KKR vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 60 – May 16, 7:30 PM
The 60th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 promises a thrilling clash as Kolkata Knight Riders take on Gujarat Titans at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Moreover, both teams enter this contest with strong squads, which makes this encounter even more exciting for fans across the world.
The match is scheduled for 16 May 2026 at 7:30 PM (Local Time), and therefore, a packed stadium atmosphere is expected under the lights in Kolkata.
Venue Details
The match will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, a ground known for its electrifying crowd support and high-scoring games. In addition, the pitch traditionally offers something for both batters and bowlers, which means strategy will play a crucial role.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad Overview
Kolkata Knight Riders bring a well-balanced and explosive squad for IPL 2026:
Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep, Blessing Muzarabani, Navdeep Saini, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey, Sarthak Ranjan, Daksh Kamra.
Moreover, with all-rounders like Sunil Narine and Cameron Green, the team has additional flexibility in both departments. However, consistency from the middle order will be key.
Gujarat Titans Squad Overview
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans arrive with a power-packed and versatile lineup:
Shubman Gill (c), Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Gurnoor Brar, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Kulwant Khejroliya, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia.
In addition, the presence of match-winners like Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, and Kagiso Rabada makes them extremely dangerous in all phases of the game. Therefore, Gujarat Titans will look to dominate early and maintain pressure throughout.
Key Match Insights
This contest is expected to be highly competitive because both sides are evenly matched. Moreover, KKR’s spin strength could challenge GT’s aggressive top order, while GT’s pace attack may trouble KKR’s batting lineup.
Meanwhile, fielding and death-over execution will likely decide the outcome. Consequently, fans can expect a close finish under pressure conditions.
Broadcast & Live Streaming
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
In addition, fans can enjoy live coverage with expert analysis, pre-match discussions, and post-match insights.
