Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 63rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Having won nine games out of 12, KKR are currently leading the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, GT are reeling at the eighth position in the IPL 2024 standings with ten points on the board after winning five out of 12 matches. Ahead of another exciting clash between these teams, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.
GT Predicted XI
Shubman Gill (captain)
Shubman Gill’s performance with the bat will be crucial in driving the Gujarat Titans to a rapid start against KKR. The GT captain has amassed 426 runs in 12 matches, scoring a magnificent hundred in the last match against CSK. He will be eager to deliver again on Monday.
Sai Sudharsan has been the standout performer in the batting lineup of Gujarat Titans. With an average of 47.91, the top-order batter has amassed 527 runs in 12 matches. Sudharsan’s performance will be crucial in guiding GT to a formidable score against KKR.
Matthew Wade will take on the wicketkeeping responsibility for GT in the absence of Wriddhiman Saha. Due to limited opportunities, Wade has not performed well this season. The wicketkeeper batter will be determined to find his form and hammer KKR’s bowlers at home.
Shahrukh Khan could prove to be a key middle-order batter for GT. Due to limited game time, he has scored 127 runs in just seven matches. His impressive strike rate of 169.33 indicates that the all-rounder could deliver an exceptional knock soon.
The inclusion of David Miller in the playing XI will provide valuable support to GT’s top-order batters. The South African batter possesses a healthy strike rate of 151.08 and has scored 210 runs in nine matches. A crucial player for GT, Miller will aim to make a significant contribution against KKR on Monday.
Rahul Tewatia played a quick-fire 35 against RCB. He has scored 188 runs in 12 matches this season with a strike rate of 145.74. The southpaw will aim to produce another important knock for GT in the upcoming fixture.
Afghan leg-break bowler Rashid Khan will be key in the spin department for GT. Rashid hasn’t had the biggest impact with the ball during IPL 2024, having taken ten wickets in 12 matches, but he has chipped in with the bat with his 102 runs at a strike rate of 143.66.
Noor Ahmad is in great form this season and will look to bamboozle KKR with his spin variations. With eight wickets in ten matches and an economy rate of 8.32, the young chinaman bowler will be primed to provide vital breakthroughs and restrict KKR’s formidable batting lineup to a lesser total.
Mohit Sharma brings a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations for GT. The leading wicket-taker for Gujarat this season, Mohit has taken 13 wickets in 12 matches and will be keen to be among the wickets against KKR
Umesh Yadav will lead the pace attack of GT against KKR. Umesh has taken eight wickets in just seven matches. He will try to produce early breakthroughs for his team on Monday.
Kartik Tyagi played his first match of this IPL season against Chennai. He was a bit expensive and could not contribute more. The youngster will try to prove his worth on Monday against KKR.