Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule for April 17

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season continues on  17 April, as Gujarat Titans (GT) host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The GT vs KKR IPL 2026 match features two sides on vastly different trajectories; while the hosts are surging following consecutive victories, the visitors arrive in Ahmedabad desperate to secure their first points of the campaign. Will MS Dhoni Play in SRH vs CSK IPL 2026 Match?.

Today's IPL 2026 Match Overview and Timing

The spotlight remains on GT skipper Shubman Gill, who has amassed 165 runs in three innings at an average exceeding 50. His opening partnership with Jos Buttler remains one of the most feared in the competition. On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna currently leads the Purple Cap race with 10 wickets in four matches, providing the Titans with a potent weapon in the powerplay and death overs.

For KKR, the onus falls on the middle order to provide more support for Rahane and young standout Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Raghuvanshi has been a rare bright spark for the franchise, scoring 182 runs at a strike rate of 155.6. The visitors will also rely heavily on the tactical experience of Sunil Narine and the finishing ability of Rinku Singh to upset the odds at the world’s largest cricket stadium.  The encounter is scheduled to begin at 19:30 IST, with the toss taking place 30 minutes prior. You can find the Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders match scorecard here.

Today's IPL 2026 Schedule

Where to Watch Today's IPL 2026 Match

For viewers in India, the match will be broadcast live across the Star Sports Network, with coverage available in various regional languages. Digital streaming is exclusively available on the JioHotstar app and website.

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