Kolkata, May 16 -- Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Saturday. For KKR, Varun Chakaravarthy makes his comeback from the injury.

GT captain Shubman Gill said after winning the toss that the team will bowl first due to recent rain and improving conditions expected later in the match. He highlighted the strength and momentum of their bowling unit, stressed the importance of not underestimating any opponent, and noted the advantage of finishing in the top two. He confirmed an unchanged playing 11 for the team.

"We are gonna bowl first. There was a little bit of rain yesterday. We are hoping that it'll get better in the second inning...