Kolkata Knight Riders claimed a 27-run win, moved to the seventh position on the points table, kept their qualification hopes alive, and ensured that 60 IPL games later, all four playoffs spots still remain up for grabs in the 2026 edition.
Finn Allen’s blistering 35-ball 93, complemented by quickfire half-centuries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green, led Kolkata Knight Riders’ 247 for 2 at Eden Gardens on Saturday, May 16. Gujarat Titans’ batters were up to the challenge – even as they were behind in the chase for most parts – but eventually the target proved to be insurmountable despite good performances from Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler.
To be fair, it was Gujarat Titans’ fielders with their sloppy work on the field that tilted the scales in KKR’s favour. But due credit to Finn Allen for taking advantage of the chances he was offered and scripting a memorable knock that keeps his franchise’s head above the water.
Brief Scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 247/2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93 [35], Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82* [44], Cameron Green 52* [28]) beat Gujarat Titans 218/4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85 [49], Jos Buttler 57 [35], Sai Sudharsan 53* [28; Sunil Narine 2-29, Cameron Green 1-25] by 29 runs
