New Delhi: The 25th match of the IPL is set to be played today at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM. This match features a clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Gujarat Titans, an encounter that has generated immense excitement among cricket fans.
On the other hand, cloud movement is once again being observed across various regions, including North India. Consequently, a question lingers in fans’ minds: could rain disrupt the match scheduled for Ahmedabad? If you have already purchased tickets and are eager to watch the game, you can check the latest weather updates for Ahmedabad beforehand to ensure there are no unexpected issues.
IPL 2026, Match 25 – Major Key Highlights (April 17)
Category Key Highlight
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Date: April 17, 2026
Head-to-Head Record (5 Matches)
Team Wins
Gujarat Titans (GT) 3
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 1
No Result 1
GT dominates the head-to-head record.
Weather Forecast (Ahmedabad)
Aspect Key Point
Rain ❌ No rain expected – clear skies
Match Interruption No disruptions predicted
Dew Low probability
Conditions Warm, clear throughout the match
Good news for fans: Full match expected without weather interruption.
Pitch & Toss Insight
Aspect Key Point
Batting Easier – good for stroke play
Bowling Bounce bowlers get assistance
Toss Advantage: Bowling first is often beneficial
Probable Playing XI – Quick View
Gujarat Titans (GT) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Shubman Gill (Captain) Ajinkya Rahane (Captain)
Sai Sudharsan Finn Allen / Tim Seifert
Jos Buttler (WK) Sunil Narine
Washington Sundar Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Glenn Phillips Cameron Green
Rahul Tewatia Rinku Singh
Shahrukh Khan Ramandeep Singh
Rashid Khan Rovman Powell
Kagiso Rabada Anukul Roy
Ashok Sharma Vaibhav Arora
Prasidh Krishna Kartik Tyagi
Head-to-Head: Which Team Holds the Edge?
So far in the Indian Premier League, the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Gujarat Titans have faced each other in five matches. Of these, the Gujarat Titans have registered victories in three games, while the Kolkata Knight Riders have won just one encounter.
Furthermore, one match ended without a result. When these two teams clashed in IPL 2023, Gujarat secured a victory by a margin of 39 runs. Kolkata’s sole victory against this team came in 2023, when they won by three wickets.
What Will the Weather Be Like During the Match?
It is important to know what the weather conditions will be like in Ahmedabad for the match between the Gujarat Titans and the Kolkata Knight Riders. The weather is expected to remain clear throughout the match. This means, quite simply, that there should be no interruptions to the game, allowing you to enjoy the match without any hindrance. The pitch here generally makes batting easier.
Bowlers who specialise in generating bounce also tend to find assistance on this surface. Winning the toss and electing to bowl first is often advantageous at this venue. Warm conditions are expected to prevail in the field, and there is also a low probability of dew setting in.
Gujarat Titans’ Probable Playing XI
Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna. Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Finn Allen/Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
