 205+ |
| Scenario 4 | Gujarat Titans | 40–45 | 165-170 |
Top Batters to Watch – PBKS VS MI
| Player | Team | IPL 2026 Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | Kolkata Knight Riders | 352 |
| Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 428 |
| Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 401 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – PBKS VS MI
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets (Total) |
|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakravarthy | Kolkata Knight Riders | 96 |
| Rashid Khan | Gujarat Titans | 168 |
| Mohammed Siraj | Gujarat Titans | 101 |
| Sunil Narine | Kolkata Knight Riders | 186 |
| Vaibhav Arora | Kolkata Knight Riders | 32 |