The turning point of the game came through Finn Allen’s brutal counterattack after Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed early.
The New Zealand batter completely dominated Gujarat Titans bowlers and smashed:
- 93 runs off just 35 balls
- 10 massive sixes
- Strike rate of 265.71
Allen attacked Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj fearlessly, helping KKR cross 130 within 12 overs.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi Continues His Dream Season
Young sensation Angkrish Raghuvanshi once again proved why he is becoming one of IPL 2026’s biggest breakout stars.
The wicketkeeper-batter remained unbeaten on:
- 82 runs from 44 balls
- 7 sixes
- Strike rate of 186.36
He controlled the middle overs perfectly and accelerated during the death overs alongside Cameron Green.
Cameron Green Finishes in Style
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green added the final destruction in the last overs.
Cameron Green Stats:
- 52* off 28 balls
- 4 sixes
- Strike rate of 185.71
His partnership with Raghuvanshi ensured KKR finished with one of the highest totals of IPL 2026.
Gujarat Titans Fight Hard in Massive Chase
Chasing 248, Gujarat Titans started aggressively with Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler attacking from the beginning.
Shubman Gill Leads the Charge
GT captain Shubman Gill played a captain’s knock:
- 85 runs off 49 balls
- 7 sixes
- 5 fours
Gill looked dangerous throughout the innings but lacked support in the middle overs.
Sai Sudharsan Impresses Again
Sai Sudharsan continued his outstanding IPL 2026 form with another fluent innings.
Sai Sudharsan:
- 53* off 28 balls
- 6 fours
- 3 sixes
Despite his late acceleration, the required run rate became too steep for Gujarat Titans.
Sunil Narine Delivers with the Ball
Veteran spinner Sunil Narine once again proved why he remains one of KKR’s biggest match-winners.
Bowling Figures:
- 4 Overs
- 29 Runs
- 2 Wickets
Narine dismissed Shubman Gill and Nishant Sindhu at crucial moments and slowed GT’s momentum during the middle overs.
Key Moments of the Match
- Finn Allen smashed 93 off only 35 balls.
- KKR crossed 247 runs in 20 overs.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi remained unbeaten on 82.
- Cameron Green scored a quickfire fifty.
- Shubman Gill fought back with 85 runs.
- Sunil Narine picked up 2 key wickets.
- KKR strengthened their IPL 2026 playoff chances.
Full Match Scorecard
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 93 | 35 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 82* | 44 |
| Cameron Green | 52* | 28 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 14 | 14 |
Total:
247/2 in 20 overs
Gujarat Titans Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 85 | 49 |
| Jos Buttler | 57 | 35 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 53* | 28 |
Total:
218/4 in 20 overs
