IPL 2026 KKR vs GT Match 60 Result

On May 16, 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 29 runs at Eden Gardens. KKR batted first and scored an impressive 247/2. Finn Allen smashed 93 runs and Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed a solid 82 runs not out while Cameron Green added a quick unbeaten 52 runs. GT struggled with their fielding as they dropped four catches which made their task even harder. During the chase, Shubman Gill (85 runs), Jos Buttler (57 runs) and Sai Sudharsan contributed unbeaten 53 runs. Sunil Narine bowled tightly which kept the required run rate too high and GT finished at 218/4. Here’s the detailed analysis of the KKR vs GT match result.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Innings: Allen blitz, Raghuvanshi shines

KKR started their innings slowly but then they really took off. Ajinkya Rahane got out for 14 runs which left them at 44/1. However, Finn Allen who was dropped twice went wild and scored 93 runs off just 35 balls. He and Angkrish Raghuvanshi quickly put together 95 runs before Allen got out. After that, Raghuvanshi joined forces with Cameron Green and together they took advantage of some poor fielding from GT. They created an unbeaten partnership of 108 runs. Raghuvanshi ended with a personal best of unbeaten 82 runs while Green contributed 52 runs not out. Their explosive finish helped KKR reach a huge total of 247/2.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Innings: Gill & Buttler shine

While chasing 248, the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan got off to a great start scoring 42 runs in just three overs. Sudharsan had to retire hurt after getting hit on the elbow. Nishant Sindhu was dismissed shortly after leaving GT at 49/1. Gill scored 85 runs and Jos Buttler added 57 runs as they formed an impressive partnership that produced 128 runs together. After Gill and Buttler got out, Sudharsan made a brave return and finished unbeaten on 53 runs. However, GT ended their innings at 218/4 and fell 29 runs short of KKR’s total of 247.

KKR vs GT Match Result: Key Moments

• Finn Allen (KKR) was dropped twice during his innings.
• Finn Allen (KKR) smashed 93 runs off just 35 balls.
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) and Cameron Green (KKR) piled on 108 runs from just 53 balls.
• Narine (KKR) struck first ball to dismiss Sindhu and later sent Gill packing in the 17th.
• Gill (GT) and Jos Buttler (GT) built an impressive 128‑run stand.
• Sai Sudharsan (GT) retired hurt early but returned to shift the momentum.

Points Table Impact

Kolkata Knight Riders climbed to 7th place with 11 points and an NRR of -0.038, while Gujarat Titans stayed 2nd with 16 points and an NRR of +0.400. Here’s how the points table looks after KKR’s win over GT – Updated Points Table.

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