KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025 Match-39, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams
Published on: Apr 21, 2025 11:26 am IST|Updated on: Apr 21, 2025 4:27 pm IST
The reigning champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, will be back home for match 39 of Tata IPL 2025. After a demeaning defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings by 16 runs while chasing a modest 111, the Knight Riders will now gear up to face a stiff challenge in the form of the current table toppers, Gujarat Titans.
With 5 wins from 7 games, Gujarat Titans hold the pole position on the points table. They are heading into this contest on the back of a win over former table-toppers Delhi Capitals at home. With momentum by their side, the Titans would fancy their chances of taming the reigning champions in their den.
For Knight Riders, this hasn’t been a season of great highs so far. Having won and lost matches alternately so far, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side would be hoping for more stability, especially now that the tournament has reached its midway point. Playing at home is the last thing they would have asked for after a sour defeat at the hands of the Punjab Kings in their last game.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction.
KKR vs GT: Match Details
Date: 21st April 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs GT Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 4
KKR won: 2
GT won: 1
No Result: 1
Tied: 0
Having faced each other 4 times in IPL history, the Gujarat Titans have a slight upper hand in head-to-head battles with 2 wins, whereas Kolkata Knight Riders have won only once, which came in the 2023 season. In the last season, their match was abandoned due to persistent rain.
KKR vs GT, Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch has been unpredictable this season, keeping the home team Kolkata Knight Riders, guessing. It could favor spin, as seen in their game against Hyderabad, or turn out flat like the surface against Lucknow Super Giants, where spin was ineffective. Gujarat Titans might hope for a spin-friendly wicket to capitalize on their strengths. Alternatively, a flat pitch could favor batters and pacers, setting up a high-scoring contest. The pitch will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the match’s outcome.
Here’s the updated table with generic stats for Eden Gardens in IPL up to the 2025 season:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 93 |
| Matches Won (Batting First) | 38 |
| Matches Won (Batting Second) | 55 |
| Average First-Innings Score | 163 |
| Highest Team Total | 262/2 |
| Highest Total Chased | 261 |
| Highest Individual Score | 112* (Rajat Patidar for RCB vs LSG, 2022) |
| Wickets Taken by Spinners | 450+ |
| Wickets Taken by Pacers | 400+ |
KKR vs GT Team News and Expected Playing XI
KKR Team News
- Kolkata Knight Riders are eager to get their campaign back on track.
- Anrich Nortje, after missing the first six matches, will continue to feature for KKR.
- Vaibhav Arora is set to be the Impact Player during KKR’s bowling innings.
- KKR will rely on Angkrish Raghuvanshi as the Impact Player while batting.
- There may be a decision between Ramandeep Singh, Manish Pandey, or Mayank Markande as the third spinner.
MI Expected Playing XI: Q de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje
IMPACT PLAYERS: Vaibhav Arora
GT Team News
- Kagiso Rabada is likely to rejoin the squad after two more games.
- The Titans enter this contest fresh from a commanding victory against the Delhi Capitals.
- Following their impressive performance last game, no changes to the playing eleven are expected.
- Washington Sundar or Ishant Sharma might be considered as an impact substitute.
GT Expected Playing XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravi Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
IMPACT PLAYERS: Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma
Who Will Win KKR vs GT IPL 2025 Match No. 39?
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the 2022 IPL champions, Gujarat Titans, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
Where to Watch KKR vs GT IPL 2025 Match no. 39?
The all-important clash between the Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place on Monday, April 21, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
KKR vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Sherfane Rutherford, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Prasidh Krishna, Ravi Sai Kishore, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana
C/VC Options- Sai Sudharsan, Ajinkya Rahane, Jos Buttler, Sunil Narine
