The Kolkata Knight Riders return home to the Eden Gardens for their next game as they take on the Gujarat Titans in a battle that promises to be an exciting one. KKR will be aiming to pick up the crucial two points up for grabs in this contest and soar their way up in the points table. With a fire inside them to bounce back strongly, the Knights will be en route to delivering a strong performance. The fans will be eager to get behind their team and cheer to the fullest for their favourite knights as they enjoy this exciting battle.

Head-To-Head

It has been a closely fought battle between GT and KKR in the 4 games contested with the Titans leading 2-1. KKR will aim to level the record in this game and turn things around for themselves as they move ahead in the season. In their home at Eden Gardens, KKR will be aiming to put on a powerful display and look to pick up the important victory over GT.

Story of the Season so far

This season has turned out to be a complete mixed bag for KKR with few tremendous performances and few close losses. The Knights would have loved to have a couple of more wins under their belt at the halfway stage this season, but they will be looking to put their best foot forward in order to pick up the important wins. GT on the other hand, have been soaring high in the table and they will be aiming to extend this good run. However, it will be the Knights who will be standing in GT’s way with an aim of making a strong comeback.

Stats to watch out for

  • Ajinkya Rahane is 5 fours away from 50 fours at Eden Gardens in T20s.

  • Moeen Ali is 4 wickets away from 250 wickets in T20s.

  • Quinton de Kock is 33 runs away from 3000 runs as WK-Batter in IPL.

  • Andre Russell is 4 fours away from 600 fours in T20s.

  • Varun Chakravarthy is 2 wickets away from 150 wickets in T20s.