Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2026 will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on May 16.

Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders will aim to bounce back after suffering a narrow defeat against RCB in their previous outing. After a poor start to the season, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side have recovered impressively, winning four of their last five matches.

Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are one of the most dominant teams in IPL 2026 at the moment. They are currently on a five-match winning streak and will look to seal their playoff qualification with another victory.

Predicted Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Top-order: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Finn Allen remains one of KKR’s most dangerous batters in the powerplay overs due to his fearless strokeplay and explosive hitting ability. The New Zealand batter can completely change the course of a match within a few overs and will once again be crucial at the top.

Captain Ajinkya Rahane, however, has struggled for consistency this season and will be eager to deliver a solid performance at Eden Gardens. The young Mumbai batter Raghuvanshi regained his form in the previous match against RCB with a brilliant knock of 71 and will look to carry that momentum forward.

Middle-order: Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy

Cameron Green is expected to continue playing a vital role in KKR’s middle order. After a slow start to the campaign, the Australian all-rounder has gradually found rhythm with both bat and ball.

Rinku Singh remains KKR’s designated finisher and is coming into this game after playing a useful cameo against RCB. Veteran batter Manish Pandey adds stability and experience to the middle order, while Anukul Roy has impressed with his disciplined spin bowling and handy contributions with the bat.

Bowlers: Vaibhav Arora, Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi, Umran Malik, Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine has once again been one of KKR’s standout performers this season, picking up 11 wickets while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.64. Kartik Tyagi has emerged as their leading wicket-taker with 16 wickets and has consistently delivered breakthroughs in crucial moments.

Young pacer Saurabh Dubey impressed on debut against RCB and is likely to retain his place. Express pacer Umran Malik is also expected to make his KKR debut and could add serious pace to the bowling attack alongside Vaibhav Arora.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi, Umran Malik

Impact Player: Rovman Powell/Matheesha Pathirana

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Top-order: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK)

GT are expected to continue with their highly successful opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. Both batters have been among the leading run-scorers this season, with captain Gill scoring 467 runs while the southpaw smashing 501 runs.

Jos Buttler, however, has experienced a slight dip in form recently, managing only 124 runs in his last five innings. Despite that, the England wicketkeeper-batter remains one of GT’s most dangerous match-winners in the top order.

Middle-order: Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia

Washington Sundar has cemented his role in the middle order after scoring his second half-century of the season in GT’s previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball gives Gujarat crucial balance.

Jason Holder’s arrival has significantly strengthened GT’s campaign. The West Indies all-rounder has been exceptional with the ball, taking 13 wickets in just six matches at an economy rate of 6.35. Nishant Sindhu and Rahul Tewatia provide additional depth and flexibility in the middle order.

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

GT’s bowling attack has arguably been the best in IPL 2026 so far, with nearly every bowler contributing consistently throughout the tournament. Kagiso Rabada has led the charge with 21 wickets and currently sits among the leading wicket-takers this season.

Rashid Khan has continued to dominate in the middle overs with 16 wickets, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have also delivered crucial performances with the new ball. Arshad Khan adds further variety to a well-balanced bowling unit.

Gujarat Titans (GT):

Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna    

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FAQs 

When and where will the KKR vs GT Match 60 be played?

The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans will be played on May 16, 2026, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Which players could make a difference in this clash?

For Kolkata Knight Riders, Finn Allen and Sunil Narine are expected to play key roles, while Gujarat Titans will rely heavily on Shubman Gill and Kagiso Rabada.

Which team has the edge going into this game?

Gujarat Titans appear to have the momentum and balance heading into this contest, while KKR will aim to use home conditions to strengthen their playoff hopes.

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