KKR vs GT Head to Head in Eden Gardens: Kolkata Knight Riders have existed in the cash-rich league since 2008, while Gujarat Titans made their debut 14 years later in 2022. Over the years, KKR has had the privilege to lift the coveted trophy in three IPL seasons. After IPL 2012, KKR won the title in IPL 2014 and IPL 2024, and currently stand as defending champions. In just one season in IPL 2021, KKR lost the final to Chennai Super Kings.
On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans made a winning debut in IPL 2022, defeating the inaugural season winner Rajasthan Royals. In the successive tournament, GT once again played the final match in IPL 2023, but they lost the second opportunity against Chennai Super Kings. Once again, GT has the favourable standing in the IPL 2025 points table as they are currently the table toppers, while KKR are struggling to get a winning track.
Before KKR hosts GT again at Eden Gardens in Match No. 39 of IPL 2025, let’s track the stats and records for KKR vs GT head-to-head in IPL at KKR’s home ground.
KKR vs GT Head-to-Head in IPL
Looking back at fixtures between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Gujarat Titans, they have faced each other on four occasions in the IPL. As per their head-to-head stats, GT are in the lead with two wins, while KKR come out victorious on just one occasion. They played their first match at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on 23rd April 2022 in a match number 35 of IPL 2022, where Gujarat Titans claimed an 8-run victory. In that match, Rashid Khan was the player of the match as his sensational spell brought two important wickets of Venkatesh Iyer and Shivam Mavi during a thrilling encounter.
| Statistic | Kolkata | Gujarat |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 4 | 4 |
| Won | 1 | 2 |
| Lost | 2 | 1 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 207 | 204 |
| Lowest Score | 148 | 156 |
KKR vs GT Head-to-Head at Eden Gardens
In one match between KKR and GT at Eden Gardens, GT defeated the host at their home ground. It was the first match at the Eden Gardens for the KKR vs GT rivalry on 29th April 2023 in the league stage match, where Gujarat Titans stamped a 7-wicket victory as they chased 180 easily at the loss of 3 wickets in 17.5 overs.
| Matches | KKR Won | GT Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
KKR Record at Eden Gardens
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 93 |
| Wins | 53 |
| Defeats | 38 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 25 |
| Wins Chasing | 28 |
| Highest Total | 261 |
| Lowest Total | 108 |
GT Record at Eden Gardens
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Defeats | 0 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 0 |
| Wins Chasing | 2 |
| Highest Total | 191 |
| Lowest Total | 180 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The batsmen get favourable conditions to go for a big score at Eden Gardens with unaffected pace and bounce. In the last three IPL 2025 matches at Eden Gardens, the team batting first won the match two times, while the 200-run mark in the first inning was achieved two times. The fast bowlers usually get help at this pitch during the initial time, while spinners come into the game as the match progresses.
Eden Gardens IPL Records/Stats
The Eden Gardens has hosted 96 IPL matches since the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008. Out of 96 matches, the batting second team has the highest winning percentage of 58.33% with 56 victories, while the batting first team won only 40 times. The first-ever IPL match at this ground was played between Kolkata Knight Riders and a former IPL franchise known as Deccan Chargers on 20th April, 2008. In that match, KKR claimed a 5-wicket victory in a low-scoring game as they needed 111 runs in 20 overs to win the match. In reply, KKR managed to score 112/5 in 19 overs with a match-winning knock coming from David Hussey, who was not out at the score of 38 off 43 balls.
| City | Kolkata | ||
| Country | India | ||
| First Match | 20/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 08/04/2025 | ||
| Matches Played | 96 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 40 (41.67%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 (58.33%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 50 (52.08%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 46 (47.92%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 112* | R M Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 25/05/2022 v Lucknow Super Giants |
| Best Bowling | 5/19 | S P Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 15/04/2012 v Punjab Kings |
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) | 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 23/04/2017 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) | 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.88 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.51 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 164.04 | ||
Key Players from both teams
KKR- X Factors
The KKR batting order depends on crucial knocks by skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who can push the team towards a match-winning score. All-rounder Sunil Narine will be heading for one more fiery start, while Venkatesh Iyer can anchor the innings in the middle order, where Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh played well in recent matches. In the bowling side, mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy will lead the spin department along with power play and death overs specialist Harshit Rana.
GT- X Factors
GT will be setting up for one more blazing start to the inning with Sai Sudharsan’s match-defining knock, as he is the highest run-getter in the GT campaign. Apart from him, GT have some star batters such as Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler. Both of them smashed half-centuries in recent matches that bolstered the franchise. In the middle order, Sherfane Rutherford and Rahul Tewatia are exceptional with crucial match-winning performances. Talking about the bowling front, pacer Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj will be in the spotlight for initial and death overs, while R. Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan have spin potential to trap KKR batters.
