{"id":3135,"date":"2026-04-16T15:44:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kkrs-desperate-ipl-turnaround-attempt-chasing-victory-as-time-runs-out"},"modified":"2026-04-16T15:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:44:58","slug":"kkrs-desperate-ipl-turnaround-attempt-chasing-victory-as-time-runs-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kkrs-desperate-ipl-turnaround-attempt-chasing-victory-as-time-runs-out","title":{"rendered":"KKR\u2019s desperate IPL turnaround attempt: chasing victory as time runs out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata Knight Riders are searching for a sign that things can turn around, with the three-time IPL champions sitting at the bottom end after collecting just one point in five matches. It is their most disastrous start in the league\u2019s history, and the early struggles have been compounded by a squad reshuffle forced through the mega-auction reset. The batting order has looked unsettled at times, with a shortage of players who can consistently provide late-overs impact and a set of top-order options that hasn\u2019t quite fit together.<\/p>\n<p>The latest example came at Chepauk, where Sunil Narine was moved up to open. That decision pushed Ajinkya Rahane into a different role, one that has meant facing more overs against spin\u2014an adjustment that hasn\u2019t delivered the desired stability. With multiple setbacks in the bowling unit, it has been KKR\u2019s batting that has carried the heaviest weight, offering too few moments that can swing games their way.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts: GT vs KKR<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Match: Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2026<\/li>\n<li>Date and time: April 17 at 7:30 PM IST<\/li>\n<li<Venue>: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad<\/li>\n<li>Head-to-head: GT leads 3-1 overall<\/li>\n<li>KKR\u2019s past highlight at this venue: their lone win here in 2023, when Rinku Singh hit five sixes in the final over to pull off a dramatic chase<\/li>\n<li>GT injury update: no injuries reported by the Titans camp<\/li>\n<li>KKR availability: Matheesha Pathirana will not play, with travel logistics still being worked out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beyond the occasional spark from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and, more recently, Kartik Tyagi\u2019s contributions with the ball, KKR have struggled to find sustained positives. With an early exit looming if results don\u2019t improve quickly, the pressure is on them to secure a couple of points from this fixture. Their opponents, Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are beginning to gather momentum\u2014something that makes the task even tougher for the Knight Riders.<\/p>\n<p>For GT, the bowling has looked more in control in recent outings, and the return of Jos Buttler to form has lifted confidence around their top order. If their renowned top three can once again carry the platform deep into the innings, the Titans will feel more comfortable about challenging totals or chasing with a clear plan. Still, GT\u2019s own middle order has shown it can be inconsistent at times, leaving a question over whether they can manage a wobble early in the chase or the set.<\/p>\n<h3>Pitch and game conditions<\/h3>\n<p>Conditions in Ahmedabad are expected to be favourable for scoring: clear skies are on the cards, with temperatures likely to climb sharply. The 7:30 PM start should help cool things down somewhat, but the venue\u2019s tendency to support batting remains in focus. So far, this ground has hosted a match where GT came agonisingly close to surpassing Rajasthan Royals\u2019 210\u2014an omen that the surface could again reward aggressive batting.<\/p>\n<h3>GT\u2019s tactical angles and probable XI<\/h3>\n<p>One matchup GT will want to lean into involves Rashid Khan versus Rovman Powell. In T20s, Rashid has been dominant over Powell, taking three wickets while conceding only 26 runs across 36 balls. The Titans are likely to schedule their ace wrist-spinner with an eye on the batter\u2019s challenge, potentially using him in a back-ended phase where the pressure of run-rate becomes sharper.<\/p>\n<p>Given KKR\u2019s right-handed-heavy batting profile, GT may also consider the use of one of their left-arm spinners\u2014Manav Suthar or Sai Kishore. That selection could be influenced by the way KKR struggled against the spin attack from CSK earlier this week. If that trend holds, GT will be keen to replicate the pressure with similar bowling angles and variations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Probable XI (Gujarat Titans):<\/b> Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Manav Suthar\/Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.<\/p>\n<h3>KKR\u2019s team news, matchups, and probable XI<\/h3>\n<p>KKR have confirmed that Matheesha Pathirana will not be available for this game, with travel logistics still being handled. That absence increases the importance of their bowling balance and places further demand on the batting unit to do more than just survive the early overs.<\/p>\n<p>On the tactics side, KKR\u2019s top pairing faces a tough lens when it comes to Mohammed Siraj. Both Ajinkya Rahane\u2014carrying a strike-rate of 64.86 with one dismissal\u2014and Sunil Narine\u2014struck twice at a strike-rate of 117.85\u2014have negative returns against Siraj. That makes opening with Rahane and Narine a potential risk, especially if KKR want Narine\u2019s value in the middle overs as a disruptor rather than consuming his overs at the start.<\/p>\n<p>If the situation forces changes, Tim Seifert could enter the XI in place of Finn Allen, offering an alternate structure for KKR\u2019s innings plan. Despite the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Cameron Green, it is still unlikely that he is left out at this stage\u2014meaning KKR are expected to persist with the current core while fine-tuning the roles.<\/p>\n<p><b>Probable XI (Kolkata Knight Riders):<\/b> Ajinkya Rahane (c), Sunil Narine, Tim Seifert (wk), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy.<\/p>\n<h3>Did you know?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In IPL 2026, KKR\u2019s seamers have leaked a four or a six about once every three balls.<\/li>\n<li>Jos Buttler\u2019s strike-rate in the first ten balls of this season stands at 165, and he has not been dismissed within his first ten deliveries of an innings.<\/li>\n<li>At the recent T20 World Cup, Buttler\u2019s corresponding first-ten-balls strike-rate was 92.45.<\/li>\n<li>For minimum 8 overs bowled in IPL 2026, Sunil Narine (6.86) and Rashid Khan (6.87) have the best economy rates among spinners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What GT\u2019s Glenn Phillips said<\/h3>\n<p>Glenn Phillips explained that teams do consider pitch preferences, but the decision is often shaped by the available options and the opposition they are facing. 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