IPL 2026: KKR vs GT, Match 60 – Top player battles to watch out for

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 16. 

The Knight Riders faced a heavy defeat against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last game, and will enter this encounter under immense pressure. If they lose, they will get eliminated from the competition. 

GT, on the other hand, are an in-form side, having won five of their last five matches. So, with things at stake for both the sides, this promises to be a cracking encounter. 

Here are the top player battles from KKR vs GT, Match 60:

3) Cameron Green vs Rashid Khan

The most expensive overseas player in IPL history, Cameron Green, will go up against one of IPL’s greatest players, Rashid Khan, in this intriguing faceoff. Green will come in at number 4 for KKR, and this is the exact phase when Rashid operates for GT with the ball in hand.

The Afghan spinner is finally delivering with the ball after a few quiet seasons for GT. He has picked up 16 wickets so far, and can pose a great challenge against Green. The Aussie, on the other hand, has scored 264 runs. 

2) Sunil Narine vs Shubman Gill

Sunil Narine still is KKR’s most valuable player, especially with the ball. The veteran spinner has been sensational with the ball this season, picking up 11 with an economy rate of 6.64. He can choke the opposition’s batting line-up with his tight bowling in the middle overs.

But if there is anyone in the GT line-up that can handle Narine, it is their captain Shubman Gill. The right-hander has been their most important batter, scoring valuable runs at the top. Overall, this battle will be a sight to watch. 

1) Finn Allen vs Kagiso Rabada

This powerplay battle between Finn Allen and Kagiso Rabada promises fireworks. Finn Allen is one of the league’s most destructive batters going around. He can tear apart any bowling line-up on his day, and on flat Eden wickets, he might become even more deadly.

But facing Kagiso Rabada will be a tough challenge. The South African pacer is having a dream season and has been sensational with the new ball. He has picked up 21 wickets so far, and would want to add Allen in this list.