Kolkata Knight Riders put on a sensational batting exhibition at Eden Gardens, defeating Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in a high-scoring Match 60 of IPL 2026 on May 16.
A brutal opening salvo from Finn Allen, combined with explosive half-centuries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green, propelled KKR to a towering 247. Despite a valiant chasing effort from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, Sunil Narine’s masterful spell in a run-fest ensured the hosts defended their fortress.
Match Summary: KKR vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 60
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| KKR Score | 247/2 (20 overs) |
| GT Score | 218/4 (20 overs) |
| Match Result | KKR won by 29 runs |
| Best Batting (KKR) | Finn Allen – 93 off 35 balls |
| Best Bowling (KKR) | Sunil Narine – 2/29 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
KKR Innings: 247/2 in 20 Overs
Kolkata Knight Riders went on an absolute rampage after being put in to bat. Finn Allen led the destruction with a savage 93 off just 35 balls, clearing the boundary at will and reaching his fifty in 21 deliveries. His departure in the 12th over brought no respite for GT, as Angkrish Raghuvanshi (82 off 44)* took the reins seamlessly.
Raghuvanshi found an equally explosive partner in Cameron Green, who brought up a rapid 52 off 28 balls*. The duo stitched together an unbeaten 108-run partnership for the 3rd wicket, punishing the league’s top bowling unit. Even the master spinner Rashid Khan was taken to the cleaners, conceding 57 runs in his 4 overs as KKR posted a mammoth 247.
KKR Innings At A Glance
| Details | KKR Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 247/2 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 56/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Finn Allen – 93 off 35 balls |
| Best Partnership | Raghuvanshi & Green – 108* runs |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Mohammed Siraj – 1/50 (4 overs) |
GT Chase: 218/4 in 20 Overs
Faced with a mountainous target of 248, the Titans fought admirably. Despite an early injury scare when Sai Sudharsan retired hurt on 23, captain Shubman Gill kept GT in the hunt with a classy 85 off 49 balls. He combined with Jos Buttler (57 off 35) for an incredible 128-run stand, matching KKR’s scoring rate for a large part of the chase.
However, veteran spinner Sunil Narine turned the game into KKR’s favor. In a match where over 460 runs were scored, Narine delivered a magnificent spell of 2/29, removing both Gill and Nishant Sindhu to choke the chase. A late-accelerating Sai Sudharsan (53 off 28)* returned to hit a rapid fifty, but the asking rate had climbed too high, leaving GT short by 29 runs.
GT Chase At A Glance
| Details | GT Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 248 runs |
| Total | 218/4 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 56/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Shubman Gill – 85 off 49 balls |
| Best Bowling (KKR) | Sunil Narine – 2/29 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Allen’s Blitzkrieg: Finn Allen’s strike rate of 265.71 was the statistical gold standard of the match, dismantling the pace of Kagiso Rabada and the spin of Rashid Khan early.
- Narine’s Oasis of Calm: Sunil Narine was the only bowler on either side to operate at an economy rate under 7.50, proving to be the ultimate difference-maker in a batting paradise.
- Sudharsan’s Unique Fifty: Sai Sudharsan played a remarkable innings where he retired hurt at 23*, returned late to clear the boundary, and finished with a strike rate of 189.28.
Player of the Match
Sunil Narine (KKR)
Awarded for his match-winning spell of 2/29. On a night where bowlers across both teams were taken distance, Narine’s economic mastery and key top-order wickets successfully anchored KKR’s massive defensive effort.
