The hosts Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in Match No. 60 of the Indian Premier League 2026 season on May 16 at Eden Gardens.
KKR posted a massive 247/2 in their 20 overs, powered by half-centuries from Cameron Green, Finn Allen, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. In reply, GT managed 218/4 despite fifties from Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, and Shubman Gill, but they ultimately fell short of the target.
For KKR, Sunil Narine delivered an impactful spell, picking up 2/29. With the victory, KKR climbed to seventh place in the standings with 11 points, while GT remained second with 16 points.
Key moments from the game:
Finn Allen’s monstrous knock
Ajinkya Rahane departed cheaply for KKR before Finn Allen joined forces with Angkrish Raghuvanshi to launch a brutal counterattack. Allen smashed 93 runs off just 35 deliveries, hammering four fours and 10 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 265.71. The duo stitched together a rapid 95-run stand in only 41 balls for the second wicket.
Raghuvanshi-Green demolish the middle overs
After Allen’s dismissal, Raghuvanshi continued the assault alongside Cameron Green. The pair added a commanding 108 runs off just 52 deliveries for the third wicket, powering KKR well beyond the 200-run mark. Raghuvanshi remained unbeaten on 82 from 44 balls, striking four boundaries and seven sixes at a strike rate of 186.36. Green also finished unbeaten, scoring 52 off 28 deliveries with three fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 185.71.
Shubman Gill falls short despite fighting knock
Chasing a daunting target, Shubman Gill came out with aggressive intent for Gujarat Titans. The skipper played a superb innings of 85 from 49 balls, smashing five fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 173.47. He also shared a brilliant 128-run partnership for the third wicket with Jos Buttler. However, despite the valiant effort, GT failed to cross the finishing line.


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