Gujarat Titans (GT) host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 25 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Friday, April 17, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
Two teams at the wrong end of the table. GT have 2 wins and 2 losses from 4 matches. KKR are rock bottom at 0 wins and 4 losses (plus 1 washout), sitting last with just 1 point. The three-time champions are staring at their worst IPL start ever.
The subplot that makes this match electric: Rinku Singh. His five consecutive sixes off Yash Dayal in the 2023 match at this very stadium remains one of the greatest IPL moments. Every time KKR visit Ahmedabad, that memory charges the atmosphere.
GT vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 25 Live Streaming Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada + HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch GT vs KKR Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
GT vs KKR: Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI of both Teams:
Gujarat Titans Probable XI
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan / Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jayant Yadav [VERIFY].
GT’s strength is obvious: Gill-Sudharsan at the top, Rashid in the middle, Rabada at the death. If all three fire, KKR have no answer. The concern is the middle-order depth if the top 3 fail.
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable XI
Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
KKR’s XI has been in flux all season. Rinku at No. 6 is the X-factor. His 5 sixes at this ground in 2023 are proof he can single-handedly change results. Narine needs a vintage all-round game to give KKR any chance.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Shubman Gill vs KKR’s bowling: 185 runs at 46.25 in this rivalry. Gill scored 90 in the last meeting. KKR’s pace attack, the weakest in IPL 2026, must find a way to get him early. Easier said than done.
Rinku Singh vs Rashid Khan/Rabada: Rinku’s 5 sixes at this venue are legendary, but Rashid (7 wickets vs KKR) and Rabada at the death are a different challenge. If Rinku faces Rashid in the 18th over, every fan in the stadium will hold their breath.
Sunil Narine vs GT’s top order: Narine has 5 wickets vs GT in this rivalry but has been below par in IPL 2026. If he bowls a tight spell and adds a quickfire cameo with the bat, KKR could spring a surprise. A classic Narine 4-0-20-2 spell could change everything.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The Narendra Modi Stadium is the world’s largest cricket stadium and GT’s home ground. The black soil pitch offers consistent bounce and is batting-friendly under lights.
Spin bowlers get more assistance here compared to most IPL venues. Rashid Khan and Varun Chakravarthy could both be effective in the middle overs. Competitive first-innings scores are around 180-200.
Weather: 41°C during the day, cooling to 26°C by match time. No rain expected. The heat will not be a factor during the evening game.
GT vs KKR Match 25 Prediction
GT are clear favourites. A 75% win rate against KKR, home advantage, and a far more settled team. Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler at the top combined with Rabada, Siraj, Rashid give GT quality in every phase.
KKR’s winless run makes them desperate. Desperation can produce surprises. If Rinku repeats his 2023 heroics or Narine delivers a vintage game, KKR can snatch this. But relying on one magic moment is not a strategy.
For KKR, this is effectively a must-win. With 0 wins from 5, another loss could make playoff qualification mathematically impossible before the halfway mark.
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Final Thoughts: Fans Can Watch GT vs KKR Live Streaming On Jio Hotstar & Star Sports
GT vs KKR at the Narendra Modi Stadium pits home advantage against desperation. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, April 17 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
Gill’s 185 runs in this rivalry, Rashid’s 7 wickets, Rinku’s 5 sixes at this venue, and KKR’s season on the line. The Motera crowd will be loud, the stakes will be high, and this venue always delivers drama when these two meet.
