IPL 2024 – Match 63: GT vs KKR Pitch Report of Narendra Modi Stadium With Stats and Records
GT has 62% win rate at Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat
In the 63rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Gujarat Titans (GT) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 13, 2024.
Shubman Gill and his teammates will approach this match with great confidence, aiming to maintain their winning streak after defeating the Chennai Super Kings by 35 runs in their previous encounter. With 5 wins in 12 matches, Gujarat Titans currently hold the 8th position in the points table.
On the contrary, Kolkata Knight Riders have been in excellent form this season, leading the table with 9 wins in 12 matches.
With the highly anticipated match approaching, let’s examine the expected behaviour of the pitch in Ahmedabad throughout the game.
GT vs KKR: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is renowned as the largest cricket ground in the world. Its pitch is known to favour batsmen, providing them with an enjoyable batting experience.
While there’s some assistance for pacers, particularly with the new ball due to turn and slight bounce, it’s generally considered a batting-friendly track.
Captains winning the toss might prefer to chase first, as the ball tends to come onto the bat more nicely in the second innings.
Narendra Modi Stadium Stats in IPL
- Matches Played: 30
- Matches won batting first: 15
- Matches won batting second: 15
- Average first innings total: 172
- Highest record total: 233/3 by Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians.
- Lowest record total: 89 runs by Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals.
GT’s record at the Narendra Modi Stadium
- Matches Played: 15
- Won: 9
- Lost: 6
- Winning percentage:62%
KKR’s record at the Narendra Modi Stadium
- Matches Played: 5
- Won: 2
- Lost: 3
- Winning percentage:40%
GT vs KKR Key Stats
- Both teams have faced each other three times. Gujarat Titans emerged victorious in two matches, while KKR won one encounter.
- Vijay Shankar is the leading run-getter for GT against KKR with 114 runs.
- Andre Russell has taken 5 wickets for KKR that is the most by any bowler against GT.
