The Proteas pace spearhead leads GT’s bowling attack with 21 wickets from 12 matches, his highest tally since he claimed 30 in 2020 for Delhi Capitals.
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Gujarat arrive on the back of five consecutive wins, including an 82-run dismantling of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sai Sudharsan sits second in the overall runs table with 501 runs, while Shubman Gill has added 467 and Jos Buttler 355, making GT’s top three one of the most formidable in the competition.
KKR sit eighth with nine points from 11 matches and must win all three remaining games to harbour any playoff hopes. All four of their wins have come while chasing away from home. They have lost every home match at Eden Gardens this season.
Rabada against a desperate KKR side under lights at one of cricket’s great stadiums. The stage is set.
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