IPL 2025: Predicting GT’s playing XI for their clash against KKR

The table toppers, Gujarat Titans (GT), will face the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 39th game of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens will host this game on Monday, April 21, at 7:30 PM (IST). It will be important for the Titans to get closer to the knockout stage.

Shubman Gill’s men are currently placed at the apex of the tournament standings, with five wins and only two defeats in their seven games so far, earning 10 points to their name. They are coming off a big 7-wicket win against DC in the last game, following a 6-wicket defeat against LSG. Before that, they registered four consecutive wins in four games. A win in this game will strengthen their position at the top of the tally. 

Predicted playing XI of the Gujarat Titans for their next clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata:

Openers 

Gujarat Titans will look forward to going ahead with the same opening pair of skipper Shubman Gill and star in-form batter Sai Sudharsan. However, the duo failed in the last game against DC owing to skipper Gill’s unfortunate run-out. So, they will target making a strong comeback in the upcoming clash against KKR. 

Sai Sudharsan played a good knock of 36 runs off 21 balls, with five fours and a six in the previous game against DC. However, Gill could score only 7 runs before getting dismissed in a run-out; he will aim to leave a big impact with the bat in the next game. 

Middle-Order  

The middle-order of the Gujarat Titans will start with the star in-form wicketkeeper-batter, Jos Buttler. He smashed a match-winning and an unbeaten knock of 97 runs off just 54 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes to help his side win by 7 wickets against DC. Buttler will be followed by Sherfane Rutherford and Rahul Tewatia at numbers four and five. 

Rutherford also played an impactful knock of 43 runs off 34 balls, with one four and three sixes in the last game against DC. Besides that, Tewatia also contributed with an unbeaten 11 runs off just balls, with one four and a six. M Shahrukh Khan will also be there to bat at number six for GT in the next game against KKr.

All-Rounder  

Star Afghanistan spin-allrounder Rashid Khan could make it to the GT playing XI as a specialist all-rounder owing to his amazing batting skills lower down the order. He can hit some big shots to help GT post a big total on the board. 

Besides that, Rashid Khan will also be a crucial asset with the ball for his side, considering his unplayable and amazing spin bowling. So, the management might count on him in both roles according to the demand and situation of the game against KKR. 

Bowlers  

The bowling attack of the IPL 2022 champions might include three out-and-out pacers, including the veteran pacer Ishant Sharma, alongside Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, for the next game against KKR. Notably, Sharma bowled the most economical spell for GT in the last game against DC. He scalped 1 wicket at just 19 runs in his 3 overs. Besides him, Prasidh Krishna bowled a sensational spell, scalping 4 wickets in his four-over spell, alongside a wicket bagged by Mohammed Siraj. 

The pace trio is expected to be accompanied by the specialist spinner R Sai Kishore, who also claimed a wicket in his one-over stint during the last game against DC. He might produce some crucial overs in the middle half of the innings while bowling for his side in the upcoming 39th IPL 2025 game against KKR. 

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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