IPL 2026: KKR vs GT Prediction, Match 60- Who Will Win Today?

KKR vs GT Predictions [Source: AP]

The Kolkata Knight Riders will face the Gujarat Titans in Match 60 of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens on May 16 at 7:30 PM (IST), as they fight for their survival in the season.

Having started the season poorly, KKR are on 9 points in 11 matches, and every match is a must-win for them to stand a chance of reaching the playoffs. On the other hand, GT can secure a spot in the final four with a win in this match as they sit on 16 points in 12 matches.

As the two teams face off in a high-stakes game in Kolkata, we explore what to expect from the match.

KKR vs GT current form (last 5 matches)

KKR vs GT player battles

Finn Allen vs Kagiso Rabada

Finn Allen has emerged as KKR’s most important batter for them to succeed despite a slow start to the season. He has already gotten a century in a win and likes to take advantage of the hard ball early in the match. On the other hand, Kagiso Rabada has picked 16 powerplay wickets in 12 matches of IPL 2026, with his Test match length and express pace.

In the battle of the two overseas players, it would be interesting to see who comes out on top.

Cameron Green vs Rashid Khan

The last time these two teams met in IPL 2026, Cameron Green was all over Rashid Khan, scoring 33 runs in 18 balls, but was also dismissed by him at 79(55). Rashid has also found his best form in the last few matches of the season and will again be up against Green.

Green has fared well against a negative match-up, scoring 169 runs in 19 innings at an average of 84.50 and a strike rate of 135.20, making it an intriguing battle.

Sai Sudharsan vs Sunil Narine

Sai Sudharsan is the Gujarat Titans’ leading run-scorer in IPL 2026 and the only second batter to score over 500 runs, sitting only 7 behind the leader, Heinrich Klaasen’s 508. Among their top-3, he has looked the most assured while batting with 5 fifties and a century to his name in IPL 2026.

On the other hand, Sunil Narine has been as consistent as ever in this IPL, conceding at 6.64 runs per over as their second-best bowler. This is a positive match-up for Narine, making it a battle to watch out for.

KKR vs GT top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for KKR vs GT

Rinku Singh has 120 runs in 5 innings against GT at a strike rate of 141.17, which includes his famous knock against Yash Dayal.

Most wickets for KKR vs GT

Sunil Narine has picked 5 wickets in 5 innings against the Gujarat Titans at an economy rate of 8 runs per over, with the best figures of 3/33.

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Most runs for GT vs KKR

Shubman Gill has scored 271 runs in 5 innings against his former team, KKR, at a strike rate of 153.97 with two fifties.

Most wickets for GT vs KKR

Rashid Khan has picked 8 wickets in 5 innings against KKR at an economy rate of 9.10 runs per over and the best figures of 3/37.

KKR vs GT toss prediction

So far in IPL 2026, 4 matches have been played at the Eden Gardens Stadium, with one win for the team batting first and two wins with successful run-chases. The only no result came in a rain-affected game between the Punjab Kings and KKR. It has been a high-scoring venue with the average first innings score of 184.20.

Looking at the trend and conditions of the venue, the captain winning the toss would prefer chasing the target here.

KKR vs GT 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 57/1

Final score – 186/6

KKR vs GT 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 66/0

Final score – 187/4

KKR vs GT top players prediction

KKR top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinky Singh

Probable best bowlers

Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi

GT top players prediction

Probable best batters

Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler

Probable best bowlers

Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna

Who will hit the most sixes in KKR vs GT IPL 2026, Match 60?

Jos Buttler

Who will score the most fours in KKR vs GT IPL 2026, Match 60?

Angkrish Raghuvanshi

KKR vs GT match winner prediction: Who will win IPL 2026, Match 60?

Heading into the match, both teams are on a great run of form, with everything falling in place recently. It is a must-win game for KKR, so expect them to go all guns blazing at home. While GT have a cushion with only one win required in two matches, they will look to wrap things up early to fight for the top-2.

Looking at the squad dynamics and forms, GT hold an edge over KKR on the night.

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