The Gujarat Titans are ranked eighth and are one step away from being eliminated, while the Kolkata Knight Riders have already qualified.
GT vs KKR Live Updates, Match 63: The Gujarat Titans’ hopes of making it to the IPL 2024 Playoffs are hanging by a thread. The Shubman Gill-led side has just five wins from twelve matches and is the lowest-ranked team among those who are still in the race to make the final four. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders will want a win to ensure that they end the season ranked in the top two and play in Qualifier I.
GT knocked out?
GT skipper Shubman Gill and coach Ashish Nehra are having a word with the officials. GT will be knocked out of IPL if the game is abandoned.
More rain in Ahmedabad
It looks like the rain won’t stop any time soon as the covers are still on. The cut-off time for the game to be called off is 10.56 PM.
Drizzle increases
Rain has increased in Ahmedabad, casting aspersions on the possibility of a game.
Delay continues
Form Guide: GT vs KKR
KKR’s recent form has been exceptional, reflected in their four-match winning streak (WWWWL). Conversely, GT’s journey has been less consistent, with a record of three wins and two losses in their last five games (WLLLW).
This high-voltage clash promises an exciting encounter. Can GT defy the odds and reignite their playoff dreams, or will KKR continue their dominant run and potentially secure a top-two finish? The answer will unfold at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Monday.
GT vs KKR: Rains continue to pound Narendra Modi stadium
GT vs KKR pitch report
From the Narendra Modi Stadium, we can expect an equal amount of assistance for both the batters and bowlers, which always brings up an interesting game. As it provides a proper balance, the pitch of the Narendra Modi Stadium is considered suitable for batters. The ball connects very well to the bat, making it easy for batters to generate shots.
Delay continues
Toss is further delayed and the covers are firmly in place as the rain seems to have gotten heavier.
Covers still on in Ahmedabad
KKR gear up for GT challenge
Toss delayed
The toss for GT vs KKR has been delayed due to bad weather.
Our combined XI for GT vs KKR
Welcome to the live coverage of the 63rd match of the IPL 2024 season between the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders.
GT vs KKR: Squad
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Matthew Wade (wk). Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi, Sandeep Warrier. Abhinav Manohar, Sharath BR, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Spencer Johnson. Azmatullah Omarzai, Manav Suthar, Sushant Mishra, Vijay Shankar, Kane Williamson, Wriddhiman Saha.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh. Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora. Anukul Roy, Suyash Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Dushmantha Chameera. Srikar Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Sakib Hussain, Allah Ghazanfar.
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