The 60th match of IPL 2026 is today between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens. If GT wins today, it will become the first team to reach the playoffs, with this KKR’s chances of playoffs will end. Gujarat fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has a chance to create history today. He is on the verge of becoming the bowler who has taken the most wickets in the powerplay in a season.

The record of taking most wickets in powerplay in one season is currently in the name of Mohammed Shami. Shami is playing for Lucknow Super Giants this year, but he also made this big record while playing for Gujarat Titans. Shami was with GT for the first 2 years, he made this record in his name in 2023. Now Kagiso Rabada is on the verge of breaking his record.

1 wicket away from parity

Mohammed Shami took a total of 28 wickets in 2023, out of which he took 17 wickets in the powerplay. Kagiso Rabada has taken 16 wickets in the powerplay in IPL 2026. Rabada can equal Shami’s record by taking one wicket in the powerplay and break his record by taking 2 wickets.

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The South African bowler joined Gujarat Titans in 2025. This year, along with Mohammad Siraj, he is wreaking havoc in bowling. He has taken 21 wickets in 12 matches. Kagiso Rabada is also involved in the race for the Purple Cap and is second among the bowlers taking the most wickets in the season. Ahead of him is Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 22 wickets, who is currently the purple cap holder.

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Gujarat Titans is currently at second position in the points table. GT has won 8 out of 12 matches and has almost confirmed the playoff ticket with 16 points. But by winning today, the team would like to secure a place in the playoffs and strengthen its claim in the top-2. If Gujarat wins, it will come first in the points table.