KKR vs GT 60th IPL Match Highlights saw Kolkata Knight Riders secure a commanding 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026. KKR’s win lifted them valuable points despite remaining seventh on the table, while GT stayed second after an entertaining high-scoring contest on May 16.
KKR vs GT IPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The IPL 2026 match coverage remained available across multiple global television and streaming platforms, although regional restrictions applied in some territories.
- Pakistan: Streaming not available due to regional restrictions.
- India: Star Sports Network (TV); JioHotstar app & website (Streaming)
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- Sri Lanka: SLRC Channel Eye (TV); Dialog TV Go (Streaming)
- Nepal: Star Sports (TV); JioHotstar via India feed (Streaming)
- MENA: beIN Sports / CricLife (TV); beIN CONNECT / StarzPlay / CricLife app (Streaming)
- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to field first on a surface that quickly turned into an excellent batting wicket under lights. The pitch at Eden Gardens offered pace and consistent bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play through the line from the beginning. KKR immediately embraced an aggressive approach, while GT’s bowlers struggled to establish control during crucial phases.
Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen provided Kolkata with a fast start despite Rahane’s early dismissal. Rahane managed 14 before Mohammed Siraj struck in the fifth over, but Allen had already signaled KKR’s intent with a fearless powerplay display. Kolkata finished the first six overs with 56 runs, matching GT’s later powerplay total, but Allen’s clean striking ensured the momentum stayed firmly with the hosts.
Allen’s innings completely changed the tempo of the match. The New Zealand batter attacked both pace and spin without hesitation, racing to a 21-ball half-century that included powerful hitting down the ground and over midwicket. Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore were unable to slow him consistently, and the field placements gradually became defensive as the boundaries continued. Allen smashed 93 from just 35 balls with 10 sixes and four fours, pushing KKR beyond the 100-run mark before the ninth over ended.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi complemented Allen’s aggression with a composed but equally effective innings. While Allen dominated the strike early, Raghuvanshi rotated the strike smartly and capitalized once the field spread. Gujarat’s spinners attempted to change angles and vary pace, but the young batter consistently found scoring options square of the wicket and straight down the ground.
The key turning point in KKR’s innings came after Allen’s dismissal at 139/2 in the 12th over. Gujarat briefly had an opportunity to restrict the total below 220, but Cameron Green’s arrival ensured the momentum never dipped. Green immediately targeted the shorter boundaries and punished anything overpitched. His aggressive partnership with Raghuvanshi transformed a strong total into a massive one.
Raghuvanshi reached his fifty from 33 deliveries before accelerating further during the death overs. Green also brought up a rapid half-century from 26 balls as the pair added an unbeaten 108-run partnership. Their stand came in only 49 balls and completely dismantled Gujarat’s plans in the closing overs. Rashid Khan conceded 57 runs in four overs, while Arshad Khan’s lone over went for 22. By the innings break, KKR had surged to 247/2, one of their most complete batting performances of the season.
Chasing 248 required immediate aggression, and Gujarat Titans responded positively through Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. The Titans reached 50 in just 4.2 overs, aided partly by extras, as KKR’s bowlers initially struggled for discipline. Gill looked especially fluent against pace, pulling and lofting boundaries with authority while maintaining the required rate.
An unusual moment arrived when Sai Sudharsan retired hurt on 23 during the innings before later returning to continue batting. Despite that disruption, Gujarat stayed in the chase because Gill kept attacking. He brought up a 33-ball half-century and shared a 100-run partnership with Jos Buttler.
The pair expertly handled the middle overs, taking calculated risks against Varun Chakravarthy while targeting shorter spells from the supporting bowlers. At 177/1 after 16 overs, Gujarat remained firmly alive in the contest. However, KKR’s tactical bowling changes eventually swung the match decisively.
Sunil Narine delivered the defining spell of the chase. Introduced during the middle phase, Narine removed Nishant Sindhu early and later dismissed the well-set Gill for 85 in the 17th over. Gill’s wicket effectively ended Gujarat’s strongest momentum source. Narine’s figures of 2/29 from four overs stood out sharply in a match dominated by batting, especially when several other bowlers struggled for economy.
Saurabh Dubey also contributed an important breakthrough when he dismissed Buttler in the nineteenth over. Once their experienced batters fell, Gujarat could no longer maintain the consistent boundary-hitting needed in the chase.Cameron Green then closed the innings by removing Rahul Tewatia on the final ball as GT finished on 218/4.
The result provided Kolkata Knight Riders with an important boost late in the league phase while Gujarat Titans remained second in the standings despite the loss. The match also reinforced the value of explosive powerplay batting and middle-over wicket-taking in modern T20 cricket, with KKR excelling in both areas at decisive moments.
Toss Winner
Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field first.
Key Moment
The decisive moment came between overs 12 and 20 of KKR’s innings when Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green added an unbeaten 108-run partnership in just 49 balls after Finn Allen’s dismissal. That late acceleration lifted KKR from a strong position at 139/2 to a massive 247/2, creating scoreboard pressure that ultimately proved too much for Gujarat Titans.
Star Performer / MVP
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine was named Player of the Match for his economical spell of 2/29, including the crucial wickets of Nishant Sindhu and Shubman Gill during Gujarat Titans’ chase.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Match Summary
Team | Score |
Kolkata Knight Riders | 247/2 (20 overs) |
Gujarat Titans | 218/4 (20 overs) |
Result | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs |
Player of the Match | Sunil Narine |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Sai Sudharsan – 554 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 22 wickets |
KKR vs GT Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakravarthy, Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Nishant Sindhu, Jos Buttler, Jason Holder, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj
FAQs – Yesterday’s Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans 60th Match (May 16, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans match?
A1: Yesterday (May 16, 2026): 60th Match
Kolkata Knight Riders (247/2) beat Gujarat Titans (218/4) by 29 runs.
KKR: Finn Allen scored 93 off 35 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi remained unbeaten on 82.
GT: Shubman Gill made 85 and Jos Buttler added 57 during the chase.
Result: KKR remained seventh on the points table, while GT stayed second.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Sunil Narine was named the Player of the Match for his disciplined spell of 2/29 in four overs, including the important wickets of Nishant Sindhu and Shubman Gill during Gujarat Titans’ chase.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Eden Gardens. Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Kolkata Knight Riders, Finn Allen top-scored with 93 from 35 deliveries, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed an unbeaten 82. For Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill was the leading run-scorer with 85, and Sai Sudharsan remained unbeaten on 53.