In match number 60, host Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Gujarat Titans by 29 runs. Indian Premier League 2026 season on 16 May at Eden Gardens.
KKR scored a mammoth score of 247/2 in the allotted 20 overs thanks to half-centuries from Cameron Green, Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. In reply, GT managed to post 218/4 despite half-centuries from Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill, but ultimately fell short of the target.
For KKR, Sunil Narine bowled an impressive spell and took 2/29. With the win, KKR moved up to seventh place in the standings with 11 points, while GT remained second with 16 points.
Key moments of the game:
Finn Allen's terrible innings
Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed cheaply for KKR before Finn Allen combined with Angkrish Raghuvanshi to launch a ferocious counterattack. Allen scored 93 runs in just 35 balls at a tremendous strike rate of 265.71 with the help of four fours and 10 sixes. Both of them made a quick partnership of 95 runs in just 41 balls for the second wicket.
Raghuvanshi-Green demolished in the middle overs
After Allen's dismissal, Raghuvanshi continued the attack with Cameron Green. The pair added 108 runs for the third wicket in just 52 balls, taking KKR past the 200-run mark. Raghuvanshi remained unbeaten on 82 off 44 balls, hitting four fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 186.36. Green also remained unbeaten after scoring 52 runs in 28 balls with the help of three fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 185.71.
Shubman Gill missed out despite a struggling innings
Chasing a tough target, Shubman Gill came out with aggressive intent for Gujarat Titans. The captain played a brilliant inning of 85 runs in 49 balls at a strike rate of 173.47, hitting five fours and seven sixes. He also made a brilliant partnership of 128 runs for the third wicket with Jos Buttler. However, despite tireless efforts, the GT failed to cross the finishing line.
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