KKR Beat GT by 29 Runs in IPL 2026 Match 60 Finn Allen 93, Raghuvanshi 82* Power Kolkata to Stunning Win
Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off one of the most explosive batting displays of IPL 2026 to beat Gujarat Titans by 29 runs at Eden Gardens on May 16. KKR posted a massive 247/2 in 20 overs a total that proved too much even for a GT chase led by Shubman Gill’s 85 and Jos Buttler’s 57. GT ended on 218/4. KKR’s Playoffs hopes are very much alive.
KKR vs GT IPL 2026 Match 60 — Quick Result
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | KKR vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 60 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date | May 16, 2026 |
| KKR Score | 247/2 (20 overs) |
| GT Score | 218/4 (20 overs) |
| Result | KKR won by 29 runs |
| Player of the Match | Finn Allen (93 off 35) |
KKR Innings — 247/2 in 20 Overs
Finn Allen walked in and immediately made it clear this was going to be something special. He smashed 93 off just 35 balls — four fours and ten sixes — in one of the most violent half-hour spells you will see in T20 cricket. He was eventually caught off Sai Kishore in the 12th over, but by then the damage was completely done.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi came in and never let the tempo drop. He finished unbeaten on 82 off 44 balls, hitting four fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 186.36. Cameron Green joined him late and smashed 52 off 28 to push KKR past 247. That total, on this pitch, was always going to test GT.
Ajinkya Rahane got KKR off to a decent start with 14 before falling to Mohammed Siraj in the fifth over.
KKR Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | b Siraj | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Finn Allen | c Rashid b Sai Kishore | 93 | 35 | 4 | 10 | 265.71 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | not out | 82 | 44 | 4 | 7 | 186.36 |
| Cameron Green | not out | 52 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 185.71 |
| Extras | lb 1, nb 1, w 4 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs | 247/2 | RR: 12.35 |
GT Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 50 | 1 | 12.50 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 57 | 0 | 14.25 |
| Sai Kishore | 3 | 38 | 1 | 12.66 |
| Arshad Khan | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22.00 |
Rashid Khan going for 57 in four overs says everything about how KKR batted tonight. Even Rabada and Holder — two quality pacers — went for 40 and 39. There was simply no stopping Allen and Raghuvanshi once they found their rhythm.
GT Chase — 218/4 in 20 Overs
Gujarat Titans were never really in the chase but they gave it everything they had. Shubman Gill was magnificent — 85 off 49 balls with five fours and seven sixes. He took GT to 177 by the 16th over alongside a terrific partnership with Jos Buttler, who hit 57 off 35.
The problem was the target. Needing 248, even those innings were not enough. Sai Sudharsan retired hurt early on 42 — a blow that disrupted GT’s opening momentum — though he came back later and finished not out on 53. Sunil Narine was the standout bowler for KKR, picking up 2 wickets for just 29 in four overs, while Cameron Green added the key scalp of Buttler.
GT needed too many too late. The equation kept climbing and KKR’s bowlers, led by Narine, kept applying pressure.
GT Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | not out (ret hurt) | 53 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 189.28 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | c Roy b Narine | 85 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 173.46 |
| Nishant Sindhu | c Pandey b Narine | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Jos Buttler | c sub b Dubey | 57 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 162.85 |
| Rahul Tewatia | c Raghuvanshi b Green | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | b 1, lb 8, w 11 | 20 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs | 218/4 | RR: 10.90 |
KKR Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Cameron Green | 3 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Saurabh Dubey | 2.4 | 23 | 1 | 8.62 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 1.2 | 9 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 59 | 0 | 14.75 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 47 | 0 | 11.75 |
| Anukul Roy | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
What This Result Means for the Playoffs Race
This was huge for KKR. They move to 11 points and keep their Playoffs hopes alive with two home games still to play — MI and DC. GT’s qualification is now delayed. They still have one game left against CSK at home and remain on 16 points.
The IPL 2026 points table is absolutely tight right now with several teams still fighting for the final spots. Check the full IPL 2026 schedule to see how the remaining fixtures play out.
For everything related to the Playoffs race from today’s games, head to IPL 2026 updates.
Key Moments From the Match
- Finn Allen’s 93 off 35 is one of the fastest and biggest innings of IPL 2026 so far
- Sai Sudharsan retired hurt at 42 off 23 balls — GT’s opening partnership was broken before it got going
- Rashid Khan went for 57 in four overs — his worst bowling return in IPL 2026 by some distance
- Sunil Narine’s 2/29 in four overs was the difference in the chase with the ball
- Cameron Green contributed both with bat (52*) and ball (1/25) — genuinely impactful all-round performance
- GT fell 29 runs short despite three batters scoring 50-plus — a sign of just how good KKR’s total was
The full KKR vs GT head to head timeline now updates with this KKR win — their second in the last five meetings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of KKR vs GT IPL 2026 Match 60?
KKR beat GT by 29 runs at Eden Gardens on May 16, 2026. KKR scored 247/2 and GT were restricted to 218/4.
Who won Man of the Match in KKR vs GT IPL 2026?
Finn Allen was the standout performer with 93 off just 35 balls, hitting ten sixes in an innings that set up KKR’s massive total.
How many runs did Finn Allen score against GT?
Finn Allen scored 93 off 35 balls at a strike rate of 265.71, hitting four fours and ten sixes before being dismissed in the 12th over.
Did GT qualify for IPL 2026 Playoffs after this match?
No. GT lost this match and their qualification has been delayed. They still have one game remaining against CSK and remain on 16 points.
How did Sunil Narine perform in the KKR vs GT match?
Narine bowled brilliantly — 2 wickets for 29 runs in four overs at an economy of 7.25, which was the best return by any KKR bowler on the night.
What is KKR’s position on the IPL 2026 points table after this win?
KKR move to 11 points and seventh place on the table with two home games still to play against MI and DC.
