KKR vs GT Match Prediction for 39th Match of Indian Premier League 2025
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The 39th match of IPL 2025 will witness a high stakes encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Let’s look at KKR vs GT 39th Match Prediction.
With the business end of the tournament drawing closer, every point becomes crucial. GT, sitting comfortably with five wins from seven matches and a robust net run rate of +0.984, have momentum and form on their side. KKR, in contrast, find themselves in a tricky spot, three wins from seven outings and a growing sense of urgency to keep their playoff hopes alive.
For Gujarat Titans, it’s been a season of cohesion and confidence. Their batting unit is firing on all cylinders with Sai Sudharsan emerging as one of the standout performers of the season.
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IPL 2025 Match 39 Details
Fixture: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans
Date & Time: April 21, 2025, 7:30 PM IST (14:00 GMT)
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Players to watch out for in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans clash
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane: KKR captain has scored 221 runs with an average of 36.83 while maintaining a strike-rate of over 145 this season.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi: The young batter has impressed with 170 runs in six matches at a strike-rate of 142.86, including a fifty.
Varun Chakaravarthy: The clever spinner has been excellent, taking 10 wickets at an economy of 6.22. His variations in the middle overs could be pivotal against GT’s in-form batters.
Gujarat Titans
Sai Sudharsan: Sudharsan has amassed 365 runs in seven matches at an average of 52.14 and a strike rate of 153.36, proving to be a reliable anchor and aggressor.
Jos Buttler: The Englishman has been in scintillating form with 315 runs at an average of 63, playing several match-defining knocks at the top.
Prasidh Krishna: With 14 wickets in seven games and a best of 4/41, he leads GT’s bowling unit with sharp pace and smart variations.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Playing 12s
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11 and impact player
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Impact Player options: Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Mayank Markande
Who will play as an impact player for KKR against GT? – For KKR, the ideal impact player option could be Manish Pandey or Mayank Markande, depending on KKR’s need for an extra batter or bowler.
Gujarat Titans playing 11 and impact player
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma
Impact Player options: Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Washington Sundar, Karim Janat
Who will play as an impact player for GT against KKR? – GT’s power-hitter Sherfane Rutherfor will likely to play as an impact sub.
KKR vs GT: What to expect?
The pitch at Eden Gardens traditionally offers assistance to spinners and rewards intelligent batting. With dew expected in the second innings, the toss could be a key factor. Both teams will look to chase, making the first-innings total crucial in setting the tempo.
Expect a competitive game, with spin-friendly conditions in the first half and potential dew in the second. High-scoring if dew sets in; else, 180-190 could be match-winning.
KKR vs GT: Who will win match 39 of IPL 2025?
Given GT’s recent form, better balance, and depth in both departments, they are the favorites heading into this clash. KKR have the home advantage and the firepower to pull off an upset, but it would require a complete team performance, something they have struggled to produce this season.
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