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Qualification for IPL 2024 Playoffs: Gujarat Titans Face Kolkata Knight Riders

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Qualification for the playoffs of the IPL 2024 has been secured by the team of Gujrat Titans by defeating Mumbai Indians. With 18 points, the team stands at the top of the points table. The match ahead on May 13th will see Gujrat Titans face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Kolkata Knight Riders have been a contender in the race for the playoffs in IPL 2024. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the team needs to secure victories in their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs. The clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium will pose a test of batters versus bowlers once again.

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is known for favoring batsmen, as evidenced by the high-scoring thrillers witnessed in the previous matches. Having hosted 32 matches so far, the pitch has seen an even distribution of wins between teams batting first and second. The average first innings score on this ground ranges from 171 to 180 runs.

Gujrat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other only three times in the history of IPL. Out of these encounters, Gujrat Titans have emerged victorious in two matches, while Kolkata Knight Riders have managed to secure a single victory. The upcoming clash on May 13th holds significant importance for both teams.

In this crucial encounter, the minds of batsmen and bowlers will collide as Gujrat Titans take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in a high-octane battle. The presence of seasoned players like Sunil Narine, Phil Salt, Venkatesh Iyer, and the powerhouse Andre Russell adds to the anticipation of the match.