IPL Showdown: Kolkata Knight Riders Opt to Bat First Against Gujarat Titans

In an exciting IPL clash, Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane has chosen to bat first after winning the toss against Gujarat Titans. KKR, still seeking their first win of the season, has made a strategic change by including Tim Seifert in the lineup. Meanwhile, the Titans remain unchanged. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams aim for victory. Read on for detailed team lineups and insights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 17, 2026, 19:24 IST

Match Preview: KKR vs. GT

Ahmedabad: In a crucial IPL encounter on Friday, Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bat first against the Gujarat Titans.

The Knight Riders are still searching for their first victory this season and have made a single change to their lineup, bringing in Tim Seifert in place of fellow New Zealander Finn Allen.

On the other hand, the Titans have retained their previous squad without any alterations.

Team Lineups:

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.