Kolkata, April 17 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have decided to bat first after winning the toss against Gujarat Titans in match 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

The Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR side made one change in their playing XI from the last match. Tim Seifert will be playing his first match of the season after having a wonderful run in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. He will replace his compatriot Finn Allen.

Shubman Gill's GT are going unchanged from the last match.

After winning the toss, KKR skipper Rahane said, "Looking to bat first, want our batters to bat freely. We just want to turn it around, so batting first is a good option. If you are doing well, people will take...