Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report: GT vs KKR: Gujarat Titans will host Kolkata Knight Riders in the 13th match of IPL 2023. The match is slated to be held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Sunday, April 9 from 3.30 PM onwards. KKR lost their first match of the season to Punjab Kings by 7 runs. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya-led GT is coming as a favourite in the contest as they have defeated 4-time champion Chennai Super Kings in their season opener. GT also defeated Delhi Capitals in their second match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
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Kolkata Knight Riders’ start to the IPL season 16 wasn’t ideal, but Nitish Rana and Co. have the potential to turn their season into a fruitful one. Ahead of their match against GT, they are expected to make some changes. If Lockie Ferguson becomes available, he might replace Tim Southee in the KKR squad. Additionally, the new arrival, England’s star batter Jason Roy, will also be available for selection.
After defeating the four-time champion CSK and DC, Gujarat now would be motivated to replicate the same result. We will see no changes in the GT squad as every player is contributing equally. Star batter Shubman Gill and veteran cricketer Wriddhiman Saha will once again open the inning.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Over the years, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has served as the home ground for Rajasthan Royals, during 2010, 2014, and 2015 seasons. Narendra Modi Stadium or Motera Stadium has hosted 19 Indian Premier League matches so far. The venue is currently home to Gujarat Titans.
The pitch at this venue is known to assist fast bowlers, thanks to its extra bounce. Bowlers who can hit the deck hard are likely to be more successful here, taking more wickets. Batsmen who have had a chance to observe the pitch can play their shots with confidence.
A total of 19 IPL matches have been played here at his venue. Out of which the chasing team won 11 times, while the team batting first won 8 times.
The average first-inning score at this venue is 162 runs. The highest total ever recorded here was 201 runs, which Rajasthan Royals achieved against Delhi in 2014. Conversely, the lowest total ever recorded here was 102 runs, which Rajasthan scored against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014.
It is certain that both teams will look to win the toss and bowl first in Ahmedabad. A high-scoring affair is on the cards considering the batting quality of both sides.
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