Overview

• Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens.
• KKR made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Moeen Ali to strengthen their lineup.
• Gujarat Titans announced an unchanged team, with Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill leading a strong batting order.
• Eden Gardens’ spin-friendly conditions are expected to favor bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Gujarat’s spin attack.
• KKR enters the match at sixth place in the standings after inconsistent performances, while Gujarat Titans lead the table following a dominant run.