KKR vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: Shubman Gill's Gujarat eye Playoffs spot in Kolkata. (CREIMAS)IPL 2026 KKR vs GT Live Cricket Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Playing 11 Today Match Updates: Standing on the cusp of contrasting possibilities are KKR and GT ahead of their high-stakes clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday night. Teetering on the brink of an exit after a defeat that trashed their run of comeback victories, a slip-up will be fatal for Ajinkya Rahane’s men.In a season of frenetic hitting, Gujarat are sitting in a superb frame of mind, having peaked at just about the right time to unsettle the wavering form of others in the top five. And they have even seemed to be nonchalant in their business over the last month where despite the extensive reliance on their top-three batters, the Titans have held a stranglehold over most of their opponents.Story continues below this adKeeping things simple continues to help Shubman Gill and Co., and a win tonight will push them through to the Playoffs as the first team to reach 18 points. Flying under the radar seems to be an intrinsic trait in the GT set-up.SCROLL DOWN FOR KKR VS GT IPL 2026 MATCHLive BlogHeading into the IPL retentions late last year, Washington Sundar found himself at a crossroads. The Impact Player rule had severely limited his game time—a frustrating setback for an all-rounder fighting to secure his place in India’s ODI and T20 squads. Seizing on this situation, the Chennai Super Kings initiated trade talks with Gujarat Titans (GT) to bring the 26-year-old back to his hometown. While the prospect of playing in Chennai was incredibly enticing, Washington ultimately decided to stay with GT, choosing to back himself and fight for his spot. READ MOREThe Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for its credibility and trustworthiness by Newsguard, a global service that rates news sources for their journalistic standards.Stay updated with the latest sports news across Cricket, Football, Chess, and more. Catch all the action with real-time live cricket score updates and in-depth coverage of ongoing matches.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd