GT vs KKR IPL 2024 Match Highlights: Gujarat Titans eliminated from playoffs after washout, Kolkata Knight Riders secure spot in first qualifier

Match between KKR and GT has been abandoneed due to bad weather

The ground crew is busy drying the field with mops. Even though players from both teams are chatting together like they would after a match, the captain of the Titans, Shubman Gill, takes it very seriously. He's the first one to walk onto the freshly uncovered pitch and carefully checks the entire playing area.

Drizzle persists, but there's a positive sign! Covers coming off, and most GT and KKR players are already on the field.

Gill and Nehra huddle with officials on the field. Rain continues to fall - is a decision imminent?

Heavy rain delays again, needing 40-45 minutes to prepare the field after it stops. 10:56 PM five-over game window shrinking. Fans seem to be leaving or seeking shelter in the back rows.

Earlier hopes for a 10:56 PM five-over shootout dashed by renewed rain.

Rain stopped but there is no signs of any improvement.

Rain stops, outfield potentially damp. No news on pitch inspection or match start yet.

Grounds crew on the move! Rain seems to be letting up, and an update might be coming soon.

Due to persistent lightning, the center covers remain securely in place for safety reasons.

A sizable crowd huddles under the stadium cover, their anticipation dampened by the worsening rain. The remaining floodlights remain stubbornly off, further delaying the event's start.

Light drizzle persists despite the closed stadium roof. Strong winds ripped off GT flags, delaying efforts to turn on all floodlights.

Despite the absence of rain, the covers are back on, and the floodlights remain off. Lightning strikes are frequent.

Covers on the ground being removed.

Water has gathered on the central cover, although it's not raining in Ahmedabad.

Toss has been delayed due to incessant lightning

At 7:00 pm, captains of GT and KKR will step out for toss in the stadium.

KKR likely to replace Arora with Rana, as in the last game. Rana aims to build on his successful comeback.

GT captain Shubman Gill achieved the IPL's 100th century in the previous match against Chennai Super Kings. With a remarkable track record at this venue, he aims to extend his streak tonight.

Gujarat Titans face slim playoff odds due to negative net run-rate, requiring extraordinary wins to stay in contention. Their chances hinge on exceptional performances in remaining matches.

Upcoming Fixtures: GT vs KKR | SRH vs GT

Kolkata Knight Riders have secured their spot in the playoffs and require only one victory in their final two matches to secure a top-two position. Additionally, they have the potential to reach 22 points, matching the record for the highest points earned in the league stage.

Upcoming fixtures: GT vs KKR | RR vs KKR

The weather in Ahmedabad is predicted to stay around 30 degrees Celsius, with the apparent temperature feeling slightly warmer at 31 degrees Celsius. Humidity is anticipated to be at approximately 44%. Rain is forecasted with a 56% chance according to current predictions.

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium offers a balanced pitch, suitable for both pace bowlers and spinners, ensuring a competitive match. Usually, batting becomes more favorable in the second innings as the ball behaves predictably, aiding stroke play. Therefore, the team winning the toss will likely opt for fielding first to leverage the advantageous chasing conditions later in the game.

Narendra Modi Stadium, renowned for its high-scoring and fair conditions, the pitch favours batsmen and offers little support to spinners. The team winning the toss is expected to choose bowling first, capitalising on the advantage of chasing during dewy conditions in the later stages.

The IPL 2024 match between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can also watch the live stream of the GT vs KKR match on the JioCinema app and website.

Out of the three matches played, Gujarat Titans emerged victorious in two, with Kolkata Knight Riders securing one win. No matches ended in a draw or were inconclusive.

Phil Salt (WK), Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy.

Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Matthew Wade (WK), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi

Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain

David Miller, Shubman Gill (c), Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Robin Minz, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Azmatullah Omarzai, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Shami (ruled out), Noor Ahmad, R Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Umesh Yadav, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Spencer Johnson