Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium AhmedabadMatch coverage has started! Live updates will appear here.This live blog is AI generated.Kolkata Knight Riders set a target of 181 | Kolkata Knight Riders – 180/10 (20.0)April 17, 2026 9:20 pmKolkata Knight Riders finish their innings at 180 for 10. Cameron Green led the charge with 79 runs, but the team lost 4 wickets in the final 5 overs, facing strong bowling from Rabada, Siraj, and Sharma.Kolkata Knight Riders finish innings at 180/10180/10BattingBowlingKolkata Knight Riders Post 180 After Challenging Innings | Kolkata Knight Riders – 180/10 (20.0)April 17, 2026 9:20 pmKolkata Knight Riders conclude their innings at 180 runs, with Cameron Green leading the charge with an impressive 79. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, they managed to set a competitive target for Gujarat Titans.Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Ends180/10BattingCameron Green79(55) 4s: 7 6s: 4 SR: 143.64Vaibhav Arora0(1) 4s: 0 6s: 0 SR: 0BowlingRashid Khan1/44 4.0 ov Eco: 11Prasidh Krishna1/32 4.0 ov Eco: 8Rashid Khan seals the innings with Green’s wicket | Kolkata Knight Riders – 180/10 (20.0)April 17, 2026 9:20 pmRashid Khan bowls the final over, picking up the crucial wicket of Cameron Green. KKR added 6 runs in this over, finishing their innings at 180 for 10.Cameron Green 79(55)  Vaibhav Arora 0(1)Rashid Khan claims final wicket, KKR all out | Kolkata Knight Riders – 180/10 (20.0)April 17, 2026 9:20 pmCameron Green’s brilliant innings comes to an end as he is caught by Jos Buttler off Rashid Khan’s bowling. This final wicket marks the end of Kolkata Knight Riders’ innings, setting a target of 181.Green’s valiant innings endsKolkata Knight Riders – 180/10 (20.0)BattingCameron Greenc Jos Buttler b Rashid Khan79(55) 4s: 7 6s: 4 SR: 143.64Vaibhav Arora0(1) 4s: 0 6s: 0 SR: 0BowlingRashid Khan1/44 4.0 ov Eco: 11Prasidh Krishna1/32 4.0 ov Eco: 8Rashid Khan claims key wicket of Cameron Green | Kolkata Knight Riders – 180/9 (19.5)April 17, 2026 9:19 pmCameron Green, attempting to score quickly, is caught by Jos Buttler off Rashid Khan’s bowling. This crucial dismissal sees KKR lose their ninth wicket in the penultimate ball of the innings.Green falls to Rashid KhanKolkata Knight Riders – 180/9 (19.5)BattingCameron Greenc Jos Buttler b Rashid KhanBowlingRunout ends Tyagi’s brief cameo | Kolkata Knight Riders – 173/9 (18.2)April 17, 2026 9:13 pmKartik Tyagi is run out by Jos Buttler and Prasidh Krishna, adding to KKR’s woes. The team loses its ninth wicket, making it increasingly difficult to post a challenging total.Tyagi run out, KKR nine downKolkata Knight Riders – 173/9 (18.2)BattingBatterRB4s6sSRKartik Tyagirun out (Jos Buttler/Prasidh Krishna)6401150Cameron Green774674167.39BowlingBowlerOMRWEcoPrasidh Krishna3.203119.3Mohammed Siraj4.002325.75Tyagi’s six brightens Siraj’s final over | Kolkata Knight Riders – 172/8 (18.0)April 17, 2026 9:11 pmMohammed Siraj finishes his four overs with an eventful over, claiming a wicket but also conceding a crucial six to Kartik Tyagi. KKR add 7 runs to their total, reaching 172 for 8.7 Runs 1 WktKartik Tyagi 6(3)Cameron Green 76(45)Tyagi smashes a timely six | Kolkata Knight Riders – 166/8 (17.5)April 17, 2026 9:11 pmKartik Tyagi provides a late surge for KKR, launching Mohammed Siraj’s delivery for a massive six. This powerful hit adds crucial runs in the final stages of the innings.Narine falls to Siraj | Kolkata Knight Riders – 166/7 (17.2)April 17, 2026 9:08 pmSunil Narine tries to go aerial but is caught by Glenn Phillips off Mohammed Siraj. This is a significant blow for KKR, as they lose their seventh wicket and struggle to build momentum.Siraj dismisses NarineKolkata Knight Riders – 166/7 (17.2)BattingSunil Narinec Glenn Phillips b Mohammed Siraj0(4) 4s: 0 6s: 0 SR: 0Cameron Green76(45) 4s: 7 6s: 4 SR: 168.89BowlingMohammed Siraj1/17 3.2 ov Eco: 5.1Ashok Sharma2/45 4.0 ov Eco: 11.25Ashok Sharma dismisses dangerous Ramandeep Singh | Kolkata Knight Riders – 165/7 (16.3)April 17, 2026 9:03 pmAshok Sharma strikes back, dismissing Ramandeep Singh who is caught by Mohammed Siraj. After hitting two boundaries, Singh attempts another aggressive shot but perishes, giving Gujarat Titans a vital breakthrough.Sharma gets Ramandeep SinghKolkata Knight Riders – 165/7 (16.3)BattingRamandeep Singhc Mohammed Siraj b Ashok Sharma17 (8)2×41×6SR 212.5BowlingAshok Sharma 2-453.3 ov0 mdnEco 12.86Kagiso Rabada 3-294.0 ov0 mdnEco 7.25Ramandeep Singh finds the fence off Ashok Sharma | Kolkata Knight Riders – 161/6 (16.1)April 17, 2026 9:00 pmRamandeep Singh greets Ashok Sharma with a well-timed boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This aggressive start to the over keeps KKR’s scoring rate high.Ramandeep Singh announces arrival with a towering six | Kolkata Knight Riders – 154/6 (15.3)April 17, 2026 8:57 pmRamandeep Singh wastes no time, smashing Kagiso Rabada’s delivery for a huge six. This powerful hit provides a much-needed boost to KKR’s scoring rate after a recent wicket.Rabada strikes early, Rinku Singh departs | Kolkata Knight Riders – 148/6 (15.1)April 17, 2026 8:55 pmKagiso Rabada picks up a crucial wicket, dismissing Rinku Singh who is caught by Jos Buttler. This early breakthrough in the over further dents KKR’s hopes of a strong finish.Rabada removes Rinku SinghKolkata Knight Riders – 148/6 (15.1)BattingRinku Singhc Jos Buttler b Kagiso RabadaBowlingPrasidh Krishna finishes a tight over | Kolkata Knight Riders – 148/5 (15.0)April 17, 2026 8:54 pmPrasidh Krishna bowls a tight over after the recent wicket, conceding just 1 run. KKR are now 148 for 5 after 15 overs, with the focus shifting to rebuilding the innings.1 Runs 0 WktCameron Green 75(44)Rinku Singh 1(1)Prasidh Krishna strikes, Roy falls | Kolkata Knight Riders – 147/5 (14.5)April 17, 2026 8:50 pmAnukul Roy attempts to accelerate but is caught by Jos Buttler off Prasidh Krishna’s bowling. This dismissal is a crucial breakthrough for Gujarat Titans, as KKR lose their fifth wicket.Roy departs, caught by ButtlerKolkata Knight Riders – 147/5 (14.5)BattingAnukul Royc Jos Buttler b Prasidh KrishnaBowlingGreen dispatches Krishna for a boundary | Kolkata Knight Riders – 145/4 (14.3)April 17, 2026 8:48 pmCameron Green continues his impressive batting, smashing Prasidh Krishna’s delivery for a boundary. This well-timed shot adds to KKR’s growing total.Green finds the fence with another superb shot | Kolkata Knight Riders – 132/4 (13.2)April 17, 2026 8:43 pmCameron Green continues his aggressive assault, smashing Rashid Khan’s delivery for a boundary. This well-placed shot adds crucial runs and maintains KKR’s high scoring rate.Green finds the fence again after a six | Kolkata Knight Riders – 132/4 (13.2)April 17, 2026 8:42 pmCameron Green follows up his six with another boundary, driving Rashid Khan’s delivery with precision. This consecutive boundary keeps the pressure on the bowler and maintains KKR’s rapid scoring rate.Green launches Rashid Khan for a massive six | Kolkata Knight Riders – 128/4 (13.1)April 17, 2026 8:42 pmCameron Green continues his sensational form, smashing Rashid Khan’s delivery for a massive six. This powerful shot further boosts KKR’s scoring rate and puts pressure on the bowler.Green reaches fifty as KKR dominate Ashok Sharma’s over | Kolkata Knight Riders – 122/4 (13.0)April 17, 2026 8:41 pmAshok Sharma’s over concludes with a massive 19 runs added to the KKR total, highlighted by Cameron Green’s aggressive hitting and a well-deserved half-century. KKR are accelerating their innings.19 Runs 0 WktAnukul Roy 8(5)Cameron Green 52(35)Green slams back-to-back sixes | Kolkata Knight Riders – 119/4 (12.4)April 17, 2026 8:39 pmCameron Green unleashes another massive six off Ashok Sharma, making it two consecutive maximums. This incredible display of power is rapidly accelerating KKR’s scoring rate.Green smashes a towering six | Kolkata Knight Riders – 112/4 (12.3)April 17, 2026 8:36 pmCameron Green unleashes a colossal six off Ashok Sharma, sending the ball sailing over the boundary ropes. This powerful stroke further accelerates KKR’s scoring rate.Green smashes consecutive boundaries | Kolkata Knight Riders – 99/4 (11.5)April 17, 2026 8:33 pmCameron Green continues his aggressive play, hitting another boundary off Rashid Khan. This four, coming right after a six, maintains the momentum for Kolkata Knight Riders.Green smashes a massive six off Rashid Khan | Kolkata Knight Riders – 93/4 (11.4)April 17, 2026 8:33 pmCameron Green unleashes a powerful shot, sending Rashid Khan’s delivery soaring over the boundary ropes for a huge six. This maximum boosts KKR’s scoring rate and puts pressure on the bowler.Anukul Roy opens his account with a boundary | Kolkata Knight Riders – 92/4 (11.3)April 17, 2026 8:32 pmAnukul Roy, just arrived at the crease, confidently drives Rashid Khan’s delivery for a boundary. This quick start helps settle nerves and keeps the scoreboard ticking for Kolkata Knight Riders.Ashok Sharma gets the big fish, Powell departs | Kolkata Knight Riders – 87/4 (11.0)April 17, 2026 8:27 pmAshok Sharma claims a crucial wicket, as Rovman Powell’s aggressive innings comes to an end, caught by Mohammed Siraj. This dismissal is a significant blow to Kolkata Knight Riders’ scoring momentum.Powell falls to Ashok SharmaKolkata Knight Riders – 87/4 (11.0)BattingRovman Powellc Mohammed Siraj b Ashok SharmaBowlingGreen smashes a boundary off Ashok Sharma | Kolkata Knight Riders – 85/3 (10.3)April 17, 2026 8:24 pmCameron Green plays a superb shot, sending Ashok Sharma’s delivery to the boundary for four runs. This boundary adds to KKR’s total and keeps the pressure on the bowling side.Rashid Khan’s over yields 11 runs for KKR | Kolkata Knight Riders – 80/3 (10.0)April 17, 2026 8:22 pmRashid Khan completes his first over, conceding 11 runs as Kolkata Knight Riders continue to build their innings. No wickets fell in this over, allowing the batsmen to consolidate.11 Runs 0 WktRovman Powell 27(19)Cameron Green 22(22)Green finds the fence with a confident strike | Kolkata Knight Riders – 79/3 (9.5)April 17, 2026 8:21 pmCameron Green plays a well-timed shot, sending Rashid Khan’s delivery to the boundary for four runs. He’s looking to build on his innings and maintain the scoring rate for Kolkata Knight Riders.Powell smashes a boundary off Rashid Khan | Kolkata Knight Riders – 73/3 (9.1)April 17, 2026 8:19 pmRovman Powell greets Rashid Khan with a confident boundary, driving the ball to the fence. This early boundary off the new bowler helps maintain the scoring rate for Kolkata Knight Riders.Green unleashes a powerful boundary | Kolkata Knight Riders – 63/3 (8.1)April 17, 2026 8:14 pmCameron Green starts the over with a confident boundary, driving Prasidh Krishna’s delivery to the fence. This shot adds crucial runs for Kolkata Knight Riders.KKR add 11 runs in Ashok Sharma’s over | Kolkata Knight Riders – 59/3 (8.0)April 17, 2026 8:11 pmAshok Sharma’s over concludes with 11 runs added to the KKR total. Rovman Powell continues his aggressive play, hitting a six and a four to accelerate the scoring for Kolkata Knight Riders.Over 8 — Ashok Sharma 59/311 runs · 0WRovman Powell 21(15)Cameron Green 8(14)Powell smashes another boundary | Kolkata Knight Riders – 59/3 (7.5)April 17, 2026 8:10 pmRovman Powell continues his aggressive assault, sending Ashok Sharma’s delivery racing to the boundary for a well-placed four. He’s looking to dominate this phase of the innings.Powell launches a towering six | Kolkata Knight Riders – 55/3 (7.4)April 17, 2026 8:09 pmRovman Powell unleashes another monstrous hit, sending Ashok Sharma’s delivery sailing over the boundary for a huge six. He’s looking to accelerate the scoring for KKR.Powell launches a massive six | Kolkata Knight Riders – 46/3 (6.5)April 17, 2026 8:05 pmRovman Powell unleashes a powerful stroke, sending Prasidh Krishna’s delivery soaring over the boundary ropes for a magnificent six. A much-needed boost for KKR.Rabada gets Seifert, KKR three down | Kolkata Knight Riders – 32/3 (4.0)April 17, 2026 7:51 pmKagiso Rabada claims another vital wicket, dismissing Tim Seifert who was caught by Glenn Phillips. Seifert’s aggressive innings comes to an end, a significant blow for Kolkata Knight Riders.Seifert falls to RabadaKolkata Knight Riders – 32/3 (4.0)BattingTim Seifertc Glenn Phillips b Kagiso Rabada19 (14)2×41×6SR 135.71BowlingKagiso Rabada 2-192.0 ov0 mdnEco 9.5Mohammed Siraj 1-122.0 ov0 mdnEco 6Seifert dispatches Rabada for four | Kolkata Knight Riders – 28/2 (3.1)April 17, 2026 7:48 pmTim Seifert unleashes a superb shot, sending Kagiso Rabada’s delivery to the fence for a well-deserved boundary. This boundary boosts KKR’s score and keeps the pressure on the bowling side.Rabada gets his man, Raghuvanshi departs | Kolkata Knight Riders – 21/2 (2.0)April 17, 2026 7:40 pmKagiso Rabada delivers a crucial blow, getting Angkrish Raghuvanshi caught behind by Jos Buttler. The young batsman departs after a brief but impactful innings, giving Gujarat Titans another breakthrough.Rabada removes RaghuvanshiKolkata Knight Riders – 21/2 (2.0)BattingBatterRB4s6sSRAngkrish Raghuvanshic Jos Buttler b Kagiso Rabada8420200Tim Seifert12711171.43BowlingBowlerOMRWEcoKagiso Rabada1.0012112Mohammed Siraj1.00919Raghuvanshi finds the boundary with a confident stroke | Kolkata Knight Riders – 20/1 (1.5)April 17, 2026 7:39 pmAngkrish Raghuvanshi demonstrates excellent timing, driving Kagiso Rabada’s delivery through the covers for a well-placed boundary. He’s building his innings nicely.Seifert smokes a massive six | Kolkata Knight Riders – 15/1 (1.3)April 17, 2026 7:38 pmTim Seifert unleashes a powerful shot, sending Kagiso Rabada’s delivery soaring over the boundary for a magnificent six. This aggressive stroke injects momentum into the Kolkata Knight Riders’ innings.Seifert smokes a massive sixKolkata Knight Riders – 15/1 (1.3)BowlingKagiso Rabada 0-60.3 ov0 mdnEco 12.00Mohammed Siraj 1-91.0 ov0 mdnEco 9.00Raghuvanshi opens his account with a boundary | Kolkata Knight Riders – 9/1 (1.0)April 17, 2026 7:35 pmAngkrish Raghuvanshi gets off the mark with a confident boundary, easing the pressure after the early wicket. A well-timed shot that finds the fence.Rahane falls to Siraj earlyApril 17, 2026 7:33 pmMohammed Siraj strikes early, removing Ajinkya Rahane for a duck. Rahane was caught by Kagiso Rabada, a crucial breakthrough for Gujarat Titans in the opening over, shifting the momentum.Rahane departs earlyKolkata Knight Riders – 5/1 (0.4)BattingAjinkya Rahanec Kagiso Rabada b Mohammed SirajBowlingSeifert opens his account with a confident boundary | Kolkata Knight Riders – 0/0 (0.1)April 17, 2026 7:31 pmTim Seifert gets off the mark in style, dispatching Mohammed Siraj’s delivery to the fence for four runs. A positive start for the Kolkata Knight Riders.The playing XIs are in for today’s encounterApril 17, 2026 7:07 pmThe teams for today’s exciting clash have been announced. Both sides feature a blend of experience and youth, setting the stage for a compelling contest.Gujarat TitansWashington SundarAll-rounderGlenn PhillipsAll-rounderKolkata Knight RidersAngkrish RaghuvanshiKeeperKolkata Knight Riders win the tossApril 17, 2026 7:01 pmKolkata Knight Riders have won the coin toss and their captain has opted to bat first. This decision sets the stage for an intriguing start to the match, with KKR aiming to put up a formidable total.