Eden Gardens field is expected to prefer dough, good jump and tempo, while Pacers can get a little early help.
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to clash in the 39th match of IPL 2025 at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, today, April 21. This high-stakes encounter sees KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, looking to bounce back after a crushing defeat against Punjab Kings, while GT, captained by Shubman Gill, aims to extend their winning momentum after a dominant performance against Delhi Capitals.
Match Details
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network in India
KKR has struggled with consistency this season, sitting sixth on the points table with three wins from seven matches. Their batting lineup, featuring Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, and Rinku Singh, has been underwhelming, but their bowling attack, led by Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana, has shown promise. Meanwhile, GT has been in formidable form, securing five wins from seven matches, thanks to stellar performances from Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, and Rashid Khan.
The Eden Gardens pitch is expected to favor batters, offering good bounce and pace, while pacers might get some early assistance. The weather forecast suggests partly cloudy skies with no significant threat of rain
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