Jos Buttler and Ajinkya Rahane will be in action. [Source - IPL/x.com]
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) meet each other in the 39th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Monday, April 21st. The mouthwatering clash will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
KKR are currently placed sixth in the points table at the halfway mark with three wins in seven games and will be looking to secure two crucial points to climb up the ladder.
On the other side, GT will be aiming to continue their winning form and secure sixth win of their campaign to sustain their top spot.
As another thrilling contest awaits from Kolkata, here are the top three captain and vice-captain choices for KKR vs GT Match 39 of IPL 2025.
3. Ajinkya Rahane
Why Will Ajinkya Rahane Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Ajinkya Rahane is a smart pick for captain or vice-captain ahead of KKR’s home clash against GT. Leading from the front, Rahane has been exceptional at KKR’s home matches at the Eden Gardens, showcasing top form with the bat.
The dynamic right-hander is KKR’s leading scorer this season and is averaging over 50 at home with an impressive strike rate of 166.66. His consistency and ability to make quick runs at number three makes him a reliable fantasy pick.
2. Jos Buttler
Why Jos Buttler Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Jos Buttler is on fire. The veteran keeper batter is at the top of his game since joining GT and batting at number three. He is coming into the match on the back of an unbeaten 97 and will start GT’s next game against KKR as one of the top fantasy picks.
Butter is currently the third highest run-scorer in the league with 315 runs at an average of 63 and a strike-rate of 164.1. Moreover, he loves batting at the Eden Gardens as he has an average of 98 in three games since 2022 which also includes a century last year.
1. Sai Sudharsan
Why Will Sai Sudharsan Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Sai Sudharsan will continue to be one of the top captain and vice-captain choices for GT matches going forward. The southpaw has been one of the most consistent performers with the bat this season.
He is currently the second highest run scorer in the tournament with 365 runs at an average of 52.1 and a strike-rate of 153.4. In addition, he has managed to score four half-centuries in seven games which makes his even stronger as a potential best fantasy pick ahead of KKR vs GT.