KKR vs GT IPL 2026 Match Report: Eden Gardens Witnesses Absolute Run-Fest 🔥

KKR Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With Eden Gardens Run Riot
Kolkata Knight Riders
delivered one of the most explosive batting displays of IPL 2026 to crush:
Gujarat Titans
by 29 runs in Match 60 at Eden Gardens.
The iconic venue hosted its:
100th IPL Match
And the game turned into an absolute batting festival.
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KKR vs GT IPL 2026: Match Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| KKR | 247/2 (20 Overs) |
| GT | 218/4 (20 Overs) |
✅ KKR won by 29 runs
Finn Allen’s 35-Ball Destruction Changed Everything
Finn Allen
completely destroyed the Gujarat bowling attack.
Finn Allen Knock
- 93 Runs
- 35 Balls
- 4 Fours
- 10 Sixes
He smashed:
Fifty in just 21 balls
Allen attacked from ball one and never slowed down.
Even after being dropped on 33 by Mohammed Siraj,
he continued the carnage.
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Siraj’s 200th T20 Wicket Overshadowed
Mohammed Siraj
dismissed Ajinkya Rahane early,
claiming:
200th T20 Wicket
But the celebration didn’t last long.
Allen’s assault completely shifted momentum back toward KKR.
Raghuvanshi Continues Dream Season
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
once again delivered under pressure.
Raghuvanshi Innings
- 82* Runs
- 44 Balls
- Fifth 50+ score this season
He perfectly balanced aggression with control.
Cameron Green Finishes Brutally
Cameron Green
provided the late-over destruction.
Green Knock
- 52* Runs
- 28 Balls
The unbeaten:
108-run partnership
between Green and Raghuvanshi completely buried Gujarat.
GT Fielding Disaster
Gujarat’s fielding collapsed under pressure.
Dropped catches,
misfields,
and missed opportunities allowed KKR to turn a good total into a monstrous one.
Siraj’s expensive 19th over especially hurt badly,
as KKR plundered:
25 RUNS
Gill & Buttler Fight Back Hard
Despite the huge target,
GT refused to surrender.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill
- 85 Runs
- 49 Balls
- 7 Sixes
Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler
- 57 Runs
- 35 Balls
Together they added:
128 RUNS
and briefly kept the chase alive.
Sai Sudharsan’s Painful Blow
Sai Sudharsan
was batting fluently before suffering a painful blow to the elbow.
He temporarily retired hurt,
but courageously returned later.
Sai Sudharsan
- 53* Runs
- 28 Balls
Narine Owns His 200th IPL Match
The night ultimately belonged to:
Sunil Narine
Playing:
200th IPL Match
Narine controlled the middle overs brilliantly.
Narine Figures
- 2/29
His wickets of Nishant Sindhu and Shubman Gill proved decisive.
Saurabh Dubey’s Ice-Cold Over Ends Chase
With:
45 needed off 12 balls
the game still had some life.
But:
Saurabh Dubey
delivered a sensational 19th over:
- Just 4 runs conceded
- Massive wicket of Jos Buttler
That over officially killed Gujarat’s hopes.
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What They Said
Sunil Narine (Player of the Match)
“Playing my 200th game is something special.”
Narine praised the team’s hard work and focus on winning key moments.
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane
highlighted the fearless intent shown by:
- Finn Allen
- Raghuvanshi
- Cameron Green
under difficult humid conditions.
Shubman Gill
Gill admitted GT were:
20-30 runs short
mainly because of dropped catches and sloppy fielding.
Key Turning Point
The game completely changed during:
Finn Allen’s Powerplay Assault
KKR scored at an insane tempo early,
forcing GT into panic mode throughout the innings.
What This Means
KKR
- Playoff hopes still alive
- Massive NRR boost
- Momentum returning
GT
- Stay second on table
- Fielding concerns exposed
- Need bounce-back quickly before playoffs
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Final Verdict
This was:
pure IPL madness
247 runs,
huge sixes,
counterattacks,
200th IPL milestones,
and playoff pressure all combined into one unforgettable Eden Gardens night.
KKR kept fighting.
GT fought back hard.
But Finn Allen’s madness and Narine’s control ultimately proved too powerful.
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