High on Confidence After Delhi Triumph
Gujarat Titans enter their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens brimming with confidence. A convincing seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in their last outing at the Narendra Modi Stadium helped them reclaim the top position in the IPL 2025 standings.
Buttler’s Brilliance Steals the Show
Chasing a challenging 204-run target, Jos Buttler led from the front with a sensational unbeaten 97. His efforts, backed by Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive 43 and Sai Sudharsan’s steady 36, powered the Titans to a thrilling win with four balls remaining.
Prasidh Krishna Shines With the Ball
Earlier in the match, Prasidh Krishna turned up the heat with a four-wicket haul that restricted Delhi Capitals to 203/8. The bowling unit fired as a whole, with Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Arshad Khan, and Mohammed Siraj all contributing a wicket each.
Sai Sudharsan: The Consistent Run Machine
Sai Sudharsan has been a revelation this season. With 365 runs in seven matches at an average of 52.14 and a blistering strike rate of 153.36, he currently sits second in the Orange Cap standings—just three runs behind Nicholas Pooran of LSG.
Titans’ Bowling Unit in Dominant Form
Prasidh Krishna leads the Purple Cap race with 14 wickets at an average of 14.35. Sai Kishore and Mohammed Siraj follow closely with 11 wickets each, adding to the Titans’ formidable bowling depth.
KKR Struggling for Momentum
On the other side, KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, are looking to bounce back after a 16-run loss to Punjab Kings. With three wins from seven games, the defending champions have had an inconsistent campaign thus far.
Titans vs KKR: Head-to-Head Edge
The Titans boast a better head-to-head record, having won two of the four encounters against KKR. The Knight Riders have only managed one win, while one match was washed out. Notably, Gujarat triumphed by seven wickets at Eden Gardens in their 2023 face-off.
| Match Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2022 | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | Titans won by 8 runs |
| April 9, 2023 | Narendra Modi Stadium | KKR won by 3 wickets |
| April 29, 2023 | Eden Gardens | Titans won by 7 wickets |
| May 13, 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium | Match abandoned (rain) |
Milestones to Watch
Several players are on the brink of individual achievements heading into this match:
- Sai Sudharsan needs 5 sixes to reach 50 IPL sixes.
- Rashid Khan is 4 catches away from 50 IPL grabs.
- Ishant Sharma requires 5 wickets to hit the 100 IPL wickets mark.
- Shubman Gill is just 1 six short of 150 in T20 cricket and needs 69 more runs to reach 3,500 IPL runs.
- Washington Sundar is 71 runs away from completing 500 IPL runs.
All Eyes on Eden Gardens
With both teams carrying different forms into the contest, Monday’s match promises to be a high-octane showdown. While the Titans aim to solidify their hold on the top spot, KKR will be desperate to reignite their title defense in front of their home fans.(Dubai7-Realmoneygame)