The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the 63rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is scheduled to take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. In this highly anticipated showdown, Gujarat Titans (GT) will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), promising fans an intense battle between two formidable teams.
The Titans find themselves under pressure to register a crucial victory in this match in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. With each match becoming increasingly crucial as the tournament progresses, GT will be determined to deliver a stellar performance and secure vital points.
On the other hand, KKR enters the contest with confidence, aiming to extend their winning streak after clinching a playoffs berth with a convincing victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in their previous fixture.
IPLT20 Stats and Records at Narendra Modi Stadium:
Total matches: 33
Matches won batting first: 15
Matches won batting second: 18
Average score batting first: 172
Highest total recorded: 233/4 (20 Ov) by Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
Lowest total recorded: 89/10 (19.4 Ov) by Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals
Highest score chased: 200/7 (19.5 Ov) by Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
GT vs KKR: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
In the prestigious Narendra Modi Stadium, recognized as the world’s largest cricket venue, the pitch holds significant sway. Known for its tendency to favour batsmen, it presents a unique challenge for bowlers. During the early stages, the conditions conducive to seam movement could impact the toss decision, potentially prompting the winner to opt for bowling first.
GT vs KKR: Ahmedabad Weather Forecast
On Monday, Ahmedabad is forecasted to experience a 50% chance of rain, with temperatures expected to reach around 39 degrees Celsius. Moderate humidity levels of approximately 40% are anticipated, offering comfort to both players and spectators. A light breeze, blowing at a speed of 8 kilometres per hour, may offer some respite from the intense heat.
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GT vs KKR: Squads
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Matthew Wade (wk), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi, Sandeep Warrier, Abhinav Manohar, Sharath BR, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Spencer Johnson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Manav Suthar, Sushant Mishra, Vijay Shankar, Kane Williamson, Wriddhiman Saha
Kolkata Knight Riders: Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Suyash Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Dushmantha Chameera, Srikar Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Sakib Hussain, Allah Ghazanfar
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