The clash between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) always promises high-octane cricket action. These two teams, known for their competitive spirit and talented rosters, recently faced off in a thrilling encounter that captivated fans worldwide. Let’s take a deep dive into the timeline of this exciting match, highlighting key moments, performances, and analysis.
Pre-Match Build-Up
Date: June 20, 2024
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Toss: Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bat first.
First Innings: Gujarat Titans Batting
Batting Highlights:
- Jason Roy: Opened the innings with an explosive knock of 85 runs off 55 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes.
- Shubman Gill: Continued his fine form with a solid 60 off 40 balls, providing stability in the middle overs.
- Krunal Pandya: Played a crucial cameo with 38 runs off 20 balls to accelerate the innings.
- Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya: Provided quick runs towards the end, scoring 20* and 15* respectively.
Total Score: Gujarat Titans posted a challenging total of 205 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Bowling Highlights for Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Sunil Narine: Was the standout bowler for KKR, conceding 30 runs in his 4-over spell.
- Varun Chakravarthy and Lockie Ferguson: Both picked up 1 wicket each, but were expensive with economy rates above 10.
Second Innings: Kolkata Knight Riders Batting
Batting Highlights:
- Shubman Gill: Once again, Gill anchored the innings with a brilliant 91 off 55 balls, hitting 10 fours and 3 sixes.
- Andre Russell: Played a blistering knock of 60 runs off 30 balls, providing crucial momentum in the middle overs.
- Nitish Rana: Contributed with 30 runs off 20 balls to support Gill and Russell.
- Eoin Morgan and Rahul Tripathi: Provided quick runs towards the end, scoring 18* and 15* respectively.
Total Score: Kolkata Knight Riders scored 207 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 19.5 overs, winning the match by 7 wickets.
Bowling Highlights for Gujarat Titans:
- Rashid Khan: Was the most economical bowler, conceding 28 runs in his 4-over spell.
- Hardik Pandya: Picked up 1 wicket but was expensive, giving away 45 runs in his 4 overs.
Key Moments and Turning Points
- Jason Roy’s Explosive Start: Roy’s aggressive batting in the Powerplay set the tone for GT’s innings, putting pressure on KKR’s bowlers early on.
- Shubman Gill’s Anchored Innings: Gill’s composed yet aggressive batting kept KKR in the chase throughout, anchoring the innings with crucial partnerships.
- Andre Russell’s Power-Hitting: Russell’s onslaught in the middle overs turned the tide in KKR’s favor, smashing boundaries at will and shifting momentum.
- Nail-biting Finish: KKR needing 11 runs in the final over, Eoin Morgan hitting a boundary and finishing the match with a six.
Match Result
Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 7 wickets.
Detailed Scorecard
Gujarat Titans Batting:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 85 | 55 | 9 | 3 | 154.55 |
| Shubman Gill | 60 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Krunal Pandya | 38 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 190.00 |
| Dinesh Karthik (c) | 20* | 12 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Hardik Pandya | 15* | 6 | 2 | 1 | 250.00 |
| Extras | 7 | ||||
| Total (4 wickets, 20 overs) | 205 | — | 24 | 6 | — |
Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 55 | 1 | 13.75 |
| Andre Russell | 4 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Nitish Rana | 2 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Shubman Gill | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3.00 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 91 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 165.45 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Nitish Rana | 30 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Andre Russell | 60 | 30 | 5 | 4 | 200.00 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | 18* | 12 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Rahul Tripathi | 15* | 7 | 1 | 1 | 214.29 |
| Extras | 5 | ||||
| Total (3 wickets, 19.5 overs) | 207 | — | 22 | 9 | — |
Gujarat Titans Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 3.5 | 45 | 0 | 11.74 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Jason Roy | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 2 | 27 | 0 | 13.50 |
GT vs KKR IPL 2024 Match Details
Date: 13th May, 2024
Day: Monday
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 7:30 PM
GT vs KKR IPL 2024 Squads
GT IPL Team/Squad 2024
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- David Miller
- Matthew Wade
- Wriddhiman Saha
- BR Sharath
- Kane Williamson
- Abhinav Manohar
- B.SAI Sudharsan
- Vijay Shankar
- Darshan Nalkande
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Shahrukh Khan
- Sandeep Warrier
- Jayant Yadav
- Rahul Tewatia
- Mohammad Shami
- Kartik Tyagi
- Spencer Johnson
- Sushant Mishra
- Noor Ahmad
- Sai Kishore
- Umesh Yadav
- Rashid Khan
- Joshua Little
- Mohit Sharma
- Manav Suthar
KKR IPL Team/Squad 2024
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Rinku Singh
- Nitish Rana
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Phil Salt
- K.S Bharat
- Manish Pandey
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Anukul Roy
- Ramandeep Singh
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Andre Russell
- Suyash Sharma
- Allah Ghazanfar
- Dushmanta Chameera
- Sakib Hussain
- Harshit Rana
- Sunil Narine
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Mitchell Starc
- Chetan Sakariya
GT vs KKR IPL Match Prediction
The match will take place in a cricket stadium, where both sides will compete. KKR has really good players like Rinku Singh and Shreyas Iyer. Despite going through some hurdles in the past, they remained united and performed well. Additionally, KKR’s bowlers will continue to exert pressure on Gujarat’s hitters, taking wickets when required. This will be a challenging match-up for both teams. The Fantasy Cricket App offers a wide range of player statistics to help users make informed decisions. The Vision11 Fantasy Sports App allows cricket fans to compete against friends or other users and showcase their skills, making it a unique and engaging experience.
GT’s Predicted Team Performance
Since their start in 2008, the Gujarat Titans have seen ups and downs as well as a great deal of tenacity. They assemble a potent squad by combining young potential with seasoned players. The GTs put in a lot of effort to develop their group and support and mentor new players. They’re giving their all to win the IPL 2024. Even though it’s been challenging, they’re giving their best to win the title and make cricket history.
KKR’s Predicted Team Performance
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been two-time IPL champions in the past. They became champions in 2012 and 2014. Thus, their fans are extremely optimistic about their winning moves. You can use the Fantasy Sports App to stay up to date.
GT vs KKR IPL Head To Head Records
Total Matches Played – 3
Won by GT – 2
Won By KKR – 1
GT vs KKR IPL Match General Overview
Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders are two teams keen to establish themselves early in the competition, so their matchup is sure to be intriguing. While GT will rely on its experienced campaigners to lead the charge, KKR demonstrated its potential to compete at the highest level, leaving a mark on the IPL landscape. Their devoted fan base is vast and demonstrates the power of unanimity and communal emotion.
