The Gujarat Titans will be aiming to maintain their perfect start to the 2023 IPL season when they face the Kolkata Knight Riders.
It's no major surprise that the reigning champions have continued their dominance into the new campaign, but they are set to be tested in this upcoming match.
The Knights were well beaten in their opening clash but were impressive with both bat and ball in their win over Royal Challengers Bangalore.
We take a look at where best to find value for Sunday night's contest below.
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GT vs KKR odds
The Titans are the favourites in this encounter off the back of their perfect 2-0 start.
| GT win |
KKR win |
|
|---|---|---|
| Dafabet (India) |
1.74 | 2.14 |
GT vs KKR match facts
- Date: Sunday, April 9
- Time: 15:30 IST
- Location: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)
- Last meeting: April 23, 2022 - Gujarat Titans won by eight runs
GT vs KKR team news
Due to a lower back injury, Shreyas Iyer, the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders, has been ruled out of the tournament and is scheduled to undergo surgery. As a result, he will also miss the World Test Championship against Australia.
Additionally, the team will not have the services of veteran Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hassan, who has cited international commitments and personal reasons for his unavailability.
However, Shakib's compatriot, Litton Das, is expected to join the team before the match.
Whereas, Titans will miss Kane Williamson for the rest of the tournament and he has been replaced by Sri Lanka's white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka.
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GT vs. KKR prediction
- Result prediction: Gujarat Titans to win
KKR will be no pushovers, but GT are primed to continue their good form in this match.
Not only are the Titans winning games, but they are winning with composure and performing strongly with both bat and ball.
The Titans' home ground advantage for this clash also cannot be ignored.
GT vs. KKR best bet
- Pick: Head to Head - Gujarat Titans
- Odds: 1.74 (Dafabet)
There is no need to overcomplicate things when there are enough factors that go the way of the Titans.
Confidence is everything in T20 cricket, and the home side will have it in bucket loads.
Their opponents are coming off a crushing win, but a heavy defeat in their opening match could still linger in their mind.
GT vs. KKR flier bet
- Pick: Top Bowler (Gujarat Titans) - Rashid Khan
- Odds: 3.05 (Dafabet)
Rashid Khan has been the Titans' best bowler in their two opening matches, so there is no major reason why he will stop against Kolkata.
Mohammed Shami and Alzarri Joseph have also been impressive, but the Afghan spinner has the edge so far.
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