Gujarat Titans

Both RCB and GT have had almost similar seasons as both sides finished with 18 points each, and their superior net run rate helped them finish in first and second spots respectively

For the first time in IPL history, the playoffs will be played on three different venues

The playoffs will start with RCB taking on GT in Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala on May 26, before SRH and RR clash in the Eliminator on May 27

According to the latest IPL 2026 standings, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish their league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points from 14 matches.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) still hold the top spot with 18 points from 14 matches

GT vs CSK LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Chennai Super Kings' chances of qualifying for the playoffs are extremely slim, with multiple results needing to go in their favour.

Chennai Super Kings find themselves in a difficult situation following a disappointing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

With qualification already confirmed, Shubman Gill's side will now turn their attention towards finishing the league stage on a high and strengthening their push for a top-two finish in the standings.

Chennai Super Kings are under immense pressure after a defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk severely damaged their playoff hopes.

With RCB, SRH and GT already through to the playoffs, just one spot remains open in the top four

Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, while Gujarat Titans also confirmed qualification for the top four

CSK also dropped down to sixth spot in the table with 12 points from 13 matches. However, they still have an outside chance to finish in the top four with just 14 points

Pathirana, who sustained a calf injury during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026, joined the KKR camp late in April after receiving an NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)

Kolkata, with the win over Gujarat, have jumped to seventh spot in the points table with 11 points in 12 matches

IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: KKR, with the win over GT, has jumped to seventh spot in the points table

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans on its app and website.

KKR will need a win over GT on Saturday to keep their playoff chances alive

Shubman Gill-led GT will look to extend their winning streak to six games in IPL 2026 when they take on KKR in Kolkata today

Another victory against KKR would significantly strengthen Gujarat's hold near the top of the table and could potentially make them the first side to officially seal qualification for the playoffs.

The best-case scenario for CSK's playoff qualification is winning both their remaining games and finishing with 16 points