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In the sixth match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders will challenge Gujarat Titans on 16th at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.th May 7:30 pm IST.
Get the best KKR vs GT Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 60.th IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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KKR vs GT Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Jos Buttler – The Gujarat Titans opening batsman scored 355 runs in 12 matches, maintaining a strike rate of 147.92 with a highest score of 60. |
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Sai Sudarshan – The Gujarat Titans batsman scored 501 runs in 12 matches at an average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 155.11. |
Raises up:
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Cameron Green – The Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder contributed 264 runs and took 4 wickets in 11 matches during the IPL 2026 season. |
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Finn Allen – The Kolkata Knight Riders batsman scored 228 runs in 8 matches, registering a remarkable strike rate of 207.27 with one unbeaten century. |
Budget Selection:
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Ajinkya Rahane – The Kolkata Knight Riders captain scored 165 runs in 11 matches and guides the team with valuable leadership experience. |
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Rashid Khan – The Gujarat Titans spinner took 16 wickets in 12 matches while maintaining an excellent economy rate of 7.12 throughout the tournament. |
KKR vs GT IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Sai Sudarshan and Jos Buttler |
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vice captain |
finn allen and cameron green |
KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Batsmen – Finn Allen (Vice Captain), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarshan ©
- Allrounder- Sunil Narine, Jason Holder, Washington Sundar, Cameron Green
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Karthik Tyagi
KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler ©
- Batsmen- Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarshan
- All-rounders- Sunil Narine, Jason Holder, Cameron Green (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Karthik Tyagi
KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today Match 60 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Shahrukh Khan |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Ramandeep Singh |
7.5 credits |
No |
KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today Match 60 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Sai Sudarshan |
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gl captaincy option |
jos buttler |
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choice of punt |
Rashid Khan and Ajinkya Rahane |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
KKR vs GT Match Preview:
Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Gujarat Titans in the sixth match of IPL 2026 at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The contest will start at 7:30 PM IST and the league stage is very important for both the sides as they enter the deciding stage. Kolkata Knight Riders have returned to their home ground after a long gap and will have to win at any cost to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans are entering the clash at the top of the table with excellent momentum and will be aiming to consolidate their hold on the top-two.
Historically, Gujarat Titans have dominated this rivalry by winning four out of six encounters between the two franchises, while Kolkata has managed only one win. Their last meeting earlier this season had highlighted Gujarat’s composure under pressure as captain Shubman Gill played a brilliant inning of 86 runs in 50 balls to lead his side to a five-wicket win. Although Cameron Green impressed for Kolkata with a powerful inning of 79, the bowling unit failed to defend a competitive total of 180, revealing the inconsistency that has plagued the team throughout the campaign.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are coming into this match after suffering a six-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore despite a half-century from Angkrish Raghuvanshi. The team now needs to win all the remaining matches to remain in the race for the playoffs.
In contrast, Gujarat Titans arrived with immense confidence after extending their winning streak to five matches through an impressive 82-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sai Sudarshan and Washington Sundar scored brilliant half-centuries in that game, while Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada tore apart the opposition batting lineup by taking three wickets each. Additionally, the surface at Eden Gardens this season has aided both spinners and aggressive fast bowlers, although the fast outfield still favors teams chasing. Therefore, the toss could once again play a crucial role in shaping this high-pressure encounter.
KKR vs GT head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Kolkata Knight Riders |
1 |
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gujarat titans |
4 |
KKR vs GT Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
31°C |
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weather forecast |
partly cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
191 |
Records of chasing teams:
KKR vs GT Playing 11 (Expected):
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11:
1) Ajinkya Rahane ©
2) Finn Allen
3) Cameron Green
4) Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Wicketkeeper)
5) Rovman Powell
6) Manish Pandey
7) Rinku Singh
8) Sunil Narine
9) Anukul Roy
10) Vaibhav Arora
11) Kartik Tyagi
12) Saurabh Dubey
gujarat titans playing 11: :
1)Shubman Gill ©
2) Sai Sudarshan
3) Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
4) Washington Beautiful
5) Jason Holder
6) Nishant Sindhu
7) Rahul Tewatia
8) Rashid Khan
9) Arshad Khan
10) Kagiso Rabada
11) Mohammad Siraj
12) Famous Krishna
KKR vs GT Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head record and current performance, Gujarat Titans are expected to win this match.
