{"id":3231,"date":"2026-04-17T04:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kkrs-worrying-start-continues-as-they-face-in-form-gujarat-titans-in-2026-ipl"},"modified":"2026-04-17T04:14:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:14:54","slug":"kkrs-worrying-start-continues-as-they-face-in-form-gujarat-titans-in-2026-ipl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kkrs-worrying-start-continues-as-they-face-in-form-gujarat-titans-in-2026-ipl","title":{"rendered":"KKR\u2019s Worrying Start Continues as They Face In-Form Gujarat Titans in 2026 IPL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AHMEDABAD: Kolkata Knight Riders are enduring a miserable beginning to their title defence, sitting rooted to the foot of the IPL standings after five games without a win. Their points tally stands at just one, with even a rain-affected outing producing little relief. With several key bowling and batting concerns converging at the worst possible time, KKR face Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium as the hosts build momentum.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Kolkata Knight Riders have managed no wins in their first five matches and occupy the last spot with only one point.<\/li>\n<li>KKR\u2019s struggles are linked to missing frontline pacers, underwhelming returns from Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, and a batting unit lacking conviction.<\/li>\n<li>Gujarat Titans enter the clash after recovering from early setbacks, having won two matches in succession.<\/li>\n<li>The head-to-head edge has tilted towards GT, who have won three of the last four meetings, including one memorable comeback involving Rinku Singh.<\/li>\n<li>KKR will have to negotiate a disciplined bowling group spearheaded by Prasidh Krishna, supported by Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma and Rashid Khan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>KKR\u2019s early-season slump and the pressure ahead<\/h2>\n<p>For three-time champions KKR, the start has been difficult on multiple fronts. The side is yet to register a victory across five fixtures, and even when rain played a role in one encounter, the result offered only a single point. That combination has left them at the bottom of the table, with confidence and consistency both in short supply.<\/p>\n<p>The immediate challenge for KKR has been personnel and form. They are sidelined by the absence of their leading pace options, while their two principal spinners\u2014Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy\u2014have not been at their usual levels. On top of that, their batting has appeared hesitant, with the lineup struggling to convert starts into meaningful totals.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Gujarat Titans are arriving with momentum<\/h2>\n<p>Standing in KKR\u2019s way is Gujarat Titans, who have shown the ability to bounce back after a shaky beginning. After losing their first two matches, GT have since steadied their campaign and now come to their fortress on the back of two consecutive wins.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, this matchup has worked in GT\u2019s favour. They have won three of the four games played between the sides, though the one meeting GT failed to win delivered one of the most dramatic chapters in IPL history. In that unforgettable contest, a then relatively unknown Rinku Singh produced an astonishing finish, smashing five sixes off five deliveries from Yash Dayal to steer a comeback victory.<\/p>\n<p>While Rinku\u2019s heroics have defined past moments, his current season has not matched those heights. Even if Angkrish Raghuvanshi and captain Ajinkya Rahane have contributed with the bat, KKR\u2019s problems have been amplified by the form\u2014or lack of it\u2014of Finn Allen and Cameron Green.<\/p>\n<h2>Bowling battle: Prasidh Krishna leads, GT\u2019s unit stays sharp<\/h2>\n<p>Against GT, KKR\u2019s batting faces a stern test from a bowling attack that has been building pressure through the middle overs. The pace and variations of Prasidh Krishna, who holds the Purple Cap, are expected to play a decisive role in testing the KKR batters once the ball settles.<\/p>\n<p>Prasidh\u2019s efforts are backed by a strong supporting cast. Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma and leg-spinner Rashid Khan have all contributed in a way that keeps the scoring options limited. The combined effect is likely to make it difficult for KKR to accelerate at crucial phases, especially given their current batting uncertainty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AHMEDABAD: Kolkata Knight Riders are enduring a miserable beginning to their title defence, sitting rooted to the foot of the IPL standings after five games&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3230,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"KKR vs Gujarat Titans: IPL 2026 Match Preview and Form","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"KKR\u2019s winless IPL 2026 start continues\u2014can they upset in-form Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad? 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