Gujarat Titans stand-in skipper Rashid Khan received the toss and elected to bat first in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Gujarat Titans are undefeated within the IPL 2023 after enjoying two matches in opposition to Chennai Tremendous Kings and Delhi Capitals. GT might be eager to reclaim the primary spot within the IPL desk with out Hardik Pandya. Hardik will not function for GT right this moment as a result of he’s unwell. Alternatively, KKR might be eager to finish Gujarat Titans’ dominance and register their second victory within the IPL 2023.

GT skipper Rashid Khan mentioned on the toss, “We wish to bat first, seems to be like a recent wicket, hopefully, we are able to put up an excellent whole and defend it. (On Hardik Pandya not enjoying right this moment) Simply unwell barely, do not wish to take dangers with him. As a crew we’ll attempt to play good cricket. We wish to bat properly and put only one change, Vijay Shankar is in for Hardik.”

KKR skipper Nitish Rana mentioned on the toss, “We needed to bat first as properly due to the climate and situations nevertheless it’s okay. I felt defending may be simpler. We had in our minds that batting first could be the way in which to go in order that our spinners could make use of the floor within the second half nevertheless it’s okay. We’ve two adjustments. Lockie Ferguson is available in for Tim Southee and Mandeep Singh makes method for Jagadeesan.

GT (Taking part in XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan(c), Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal.

KKR (Taking part in XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), N Jagadeesan, Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Suyash Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.