Gujarat Titans (GT) might be a new franchise, but established themselves as a team with a winning mentality in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a trophy and a runners-up finish in their first two seasons. On the other hand, KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders)is the most successful IPL franchise after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. They are already one of the most popular teams in the league.
Ahead of the new season, here’s a look at the GT vs KKR head to head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats in the matches involving both teams.
GT vs KKR Head to Head IPL History
GT and KKR locked horns for the first time in the IPL in 2022. The then Hardik Pandya led team grabbed an eight-run win. Hardik was the top run scorer in the match with 67, while Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, and Yash Dayal shone with the ball. Andre Russell took four wickets and made 48 runs in the match.
GT vs KKR Overall IPL Head-to-Head Record
List of GT vs KKR Matches
- April 29, 2023 – GT won by 7 wickets
- April 9, 2023 – KKR won by 3 wickets
- April 23, 2022 – GT won by 8 runs
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline 2024
GT vs KKR Stats
Vijay Shankar, Venkatesh Iyer and Rink Singh are the only players to have scored over 100 runs in GT vs KKR matches. Rinku’s 48* off 21 balls against GT in the 2023 season is one of the finest match-winning knocks in IPL. Among top wicket-takers in GT vs KKR fixtures, Mohammed Shami has six wickets, while Andre Russell and Rashid Khan have five wickets each.
Most Runs for GT against KKR
Most Runs for KKR against GT
Most Wickets for GT against KKR
Most Wickets for KKR against GT
Concluding Thoughts
GT and KKR have had contrasting fortunes in the last two seasons of the IPL. The Ahmedabad-based franchise have won the title once and finished runners-up. However, the two-time champions have failed to qualify for the playoffs in both seasons. Fans of both franchises and the neutrals will expect quality cricket when GT and KKR take on each other in IPL.
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FAQs about GT vs KKR Head to Head Record in IPL
1.What happened in the GT vs KKR matches in IPL 2023?
GT and KKR met two times in the IPL 2023 season. In the first match, KKR sealed a thrilling three-wicket win at Narendra Modi Stadium thanks to five consecutive sixes by Rinku Singh in the final over. GT cruised to a seven-wicket win in the reverse fixture at Eden Gardens.
2.How many runs have Shubman Gill scored against KKR?
Shubman Gill has scored 95 runs in three innings against KKR. His highest score is 49.
3.What are Mohammed Shami's stats against KKR?
Mohammad Shami, playing for Gujarat Titans, has taken six wickets at an economy rate of 6.75 in three matches.
