IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders' strongest predicted XI against Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans (GT) will be hosting the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match No. 25 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, April 17.

The Titans started their campaign with back-to-back defeats. However, they have bounced back commendably, winning their last two matches. The Knight Riders, on the other hand, are the only team which has not won a game as yet in IPL 2026.

The Ajinkya Rahane-led side has four defeats from five games. They have earned only one point so far, and it came after their game against the Punjab Kings was washed out. In their most recent clash, they lost to the Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium by 32 runs. The three-time champions have to start winning soon, as there is very little room for error following their dismal start.

Here is KKR’s strongest predicted XI vs GT, Match 25, IPL 2026:

Top Order: Finn Allen, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C)

Finn Allen and Sunil Narine opened the batting in the last game. However, the Kiwi batter floundered once again. Narine did hit a few boundaries inside the power play but couldn't capitalise on his start. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane dropped down to No. 3 in the last game and scored a 22-ball 28. He is averaging 38 and has a strike rate of 149.02 this season.