Match Result
Kolkata Knight Riders
won by 29 runs
Gujarat Titans
LostKKR
247/2(20 ov)
GT
218/4(20 ov)
🕐 Sat, 16 May, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The nail-biting encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at the iconic Eden Gardens has left fans gasping for breath, as the home team emerged victorious in a thrilling IPL 2026 match. The Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs, a result that will have significant implications for the points table, as they outmuscle the Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring affair.
The match was a rollercoaster ride, with the Knight Riders batting first and posting a formidable total, thanks to explosive innings from Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who set the tone with their powerplay blitz, while Cameron Green provided the finishing touches with a blistering half-century in the death overs. The Gujarat Titans, who had opted to bowl first, were made to toil by the Knight Riders' batsmen, with their wickets in hand allowing them to accelerate their run rate at will. The turning point came when the Knight Riders' batsmen capitalized on the opposition's inability to stem the flow of runs, and despite the Titans' best efforts, they were unable to restrict the home team to a manageable total. The Titans' chase was led by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, who played breathtaking innings, but it wasn't enough to overhaul the Knight Riders' total, as the home team's bowlers held their nerve to defend their total. The Eden Gardens, known for its electric atmosphere, was the perfect venue for this T20 thriller, and the crowd was on the edge of their seats as the Knight Riders looked to make the most of their home advantage in IPL 2026, with fans eager to Watch IPL 2026 and witness more drama unfold.
As the dust settles on this KKR vs GT encounter, fans are still trying to process the emotions that came with watching this match, from the excitement of witnessing a high-scoring affair to the heartbreak of seeing their team fall short. The result is a significant boost to the Knight Riders' form and momentum in the IPL 2026 season, and they will look to capitalize on this win to climb up the points table. With the season heating up, fans will be eager to tune in next time to Watch IPL 2026 and see what the next match has in store, as the drama and excitement of the IPL 2026 season continues to captivate audiences.
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: gujarat titans chose to bowl
🏆 Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ajinkya Rahane bowled | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 |
Finn Allen caught out | 93 | 35 | 4 | 10 | 265.7 |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi* | 82 | 44 | 4 | 7 | 186.4 |
Cameron Green* | 52 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 185.7 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.50 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 14.25 |
| Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore | 3 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 12.67 |
| Arshad Khan | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22.00 |