IPL 2022, Match 35, KKR vs GT preview: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders take on Gujarat Titans

IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders have lost three consecutive matches in IPL 2022 and would look to make a comeback with a win when they take on the good-looking Gujarat Titans at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Saturday.

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Kolkata Knight Riders have won 3 out of 7 matches and lost their previous game against Rajasthan Royals. From captain Shreyas Iyer, Aaron Finch to Pat Cummins, Riders can turn the match anytime. KKR’s Andre Russell, Aaron Finch, Shreyas Iyer can be a big threat to Gujarat. Except Shreyas Iyer, no player from KKR is in the top 20 players with the most runs in IPL 2022. Varun Chakravarthy has failed to make an impact so far. However, Sunil Naraine and Andre Russell have been bowling economically and also taking wickets. Umesh Yadav may pose a challenge to GT’s batsmen.

Gujarat Titans have been enjoying their maiden IPL season so far. Mathew Wade’s replacement Wriddhiman Saha couldn’t perform well in the previous match. Vijay Shankar has been unable to contribute to the team’s wins. The middle order looks impressive with David Miller, Hardik Pandya and Abhinav Manohar. Hardik Pandya will possibly return after sitting out due to injury vs CSK. With Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia, the team looks organised and balanced. Gujarat’s bowling unit is strong and KKR’s batting line-up may find it difficult to score in front of Gujarat’s bowlers, especially in front of Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan.

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KKR vs GT Head-to-Head Record
This is the first meeting between the two teams.

KKR vs GT Playing XI prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing XI (probable):

Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Sam Billings (WK), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Rasikh Salam, Varun Chakravarthy.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Playing XI (probable):

Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami

KKR vs GT Match timings

KKR vs GT live match will begin at 3:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.

KKR vs GT Match Live Telecast details:

The Match will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD.

The online streaming of the IPL 2022 match will be available on Hotstar.

KKR vs GT live Streaming match will begin at 3:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.

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