Few IPL fixtures have shifted as dramatically as KKR vs GT, a contest where batting conditions at Eden Gardens can swing momentum in a single over, as Match 60 of IPL 2026 once again proved.
H2H Summary:
Total matches: 7 · KKR wins: 2 · GT wins: 4 · No Result: 1 · Updated after Match 60, 16 May 2026
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Stat |
KKR |
GT |
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Total Matches |
7 |
7 |
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Wins |
2 |
4 |
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No Result |
1 |
1 |
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Most Runs |
Cameron Green – 242 |
Shubman Gill – 356 |
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Most Wickets |
Sunil Narine – 6 |
Rashid Khan – 8 |
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Highest Individual Score |
Finn Allen – 93 |
Shubman Gill – 90 |
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Best Bowling Figures |
Andre Russell – 4/5 |
Rashid Khan – 3/37 |
Match at a Glance
GT has won 67% of completed meetings in this fixture, though KKR’s Match 60 win shifts the dial slightly.
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Detail |
Info |
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Venue |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
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Match |
60th Match, IPL 2026 16 May 2026 |
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Toss |
GT won toss, chose to field |
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KKR (1st innings) |
247/2 (20 overs) |
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GT (2nd innings) |
218/4 (20 overs) |
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Result |
KKR won by 29 runs |
KKR’s Explosive First Innings: 247/2
KKR posted 247/2, the highest total ever recorded against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi anchored an extraordinary batting display, with Cameron Green finishing superbly.
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Batter |
Runs |
Balls |
SR |
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Finn Allen |
93 |
35 |
265.7 |
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
82* |
44 |
186.4 |
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Cameron Green |
52* |
28 |
185.7 |
Powerplay
Allen struggled early against Siraj and Rabada, with the first two overs yielding only eight runs. He then found his range with back-to-back fours in the third over, survived two dropped catches at 14 and 33, and raced to fifty off just 21 balls. KKR scored approximately 60–65 runs in the six-over powerplay.
Middle Overs
Four consecutive overs from overs 8–11 yielded 15 or more runs each, as Allen began timing the ball at will. He smashed 10 sixes in his 35-ball innings of 93 before being substituted at the interval. Raghuvanshi and Green continued the charge without losing a single wicket.
Death Overs
KKR did not lose a wicket in the final 52 deliveries, reaching their third-highest IPL total with ease. Green’s unbeaten 52 off 28 balls and Raghuvanshi’s aggressive 82* ensured the last five overs produced over 70 runs.
GT dropped four catches throughout the innings. Allen was reprieved twice, which proved crucial in the final margin.
GT’s Chase: A Mountain Too High
Despite three half-centuries, Gujarat never built the required momentum in their chase. The required run rate rose at a steady clip and KKR’s bowling remained solid at the most critical junctures.
Star Performer Shubman Gill
Gill scored 85, reaching fifty off 33 balls with seven sixes and five fours. He added 128 off 73 balls with Jos Buttler, and GT looked threatening at 177/2 in the 16th over. However, Narine’s dismissal of Gill in the 17th over caught on the boundary ended GT’s realistic hopes.
Bowling Heroes
Sunil Narine was outstanding on his 200th IPL appearance, taking 2/29 in four overs.He bowled Nishant Sindhu out in the first over to open the scoring window and put Gill after the conclusion of the 57th over in the doghouse. Cameron Green also contributed a late wicket in the process as GT succumbed to 218/4.
Key Turning Points
The three moments of this game were GT’s poor catches, Narine’s instant powerplay strike and Gill’s boundary dismissal. Each shift handed KKR control and left GT chasing an increasingly impossible target.
- Four dropped catches by GT: Allen was put down on 14 and 33 before his 93 had GT held on, KKR’s total would have been significantly smaller.
- Narine got rid of Nishant Sindhu on the first ball after the interval disturbed their early pace in the chase.
- Gill’s wicket in the 17th over: GT needed 16 an over at that stage, and Narine’s sharp delivery caught on the boundary ended the last realistic hope of a Titans victory.
Head-to-Head Context: What This Match Means
This was a record game in the KKR vs GT head-to-head rivalry. KKR’s 247/2 is the highest total any team has posted against the Gujarat Titans across their entire IPL history. The combined match aggregate of 465 runs is also the highest in any KKR vs GT fixture.
- Batting H2H: Shubman Gill leads overall with 356 runs; Allen’s 93 is now the highest individual score by a KKR batter in this fixture
- Bowling H2H: Rashid Khan remains the leading wicket-taker (8); Narine moves to 6 wickets for KKR
- Margin comparison: KKR’s 29-run win is their largest victory margin against GT
- New record: Highest team total in KKR vs GT history KKR 247/2
Points Table Impact
KKR kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a fifth IPL 2026 win. GT missed the chance to take the league lead, but remain second, one win from their final group game against Chennai Super Kings on Thursday will confirm their playoff berth.
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Team |
Points |
Position |
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GT |
16 (13 games) |
2nd |
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KKR |
11 (12 games) |
7th |
Player of the Match + MVP
Sunil Narine marked his 200th IPL appearance with a match-winning 2/29, while Finn Allen’s explosive 93 off 35 balls made him the undisputed batting force behind KKR’s record total.
- Official POTM Sunil Narine: 2/29 in four overs on his 200th IPL game; key wickets at critical moments, dismissed Sindhu and Gill to derail the chase
- Cricinfo MVP Finn Allen: 93 off 35 balls (265.7 SR), 10 sixes, and a 129.22-point impact rating that set the platform for KKR’s record total
What’s Next + Venue Note
Considering KKR vs GT head-to-head in the points table, both sides head into must-win territory. KKR need back-to-back home wins to reach the playoffs, while GT require just one more victory to confirm their knockout berth this season.
- KKR next: Must win the remaining two home games to stay in playoff contention; every match at Eden Gardens is now a knockout
- GT next: Face Chennai Super Kings on Thursday, a win confirms their playoff spot regardless of other results
- Eden Gardens pitch note: The surface played flat and high-scoring in Match 60 (465 runs combined), making it a strong pick for top-order batters and power-hitters in fantasy selections; spinners who can vary pace, like Narine, remain effective
Conclusion
GT still leads the KKR vs GT head-to-head 4–2, but Match 60 showed this rivalry is far from one-sided. KKR’s record-breaking 247/2 exposed GT’s fielding frailties and proved Eden Gardens remains a fortress when conditions suit stroke-play. Allcric and Cricinfo are still the best platforms to keep a tab on current statistics, ratings and fantasy analysis for those who follow this fixture through the playoffs and more.
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