KOL vs GUJ, Match Winner Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders are set to clash with Gujarat Titans in the 39th match of Indian Premier League. This match will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 21st April at 7:30 PM IST.
Kolkata Knight Riders
After winning three of their first seven games, the Kolkata Knight Riders are now ranked seventh in the standings. In their most recent game, they were chasing a modest target of 111 runs against Punjab Kings and lost by 16 runs. Andre Russell scored 17 off 11 balls in that game, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hammered 37 off 28 balls. In terms of bowling, Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine each contributed two wickets, while Harshit Rana took three.
Gujarat Titans
On the other hand, with five victories from seven games, the Gujarat Titans are leading the points standings. They defeated the Delhi Capitals by a commanding 7 wickets in their most recent game. Jos Buttler spearheaded the attack with an incredible 97 from 54 deliveries, with Sherfane Rutherford contributing 43 runs from 34 balls. In the bowling department, Prasidh Krishna took four crucial wickets while Mohammed Siraj, Sai Kishore and Arshad Khan each took one wicket.
The 39th match of the IPL will be crucial for both teams, especially for KOL. Therefore, today’s match will be worth watching, and this article will cover all the details of the match.
KOL vs GUJ Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans, 39th Match |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Monday, April 21st, 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Eden Gardens Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At Eden Gardens, the pitch is suited for batters. The pitch offers a flat surface where the ball nicely comes on the bat which helps batters to set high scores. Pacers also get good bounce and can emerge wickets, while as the game progresses, the pitch goes slow and support spinners lead the game. At Eden Gardens, a total of 96 IPL matches were played here, in which the chasing teams got more advantages as compared to batting first. Therefore the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 31-31°C Clear |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 77-80% Humidity with 00% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Batting Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 170-190 |
Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Updates
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| 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 (RCB) vs LSG, 25/05/2022 |
| Best Bowling | 5/19, S P Narine (KOL) vs PBKS, 15/04/2012 |
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2, PBKS vs KOL, 26/04/2024 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49, RCB vs KOL, 23/04/2017 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/2, PBKS vs KOL, 26/04/2024 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.88 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.51 |
| Average Score Batting First | 164.04 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 04 |
|---|---|
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 02 |
| Won by Gujarat Titans | 01 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Tied | 00 |
KOL vs GUJ Today’s Probable 11
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Gujarat Titans |
|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | Sai Sudharsan |
| Sunil Narine | Shubman Gill (c) |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Jos Buttler (W) |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Washington Sundar |
| Rinku Singh | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Ramandeep Singh | Shahrukh Khan |
| Andre Russell | Rahul Tewatia |
| Harshit Rana | Arshad Khan |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Rashid Khan |
| Vaibhav Arora | R. Sai Kishore |
| Spencer Johnson | Mohammed Siraj |
Key Players to Watch Out in KOL vs GUJ Match
Top Batters
Venkatesh Iyer
- At Eden Gardens Stadium, Venkatesh Iyer has played a total of 16 matches where he scored a total of 358 runs with the highest of 60.
- He has played a total of 3 matches against GUJ, in which he scored a total of 111 runs with the highest of 83.
Quinton de Kock
- At Eden Gardens Stadium, Quinton de Kock has played a total of 9 matches where he scored a total of 85 runs with the highest of 28.
- He has played a total of 4 matches against GUJ, in which he scored a total of 94 runs with the highest of 70.
Also keep your eyes on – Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane.
Jos Buttler
- At Eden Gardens Stadium, Jos Buttler played a total of 5 matches, in which he has scored a total of 276 runs with the highest of 107.
- Jos Buttler has played a total of 13 matches against KOL, where he scored a total of 477 runs with the highest of 107 and with the average of 43.36.
Sai Sudharsan
- Sai Sudharsan has played only a single match against KOL, where he has scored a total of 53 runs.
- He has never played a single match at Eden Gardens, but against KOL he has a good average, so Sai can be a good choice.
Also keep your eyes on – Shubman Gill, WashinGUJon Sundar.
KOL vs GUJ Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | 58 | 1447 Runs | 104 | 138.46 |
| Quinton de Kock | 114 | 3300 Runs | 140 | 134.36 |
| Jos Buttler | 114 | 3897 Runs | 124 | 148.74 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 32 | 1399 Runs | 103 | 142.60 |
Top Bowlers
Harshit Rana
- Harshit Rana has played only a single match against GUJ, where he took one wicket with the best of 1/25.
- At Eden Gardens Stadium, he played a total of 14 matches and took 18 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Spencer Johnson.
Mohammed Siraj
- Mohammed Siraj has played a total of 14 matches against KOL, in which he took a total of 14 wickets with the best of 3/8.
- At Eden Gardens Stadium, he played a total of 4 matches and took 3 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Rashid Khan.
KOL vs GUJ Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harshit Rana | 28 | 35 Wickets | 8.99 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 100 | 104 Wickets | 8.67 |
Eden Gardens Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 T20s
| Innings | Matches with Wickets | Wickets Sequence | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 2w, 2w, 1w | 10/10 | 100% |
| 2nd Innings | 1w, 2w, 2w, 2w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 2w | 10/10 | 100% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 1w, 2w, 0w | 90% |
| 2nd Innings | 2w, 3w, 1w | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the both innings, so probably wickets can fall in the both innings.
- However, we can also take the risk to keep the openers in the first inning.
KOL vs GUJ Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bowling | 50-55 | 170-180 | KOL |
| Scenario 2 | Gujarat Titans | Bowling | 55-65 | 180-200 | GUJ |
Also See:
- Sunil Narine vs GT Stats and Records
- Andre Russell vs GT Stats and Records
- Venkatesh Iyer vs GT Stats and Records
- Varun Chakaravarthy vs GT Stats and Records
- Harshit Rana vs GT Stats and Records
- Ajinkya Rahane vs GT Stats and Records
- Rinku Singh vs GT Stats and Records
- Quinton de Kock vs GT Stats and Records
- Shubman Gill vs KKR Stats and Records
- Sai Sudharsan vs KKR Stats and Records
- Jos Buttler vs KKR Stats and Records
- Rashid Khan vs KKR Stats and Records
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between KOL vs GUJ?
As per the head-to-head KOL is ahead and their batting line-up is strong as compared to GUJ. Additionally, they are playing at their home-ground where they have the upper hand. So KOL can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of KOL vs GUJ?
KOL and GUJ have played a total of 04 matches, in which KOL won 02 matches and GUJ won 01.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Quinton de Kock, Sai Sudharsan and Mohammed Siraj.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
KOL will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
