KKR vs GT IPL 2026 Match Preview: Fantasy Picks, Playing XI & Pitch Report
The Indian Premier League is reaching its climax, and this T20 blockbuster features KKR taking on GT at the iconic Eden Gardens. With GT almost qualifying for the next stage and their top order on fire, KKR is struggling to keep their playoff hopes alive. If you are looking for the ultimate Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Winning Team strategies, this match offers massive potential for your fantasy contests.
Match Details
- Match: KKR vs GT
- Date: 16 May 2026
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
- Catch the live action on JioHotstar(App + Website)
- Watch on television via Star Sport Channels
Weather Report
The weather in Kolkata will be hot and humid, with temperatures hovering around 32 degrees Celsius. The Dew factor will play a massive role in the second innings, making it easier for the chasing team. There is no significant Rain impact expected, ensuring a full game of cricket.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Eden Gardens surface is traditionally a batting paradise, but recent games show a different Pitch nature. The Average score here in the last five matches is just 147 runs. There is a clear Pace vs spin dominance, with pacers taking 37 wickets compared to just 22 wickets for spinners. The Batting vs bowling trend suggests that bowlers with good variations will thrive.
- Fantasy Takeaway: Load your team with death over pacers and top order batters who can maximize the powerplay.
Team Form & Head to-Head
GT
- Last 5 matches: W, W, W, W, W
- The GT top order and bowling attack are in lethal form, making them the team to beat in this IPL season.
- Head to-head record: 4 wins against their opponents.
KKR
- Last 5 matches: L, W, W, W, W
- KKR is struggling to find consistency in crucial moments and desperately needs a win to qualify.
- Head to-head record: 1 win against the visitors.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Fully fit: Most core players are available for selection.
- Injured: Harshit Rana and Mustafizur Rahman are unavailable for the hosts.
- Doubtful: No major injury concerns reported for the visitors.
Probable Playing XI
KKR
Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
GT
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Key Players to Watch
- Sai Sudharsan: He is the leading run scorer for his team with 501 runs and is a must have for your fantasy contests.
- Shubman Gill: With 467 runs this season, his current form makes him a top captaincy choice.
- Kagiso Rabada: Leading the pace attack with 21 wickets, he is perfectly suited for the pace friendly conditions here.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi: The top performer for the hosts with 333 runs, anchoring the innings beautifully.
- Kartik Tyagi: A lethal weapon in the death overs, having secured 16 wickets so far.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Shubman Gill
- Sai Sudharsan
- Sunil Narine
Mega League Differential Picks
- Jason Holder
- Cameron Green
Match Prediction / Outlook
Given their unstoppable winning streak and dominant top order, GT are the clear favorites to win this clash. The hosts will need a miraculous bowling performance to stop the visitors.
Disclaimer
Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
IPL 2026 KKR vs GT players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs KKR | 29 Mar - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | 220/4 (20.0) | 224/4 (19.1) | MI MI won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs SRH | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 226/8 (20.0) | 161/10 (16.0) | SRH SRH won by 65 runs | ||
| PBKS vs KKR | 06 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 25/2 (3.4) | No result | |||
| KKR vs LSG | 09 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | LSG | 181/4 (20.0) | 182/7 (20.0) | LSG LSG won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs KKR | 14 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | KKR | 192/5 (20.0) | 160/7 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 32 runs | ||
| GT vs KKR | 17 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | KKR | 180/10 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.4) | GT GT won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs RR | 19 Apr - 03:30 PM | Kolkata | RR | 155/9 (20.0) | 161/6 (19.4) | KKR KKR won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| LSG vs KKR | 26 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | 155/7 (20.0) | 155/8 (20.0) | KKR Match tied (KKR won the one-over eliminator) | ||
| SRH vs KKR | 03 May - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH | 165/10 (19.0) | 169/3 (18.2) | KKR KKR won by 7 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs KKR | 08 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | KKR | 142/8 (20.0) | 147/2 (14.2) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs RCB | 13 May - 08:45 PM | Raipur | RCB | 192/4 (20.0) | 194/4 (19.1) | RCB RCB won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs GT | 16 May - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | GT | 247/2 (20.0) | 218/4 (20.0) | KKR KKR won by 29 runs | ||
| KKR vs MI | 20 May - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 147/8 (20.0) | 148/6 (18.5) | KKR KKR won by 4 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS vs GT | 31 Mar - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 162/6 (20.0) | 165/7 (19.1) | PBKS PBKS won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs RR | 04 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | RR | 210/6 (20.0) | 204/8 (20.0) | RR RR won by 6 runs | ||
| GT vs DC | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 210/4 (20.0) | 209/8 (20.0) | GT GT won by 1 run | ||
| LSG vs GT | 12 Apr - 03:30 PM | Lucknow | GT | 164/8 (20.0) | 165/3 (18.4) | GT GT won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs KKR | 17 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | KKR | 180/10 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.4) | GT GT won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs MI | 20 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 199/5 (20.0) | 100/10 (15.5) | MI MI won by 99 runs | ||
| RCB vs GT | 24 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | 205/3 (20.0) | 206/5 (18.5) | RCB RCB won by 5 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs CSK | 26 Apr - 03:30 PM | Chennai | GT | 158/7 (20.0) | 162/2 (16.4) | GT GT won by 8 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs RCB | 30 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 155/10 (19.2) | 158/6 (15.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs PBKS | 03 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 163/9 (20.0) | 167/6 (19.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| RR vs GT | 09 May - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | RR | 229/4 (20.0) | 152/10 (16.3) | GT GT won by 77 runs | ||
| SRH vs GT | 12 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | SRH | 168/5 (20.0) | 86/10 (14.5) | GT GT won by 82 runs | ||
| KKR vs GT | 16 May - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | GT | 247/2 (20.0) | 218/4 (20.0) | KKR KKR won by 29 runs | ||
| CSK vs GT | 21 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | CSK | 229/4 (20.0) | 140/10 (13.4) | GT GT won by 89 runs |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR vs SRH | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | KKR | 226/8 (20.0) | 161/10 (16.0) | SRH SRH won by 65 runs | ||
| PBKS vs KKR | 06 Apr - 07:30 PM | KKR | 25/2 (3.4) | No result | |||
| KKR vs LSG | 09 Apr - 07:30 PM | LSG | 181/4 (20.0) | 182/7 (20.0) | LSG LSG won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs RR | 19 Apr - 03:30 PM | RR | 155/9 (20.0) | 161/6 (19.4) | KKR KKR won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs GT | 16 May - 07:30 PM | GT | 247/2 (20.0) | 218/4 (20.0) | KKR KKR won by 29 runs | ||
| KKR vs MI | 20 May - 07:30 PM | KKR | 147/8 (20.0) | 148/6 (18.5) | KKR KKR won by 4 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) |





