KKR vs GT Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2025: As the 2025 IPL caravan hits the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be eyeing redemption against the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 39 of the season.
The clash on Monday, April 21, promises fireworks, with KKR looking to bounce back from an embarrassing collapse against Punjab Kings, where they failed to chase down a modest 112. Their campaign hangs by a thread, needing at least five wins in their remaining seven matches to have any realistic chance of making the playoffs.

On the other side, Gujarat Titans are beaming with confidence after chasing down a mammoth 204 against Delhi Capitals, thanks to Jos Buttler's sparkling 97*. They currently top the table and appear destined for another strong finish. With power-packed batting and incisive pace bowling, GT has emerged as one of the most well-rounded units of the 2025 season.
The weather in Kolkata is expected to be clear and breezy with high humidity. With temperatures hovering around 28°C and negligible rain chances, fans can expect uninterrupted action.
The pitch at Eden Gardens is a batting paradise this season. High-scoring powerplays and short boundaries have allowed big totals. However, teams defending totals have emerged victorious here so far, suggesting that batting first could be a wise choice.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR have looked inconsistent. Their top order, barring the skipper, has failed to click. Quinton de Kock has blown hot and cold, and the middle-order woes persist. However, Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine continue to deliver with the ball, maintaining KKR's reputation as the most economical spin attack this season.
Gujarat Titans (GT): GT's top order is in sensational touch. Sai Sudharsan has piled up 365 runs in seven games, and Jos Buttler is coming off a stunning 97*. Shubman Gill, though not at his best, remains a key cog. On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna has been a revelation with 14 wickets and Mohammed Siraj and Rashid Khan add depth and variety.
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Quinton de Kock
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
Bowlers: Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj
Captain Choices: B Sai Sudharsan, Ajinkya Rahane
Vice-Captain Choices: Quinton de Kock, Shubman Gill
Kolkata Knight Riders: No reported injuries. Spin will remain central to their strategy with Narine and Varun leading the charge.
Gujarat Titans: Kagiso Rabada remains unavailable due to personal reasons. Expect no major changes to their winning combination.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Luvnith Sisodia, Chetan Sakariya, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Spencer Johnson, Mayank Markande, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Moeen Ali, Manish Pandey.
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayant Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Washington Sundar, Mahipal Lomror, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Gerald Coetzee, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu.