Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023, Today Match Prediction 09 April 2023

gt vs kkr Match Prediction & Analysis

The Gujarat Titans will look to continue with their good form as they take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 13th game of the Indian Premier League 2023. The defending champions are coming here with back-to-back wins and defeated the Delhi Capitals in their last game. The Kolkata Knight Riders registered their first win of the season as they demolished the Royal Challengers Bangalore.  

The Gujarat Titans defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders last season, and the side will look to draw inspiration from that win. The top order has done well for the team, and they play at home, which will boost their confidence. Consistency has been a problem for KKR in the last few seasons, and it remains to be seen if they can carry the momentum from the last game and defeat the Titans.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gujarat Titans Preview

Hardik Pandya will feel confident heading into this game. They have done well in both games despite losing star batsman Kane Williamson due to an injury. The side put up a clinical performance against Delhi Capitals in the last game, winning by 6 wickets. They sit at the top of the points table and Pandya would look to extend this domination by winning this game.  

Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill have got starts, and the side will need a solid performance from them at the top. Sai Sudarshan has scored runs in both games, and he will look to do well in the middle order with Pandya and David Miller. Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia add firepower to this line-up.  

Mohammad Shami and Joshua Little must strike with the new ball, as KKR has big hitters at the top. Pandya will be confident with his good spells in two games and look to continue with the form. Rashid Khan is the key bowler for the team, and the team will need a good show from him. Yash Dayal and Alzarri Joseph must do well in the supporting role.  

Top Batsman – Shubman Gill      
Top Bowler – Rashid Khan 

Gujarat Titans Predicted 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

Gujarat Titans Actual Playing XI:

Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Yash Dayal, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, WP Saha

Kolkata Knight Riders Preview

Nitish Rana's side performed excellently in the last game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, winning it by 81 runs. It was the kind of win the side needed after a series of poor performances in the last few seasons. They have struggled with consistency in the past and it will be interesting to see how the players approach the game.  

Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a solid knock at the top against RCB and he will look to offer a good start along with Venkatesh Iyer. Mandeep Singh, Rana, and Rinku Singh must do well in the middle order, as this has been one of the team's weaknesses. Shardul Thakur played a match-winning knock in the last game, and he makes the batting formidable with Andre Russell and Sunil Narine.  

Umesh Yadav and Tim Southee have a lot of experience and must use the new ball well in this game. Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Thakur must prevent the Titans' batsmen from scoring quick runs. Suyash Sharma did well in the last game as an impact player, and he strengtens their bowling.  

Top Batsman – Rahmanullah Gurbaz     
Top Bowler – Varun Chakravarthy  

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted 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

Kolkata Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:

Varun Chakravarthy, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Nitish Rana, Suyash Sharma, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Narayan Jagadeesan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies will be clear over Ahmedabad on April 9, and we expect to see a warm evening. The wicket is two-paced, and batsmen who get their eyes set in can do well. Spinners enjoy the conditions at this venue. The side batting first in this game will be happy to have 180 runs.

Venue Details

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has a flat surface and a fast outfield. Batsmen have done well here by rotating the strike and building their innings. Fast bowlers must rely on their variations to earn rewards on this surface. Spinners get a lot from the surface as the ball turns and stops on the batsmen.

Toss: To Bowl

A big score was chased here in the previous game. Bowling in the second innings will be challenging as the dew makes it tough for the spinners. The side winning the toss in this game would happily invite the opponent to bat first.

GT vs KKR
Winning Prediction

The Kolkata Knight Riders come into this game with a big win, but the question would be on their consistency. The middle order hasn't done well, which is a major challenge for the team. The Gujarat Titans have ticked all the boxes, and their batsmen have looked in good form. Playing at home, the side will start favorites in this game.

Gujarat Titans to win

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