The stakes couldn't be higher as the Gujarat Titans roll into Kolkata this Saturday, riding an impressive five-match unbeaten streak, to face the three-time champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, at the iconic Eden Gardens.
For KKR, this is a must-win showdown. After a blistering start with four consecutive wins, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side stumbled against RCB. With only three games left in the league stage, every point is precious, and there's no room for error if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are on a mission. Eyeing their sixth straight victory, they're locked in a fierce battle for a top-two finish and have all but secured a playoff berth. This clash promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams with everything to play for.
Here's your complete guide to catching all the action live:
Where to Watch KKR vs GT in India
All IPL 2026 matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. For those on the go, catch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
Match Details
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Date & Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR will be without Rachin Ravindra, who has returned home to prepare for New Zealand's upcoming Test series against England. However, most of their key first-team players are available. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who missed the RCB game due to injury, has rejoined training—his inclusion in the starting XI remains a game-time decision.
Predicted XI: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
Gujarat Titans
GT enters the match with no major injury concerns, giving them a full-strength squad to choose from as they look to extend their winning run.
Predicted XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharshan, Jos Buttler (w)
Whether you're cheering from the stands or watching from home, this KKR vs GT encounter is one you won't want to miss. Gear up in your team's colors and get ready for a night of high-octane IPL action!