GT vs KKR, IPL 2024, Match 63: Head-to-head, playing XI, prediction, pitch report | All you need to know

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GT vs KKR, IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans (GT) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns in match 63 of the IPL 2024 on Monday. The match is slated for May 13 at 7:30 pm IST and will be played at the GT’s iconic home ground Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat will be coming into the clash after their super win against Chennai Super Kings in the last match by 35 runs. The hosts, despite having a slim chance of securing a playoff spot, will be determined in their approach against the Shreyas Iyer-led side.

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On the other hand, Kolkata became the first team of the season to qualify for the playoffs after defeating Mumbai Indians at home by 18 runs in a rain-affected match. With nine wins in 12 matches, KKR currently finds itself in the first position on the points table with 18 points to their name. KKR will aim to tick all their boxes and ensure they are well-prepared before entering the playoffs.

GT vs KKR, IPL 2024: Head-to-head

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have met each other only on 3 occasions in the IPL so far. Out of these 3 matches, Gujarat has won 2 matches and Kolkata has won only 1. At the Ahmedabad pitch, the two sides have clashed twice, with 1-1 stat.

Total matches played: 3

Matches won by Gujarat Titans (GT): 2

Matches won by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 1

GT vs KKR, IPL 2024: Pitch report

The Narendra Modi Stadium wicket is known to assist spin bowling. The average score rate over the years in ODIs has been a touch under 5 runs per over. However, in recent years, particularly during the IPL, the track has been quicker and has aided run-scoring. 

GT vs KKR, IPL 2024: Weather forecast

The temperature in Ahmedabad on Monday will hover around 40 degrees when the match starts and it will remain nearly the same throughout the game. There is an 11 per cent chance of rain and the wind speed will remain at 10 km/h with 33 per cent humidity in the air.

GT vs KKR, IPL 2024: Predicted playing XI

Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Matthew Wade (wk), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana

GT vs KKR, IPL 2024: Prediction

As per Google’s win probability, there is a 56 per cent chance that Kolkata will beat Gujarat in their 13th match. The Shreyas Iyer-led Knight Riders will be considered outright favourites to defeat a struggling Titans unit at the latter’s home ground. However, Gujarat Titans might also spring up a surprise owing to their familiarity with the home conditions.

GT vs KKR, IPL 2024: Match details

Match: IPL 2024, Match 63, Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Live streaming: JioCinema app and website

Live broadcast: Star Sports network channels

(With inputs from agencies)