The IPL 2025 is heating up as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) get ready to take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 39 at Eden Gardens. With KKR struggling for consistency and GT dominating the points table, this encounter could have major playoff implications.
What’s at Stake?
KKR come into the contest on the back of a disappointing loss to Punjab Kings, where they failed to chase a modest 111 and were bowled out for just 95. A loss like that dents confidence, but they’ll be aiming to turn things around at home.
Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, have shown remarkable consistency and sit comfortably at the top of the table. With their balanced squad, GT will look to continue their winning momentum and inch closer to sealing a playoff berth.
Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Pitches at Eden Gardens have generally been batting-friendly with good pace and bounce, allowing stroke makers to capitalize. Short boundaries further amplify the advantage for big-hitters. However, in the previous clash vs SRH, the surface offered turn—something KKR have been vocal about preferring at home.
That said, considering GT have Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore, going for a spin-friendly pitch might backfire. KKR need to strike a balance between home advantage and not feeding GT’s strength.
Fantasy Picks – Dream11 Prediction
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Captain Options:
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Shubman Gill – In top form this season; leads from the front
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Sunil Narine – Has been impactful with both bat and ball
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Vice-Captain Picks:
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Jos Buttler – Capable of turning the game in a few overs
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Rashid Khan – Fantasy gold with his wicket-taking ability
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Differential Picks:
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Vaibhav Arora, R Sai Kishore, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
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Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, R Sai Kishore
Impact Sub: Ishant Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy
Impact Sub: Anrich Nortje
