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Who wins KKR vs GT?

KKR at 51% win probability.

KKR51%

GT49%

KKR are model favorites for this IPL 2026 fixture at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The pre-match edge — 51% to 49% — is built from team ratings, venue bias, home-ground factors, and recent form. Every call is logged before the toss so it is auditable after the result.

KKR vs GT — key factors
Factor	Value
KKR win probability	51%
GT win probability	49%
Model favorite	KKR
Venue	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Venue bias (bat-first vs chase)

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KKR vs GT today match prediction, probable XI and win probability

KKR start as the today-match edge at 51% for KKR vs GT at Eden Gardens. This page carries the probable XI, toss context, venue read, and standings pressure on one canonical URL.

Pre-matchKKR 51% winner confidencePublished 9 May 2026, 7:30 am ISTUpdated 13 May 2026, 1:09 am ISTLast standings refresh: 13 May 2026, 1:09 am IST

KKR

51%

Kickoff

19:30

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

49%

KKR vs GT is the preview call for Saturday, 16 May 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The current model makes KKR the edge at 51% before first ball. Eden Gardens has leaned slightly towards the chase so far, with chasing sides winning 51% of the tracked sample. Finn Allen and Sunil Narine remain the cleanest batting identifiers for KKR, while Kagiso Rabada is the direct counter from GT. Toss context stays grounded in one line: The toss looks close to neutral, but dew, wind, and boundary dimensions can still sharpen the decision on match day. The table shows KKR at #8 and GT at #1, so the prediction is framed against real standings pressure rather than a flat preview template.

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Squad / XI watch

Who is in the frame for this match

Truthful selection state only

This stays as a probable XI until an official team sheet confirms the final lineup.

No official XI or availability update has been verified yet, so this module remains a probable-XI read.

Squad / XI module

KKR

Probable XI

Probable XI stays in place until an official team sheet is verified for this fixture.

Finn AllenOverseas

WK-batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Sunil NarineOverseas

All-rounder

Rare dual-impact profile: powerplay hitting plus spin control.

Ajinkya RahaneCaptain

Top-order batter

Provides shape and stability when KKR need a calmer powerplay.

Cameron GreenOverseas

All-rounder

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Rinku Singh

Finisher

Finishing profile built for boundary pressure once the field spreads.

Instant verdict

Who has the edge?

KKR have the pre-match edge. KKR sit lower in the table at #8, but Finn Allen and Sunil Narine still carry the stronger top-order strike-rate average (170.0) against GT's first two named batters (141.0).

KKR sit lower in the table at #8, but Finn Allen and Sunil Narine still carry the stronger top-order strike-rate average (170.0) against GT's first two named batters (141.0).
Eden Gardens has an average first-innings score of 184, with 51% of matches won by the chasing side.
Finn Allen and Sunil Narine give KKR top-order run production, while Kagiso Rabada is the main counter with 1.6 wickets per match.

What changed since the last match

Verified changes only

No verified selection, replacement, or availability change is affecting this match right now.

Source provenance

What this page is allowed to claim

Fixture, venue, team, squad, and player layers come from the site’s validated data files.
Publication state last evaluated 13 May 2026, 1:09 am.
Current live/result state source: provider.

Venue / toss / scoring matrix

Eden Gardens

Average first-innings score at Eden Gardens: 184.
Batting first wins 49% of tracked matches here, while chasing sides win 51%.
Toss context: The toss looks close to neutral, but dew, wind, and boundary dimensions can still sharpen the decision on match day.
Fast outfield and reliable bounce make positive powerplay batting a real edge
Finger spin and pace-off options still matter once the ball gets softer

Numeric facts

The grounding layer

KKR 51% win probability
KKR are #8 on 8 points
GT are #1 on 16 points
184 average first-innings score

Key battles

The phase matchups that can move the edge

Finn Allen vs Kagiso Rabada

Finn Allen carries a 175 strike rate in the current batting sample, while Kagiso Rabada brings 1.6 wickets per match.

Shubman Gill vs Matheesha Pathirana

Shubman Gill is one of GT's main scoring anchors, and Matheesha Pathirana is the best wicket threat in the opposing attack right now.

KKR middle overs vs GT control overs

Sunil Narine and Rashid Khan are the phase matchup to watch once the field spreads and strike rotation matters.

Form + pressure points

KKR

Position #8 · 8 points · Record 3-5 (2 NR) · NRR -1.315

Last five: L · L · W · W · W

KKR need a recovery run from #8. The next result matters both for points and for whether the season remains live. Recent form: LLWWW.

Form + pressure points

GT

Position #1 · 16 points · Record 8-4 · NRR -0.029

Last five: W · W · W · W · W

GT are in the current top four, so the pressure is about protecting margin and net run rate rather than chasing the cut line. Recent form: WWWWW.

Optional fantasy block

Compact fantasy view

This block stays secondary to the win-probability read and uses the current player sample only as supporting context.

Captain

Shubman Gill

GT · form 8.5 · SR 134

Vice-captain

Sunil Narine

KKR · form 7.5 · SR 165

Other picks

Rinku Singh, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan

FAQ

Match-specific answers

Who will win KKR vs GT today?

KKR carry the current edge at 51% win probability, with the call logged before toss for audit after the result.

What is the KKR vs GT winning percentage?

KKR are 51% and GT are 49% on the current model.

What is the KKR vs GT toss prediction?

The site does not predict the coin toss. It tracks how the bat/field decision at Eden Gardens can move the win probability once the toss and innings order are verified.

What is the KKR vs GT playing XI?

Probable XI notes are shown before the toss. Confirmed XI is only labelled confirmed after an official team sheet is verified.

Where can I follow KKR vs GT live score probability?

This canonical match page becomes the live score probability page once the match starts, with score context, innings state, and win-probability movement in one place.

Why might this page be noindex right now?

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Update log

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Toss updated

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Live updated

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Result updated

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Internal links

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Squad / XI module

GT

Probable XI

Probable XI stays in place until an official team sheet is verified for this fixture.

Shubman GillCaptain

Top-order batter

Premier top-order run builder with enough range to control both pace and spin phases.

Jos ButtlerOverseas

WK-batter

Powerplay boundary pressure can distort the entire match tempo.

Sai Sudharsan

Top-order batter

Left-hand top-order control gives GT a strong pacing option if wickets fall early.

Glenn PhillipsOverseas

Batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Washington Sundar

All-rounder

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Rahul Tewatia

All-rounder

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Kagiso RabadaOverseas

Bowler

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Rashid KhanOverseas

Leg-spinner

Elite T20 wicket-taking spinner with finishing upside.

Mohammed Siraj

Seamer

Powerplay wicket threat who can define the first six overs.

Kumar Kushagra

WK-batter

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Anuj Rawat

WK-batter

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Bench / reserves

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Impact-player watch

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KKR vs GT today match prediction, probable XI and win probability

Who is in the frame for this match

KKR

Who has the edge?

Verified changes only

What this page is allowed to claim

Eden Gardens

The grounding layer

The phase matchups that can move the edge

Finn Allen vs Kagiso Rabada

Shubman Gill vs Matheesha Pathirana

KKR middle overs vs GT control overs

KKR

GT

Compact fantasy view

Match-specific answers

Who will win KKR vs GT today?

What is the KKR vs GT winning percentage?

What is the KKR vs GT toss prediction?

What is the KKR vs GT playing XI?

Where can I follow KKR vs GT live score probability?

Why might this page be noindex right now?

Canonical page lifecycle

Published

Toss updated

Live updated

Result updated

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