The Gujarat Titans will look to build on their recent success when they face the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 13th game of the Indian Premier League 2023. The defending champions have won back-to-back games, most recently defeating the Delhi Capitals. The Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore to claim their first win of the season.
Last season, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders, and the team will look to draw inspiration from that victory. The team’s top order has performed admirably, and they play at home, which will boost their confidence. KKR’s consistency has been an issue in recent seasons, and it remains to be seen if they can carry the momentum from the previous game and defeat the Titans.
The 13th Match between Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place on April 9th, 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmadabad.
Match Details to Note
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 13th Match, Indian Premier League 2023
Date: April 09, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmadabad
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Gujarat Titans (Match Odds – 1.78):
Preview:
Hardik Pandya will be upbeat going into this game. Despite losing star batsman Kane Williamson to injury, they have performed admirably in both games. In the previous game, the team defeated the Delhi Capitals by a margin of six wickets. They currently lead the points table, and Pandya would like to extend their lead by winning this game.
Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill have been given starts, and the team will rely on them to perform well at the front. Sai Sudarshan has scored runs in both games and will bat in the middle order alongside Pandya and David Miller. Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia round out the lineup.
As KKR has big hitters at the top, Mohammad Shami and Joshua Little must strike with the new ball. Pandya will be confident after two strong spells and will look to maintain his form. Rashid Khan is the team’s key bowler, and a strong performance from him is required. Yash Dayal and Alzarri Joseph must perform admirably in supporting roles.
Full Squad:
Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R. Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Kane Williamson, Odean Smith, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma
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Players to watch out for:
Shubman Gill
Despite making only 14 in the previous match, the right-handed opener caught the eye with some brilliantly timed strokes.
Alzarri Joseph
A regular wicket taker across all formats, the West Indian pace bowler has four wickets in the IPL 2023.
Rashid Khan
The Afghanistan leg-spinner was too strong for the Delhi Capitals’ middle order, dismissing Sarfaraz Khan, Amam Hakim Khan, and Abishke Porel.
Possible Playing XI:
Hardik Pandya (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph
Kolkata Knight Riders (Match Odds – 2.15):
Preview:
Nitish Rana’s team dominated the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last game, winning by 81 runs. It was the kind of victory the team needed after a string of poor performances in recent seasons. They have previously struggled with consistency, so it will be interesting to see how the players approach the game.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz batted well at the top against RCB and will look to provide a solid start alongside Venkatesh Iyer. Mandeep Singh, Rana, and Rinku Singh must perform well in the middle order, as this has been a weakness for the team. Shardul Thakur hit the winning run in the previous game, and he joins Andre Russell and Sunil Narine in a formidable batting lineup.
Umesh Yadav and Tim Southee have a lot of experience and will need to make good use of the new ball in this game. Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Thakur must stop the Titans’ batsmen from scoring runs quickly. Suyash Sharma performed admirably as an impact player in the previous game, and he strengthens their bowling.
Full Squad:
Nitish Rana (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh, N. Jagadeesan, Vaibhav Arora, Suyash Sharma, David Wiese, Kulwant Khejroliya, Litton Das, Mandeep Singh, Shakib Al Hasan
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Players to watch out for:
Rahmanulah Gurbaz
The Afghanistan keeper-batsman was in top form against Royal Challengers Bangalore, hitting six fours and three sixes.
Shardul Thakur
The Indian international all-rounder was named Player of the Match after scoring 68 runs off 29 balls and taking 1-15 with the ball in the previous game.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy has already taken five wickets in the 2023 IPL, dismissing Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Harshal Patel, and Akash Deep.
Possible Playing XI:
Nitish Rana (c), Mandeep Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head to Head
This is only the second time these two teams have faced off in the IPL. Gujarat Titans won the previous match by eight runs in April.
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head to Head Stats in IPL
| Matches Played | GT Won | KKR Won | Tie | NR | |
| Overall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Toss Prediction
In the previous game, a big score was chased here. The dew will make it difficult for the spinners to bowl in the second innings. In this game, the team that wins the toss would gladly invite the opposing team to bat first.
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Pitch Report
In the previous game, a big score was chased here. The dew will make it difficult for the spinners to bowl in the second innings. In this game, the team that wins the toss would gladly invite the opposing team to bat first.
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On April 9, the skies will be clear over Ahmedabad, and the evening will be warm. The wicket is two-paced, and batsmen who keep their eyes fixed on the ball can do well. The conditions at this venue are ideal for spinners. The team that bats first in this game will be pleased with 180 runs.
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Prediction
The Kolkata Knight Riders come into this game off a big win, but their consistency will be called into question. The middle order has struggled, which presents a significant challenge for the team. Gujarat Titans have checked all the boxes, and their batsmen have looked sharp. The side will start as favorites in this game because they are playing at home. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!
Gujarat Titans is the favourite to beat Kolkata Knight Riders at the odds of 1.78.
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Shubman Gill has two T20 hundreds and 18 T20 half-centuries, and he is our pick to be Gujarat Titans’ leading run-scorer against Kolkata Knight Riders.
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