Where to watch KKR vs GT IPL 2026 match: TV channel, live stream details and start time in India
TL;DR
Kolkata Knight Riders face Gujarat Titans in a crucial IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens. KKR must win to stay in playoff contention, while GT aims for their sixth consecutive victory.
Key points
- Kolkata Knight Riders face Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens
- KKR must win to stay in playoff contention
- GT aims for their sixth consecutive victory
- Ajinkya Rahane leads KKR
- Match is part of IPL 2026
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Gujarat Titans, who are unbeaten in their last five IPL matches, are all set to visit Kolkata on Saturday to take on three-time champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, at Eden Gardens.
It's a must-win game for KKR, who lost their first match against RCB after going unbeaten in four consecutive games. With just three games left to be played, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side cannot afford to drop points anymore, going forward.
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GT too will be eyeing their sixth consecutive win as they are currently fighting for a top-two finish, having all but secured a playoff spot.
In this article, The Sporting News takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans.
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Where to watch KKR vs GT live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 game in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network channels
- **Live stream:**JioHotstar app and website
IPL 2026 matches are available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstarapp and website.
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What time does KKR vs GT match kick off?
The IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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KKR vs GT lineups, team news
Rachin Ravindra has left the KKR squad to head back home to prepare for New Zealand's upcoming Test series against England. Apart from Ravindra, almost all important first-team players are available for selection in the KKR camp.
Varun Chakravarthy, who missed the RCB game due to injury, has rejoined training and it remains to be seen if the spinner features in the starting lineup.
Kolkata Knight Riders 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.
GT, on the other hand, have no major injury concerns ahead of the KKR clash.
**Gujarat Titans predicted XI:**Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharshan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj.
KKR vs GT: Betting odds
Gujarat Titans are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match at 1.76 on Dafa, while the odds for Kolkata Knight Riders to win are 2.08.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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Q&A
What time does the KKR vs GT IPL 2026 match start in India?
The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans starts at the scheduled time as per IPL fixtures.
Where can I watch the KKR vs GT match live in India?
You can watch the KKR vs GT match live on the designated TV channels and streaming platforms that broadcast IPL matches in India.
What is the significance of the KKR vs GT match in IPL 2026?
The match is crucial for KKR to secure a playoff spot, while GT is looking to maintain their winning streak and secure a top-two finish.
