In the 60th match of the IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT). Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a disappointing performance in their previous match, going down by 6 wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Batting first, KKR posted a competitive total of 192, but Bengaluru chased it down in the final over. KKR got off to a strong start from the top order, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi scoring 71 off 46 balls. Moreover, Rinku Singh also played a brilliant knock of 49 off 39 balls, while Cameron Green added a useful 32, helping the team reach a respectable total.

With the ball, Kartik Tyagi was the standout performer, picking up three wickets. But he did not get support from the other bowlers, due to which, despite having a big total, Kolkata’s bowlers failed to defend it.

On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans put in an excellent performance in their previous match, securing an 82-run victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Batting first, Gujarat posted a total of 168 runs; in response, Sunrisers got all out on 86.

With the bat, Sai Sudharshan led the way with a steady 61 runs, while Washington Sundar added a valuable 50. In the bowling department, Jason Holder made a powerful impact, claiming three wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs. While Kagiso Rabada also contributed effectively, picking up three wickets. The Titans’ excellent bowling performance helped them to get an easy victory.

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The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is generally considered ‌an excellent one for batting, with a fast outfield making runs easy. Flat pitch with true bounce, allowing batters to dominate. While fast bowlers can get early movement, it often slows down, aiding spinners. With small boundaries and dew as a factor, chasing is highly advantageous. The average first-inning score at this venue is 176 runs.

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