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The Kolkata Knight Riders and the Gujarat Titans are two teams that have been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception. Both teams have had their ups and downs in the tournament and have a strong fan following. When these two teams face each other, it is always an exciting contest and is expected to be a close game.
29 APRIL 2023
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KKR, led by Eoin Morgan, has a strong batting line-up, with the likes of Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, and Nitish Rana, who can score big runs and put pressure on the opposition. The bowling attack is also quite potent, with the likes of Varun Chakravarthy and Pat Cummins, who can take wickets at crucial moments.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans, led by Ravindra Jadeja, also has a strong batting line-up, with the likes of Suresh Raina, Aaron Finch, and Dwayne Bravo, who can score quick runs and set the tone for the team. The bowling attack is also quite strong, with the likes of Andrew Tye and Jaydev Unadkat, who can take wickets at crucial moments.
When these two teams face each other, it is always an exciting contest. KKR has a better head-to-head record against Gujarat Titans, having won 8 out of the 14 games played between the two sides.
The last time these two teams met was in IPL 2021, where KKR won by 5 wickets. Gujarat Titans batted first and scored 154 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, with Suresh Raina scoring 58 runs off 47 balls. In reply, KKR chased down the target with 2 balls to spare, with Rahul Tripathi scoring 41 runs off 32 balls and Eoin Morgan scoring an unbeaten 47 runs off 29 balls.
As we approach IPL 2023, both teams have made some changes to their squad and will be looking to put up a strong performance. KKR has released some of their key players and brought in some new faces, including Karun Nair and Harbhajan Singh. Gujarat Titans has also made some changes to their squad, bringing in some new faces such as Sandeep Lamichhane and Karun Nair.
The KKR vs Gujarat Titans match is always a highly anticipated one and is expected to be a close contest. KKR will be looking to continue their winning streak against Gujarat Titans, while Gujarat Titans will be looking to turn the tables and come out on top.
One of the key battles to watch out for in this match will be between the batting line-ups of both teams. KKR has a strong top-order, with the likes of Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, and Nitish Rana.
