Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans
⚡ Impact Players
Chasing team deployed batting impact sub · Lost
Key stats
- Finn Allen scored 93* off 35 (SR 27.0, 4×4, 10×6) — top score of the match.
- Sunil Narine took 2/29 in 4.0 overs (econ 7.25) — best bowling figures of the match.
- Finn Allen brought up his fifty off 35 balls (4×4, 10×6) in this match.
- Shubman Gill brought up his fifty off 49 balls (5×4, 7×6) in this match.
Match story · 36 moments
- Match recap · KKR vs GT
- KKR: 247/2 (20 ov)
- GT: 218/4 (20 ov)
Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs
Pillar P1 (Schedule · Post-Match Recap) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T18:54:03.078Z
- Innings break · KKR vs GT
KKR: 247/2 in 20 overs.
Note: Target 248 runs
Pillar P3 (Phase) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.667Z
Milestones
- Finn Allen's fifty · KKR vs GT
Finn Allen brought up his fifty off 35 balls (4×4, 10×6) for KKR vs GT at Eden Gardens.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Boundary Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.666Z
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi's fifty · KKR vs GT
Angkrish Raghuvanshi brought up his fifty off 44 balls (4×4, 7×6) for KKR vs GT at Eden Gardens.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Boundary Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.666Z
- Cameron Green's fifty · KKR vs GT
Cameron Green brought up his fifty off 28 balls (3×4, 4×6) for KKR vs GT at Eden Gardens.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Boundary Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.666Z
- Shubman Gill's fifty · KKR vs GT
Shubman Gill brought up his fifty off 49 balls (5×4, 7×6) for GT vs KKR at Eden Gardens.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Boundary Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.062Z
- Jos Buttler's fifty · KKR vs GT
Jos Buttler brought up his fifty off 34 balls (5×4, 2×6) for GT vs KKR at Eden Gardens.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Boundary Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.062Z
- Sai Sudharsan's fifty · KKR vs GT
Sai Sudharsan brought up his fifty off 28 balls (6×4, 3×6) for GT vs KKR at Eden Gardens.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Boundary Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T18:54:03.064Z
Wickets
- Wicket · Ajinkya Rahane dismissed
Mohammed Siraj dismisses Ajinkya Rahane (KKR vs GT, ball 4.3).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T14:38:11.293Z
- Wicket · Finn Allen dismissed
Sai Kishore dismisses Finn Allen (KKR vs GT, ball 11.2).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.666Z
- Wicket · Nishant Sindhu dismissed
Sunil Narine dismisses Nishant Sindhu (KKR vs GT, ball 4.1).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T16:50:42.118Z
- Wicket · Shubman Gill dismissed
Sunil Narine dismisses Shubman Gill (KKR vs GT, ball 16.2).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.061Z
- Wicket · Jos Buttler dismissed
Saurabh Dubey dismisses Jos Buttler (KKR vs GT, ball 18.5).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T18:54:03.064Z
- Wicket · Rahul Tewatia dismissed
Cameron Green dismisses Rahul Tewatia (KKR vs GT, ball 19.6).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T18:54:03.064Z
Powerplay
- Powerplay summary · KKR (1st innings)
KKR powerplay (overs 1–6): 52/1 · 3 fours · 4 sixes.
Pillar P3 (Phase · Powerplay) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T14:38:11.294Z
- Powerplay summary · GT (2nd innings)
GT powerplay (overs 1–6): 41/1 · 5 fours · 2 sixes.
Pillar P3 (Phase · Powerplay) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T16:50:42.119Z
Death overs
- Death overs summary · KKR (1st innings)
KKR death overs (16–20): 67/0 · 5 fours · 5 sixes.
Pillar P3 (Phase · Death) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.667Z
- Death overs summary · GT (2nd innings)
GT death overs (16–20): 40/1 · 3 fours · 3 sixes.
Pillar P3 (Phase · Death) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.064Z
Big overs
- Big over · 22 runs in over 11
KKR scored 22 off over 11 (bowler: Arshad Khan). Batters facing: Finn Allen.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Big Over) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.667Z
- Big over · 24 runs in over 19
KKR scored 24 off over 19 (bowler: Mohammed Siraj). Batters facing: Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Big Over) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.667Z
- Big over · 22 runs in over 14
GT scored 22 off over 14 (bowler: Varun Chakaravarthy). Batters facing: Shubman Gill.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Big Over) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.063Z
- Big over · 21 runs in over 18
GT scored 21 off over 18 (bowler: Kartik Tyagi). Batters facing: Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Big Over) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.063Z
Toss
- Toss · KKR vs GT
GT won the toss and elected to bowling.
Pillar P3 (Phase) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T13:57:00.743Z
Pre-match
- Pre-match brief · KKR vs GT
KKR vs GT — T20, 60th Match. Start: 2026-05-16 14:00 UTC · Venue: Eden Gardens.
Toss: GT elected to bowling.
Pillar P1 (Schedule · Pre-Match Brief) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T13:57:00.743Z
Other moments
- Partnership · 50-run stand · KKR
Angkrish Raghuvanshi & Finn Allen brought up a 50-run partnership for KKR (52/27b · SR 192.6, 1st innings).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Partnership Milestone) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.673Z
- Partnership · 50-run stand · KKR
Angkrish Raghuvanshi & Cameron Green brought up a 50-run partnership for KKR (50/25b · SR 200.0, 1st innings).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Partnership Milestone) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.673Z
- Partnership · 100-run stand · KKR
Angkrish Raghuvanshi & Cameron Green brought up a 100-run partnership for KKR (100/49b · SR 204.1, 1st innings).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Partnership Milestone) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.673Z
- Bowler under attack · Mohammed Siraj (47 runs in 4.0 ov)
Mohammed Siraj has conceded 47 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 11.75, 1 wickets) against KKR. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.674Z
- Bowler under attack · Kagiso Rabada (39 runs in 4.0 ov)
Kagiso Rabada has conceded 39 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 9.75, 0 wickets) against KKR. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.674Z
- Bowler under attack · Jason Holder (38 runs in 4.0 ov)
Jason Holder has conceded 38 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 9.50, 0 wickets) against KKR. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.674Z
- Bowler under attack · Rashid Khan (57 runs in 4.0 ov)
Rashid Khan has conceded 57 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 14.25, 0 wickets) against KKR. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.674Z
- Bowler under attack · Sai Kishore (38 runs in 3.0 ov)
Sai Kishore has conceded 38 runs in 3.0 overs (econ 12.67, 1 wickets) against KKR. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T15:51:54.675Z
- Partnership · 50-run stand · GT
Shubman Gill & Jos Buttler brought up a 50-run partnership for GT (50/34b · SR 147.1, 2nd innings).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Partnership Milestone) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.072Z
- Partnership · 100-run stand · GT
Shubman Gill & Jos Buttler brought up a 100-run partnership for GT (100/59b · SR 169.5, 2nd innings).
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Partnership Milestone) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.072Z
- Bowler under attack · Kartik Tyagi (59 runs in 4.0 ov)
Kartik Tyagi has conceded 59 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 14.75, 0 wickets) against GT. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.073Z
- Bowler under attack · Varun Chakaravarthy (46 runs in 4.0 ov)
Varun Chakaravarthy has conceded 46 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 11.50, 0 wickets) against GT. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.
Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated
Computed: 2026-05-16T17:50:47.073Z
Frequently asked
- Who won KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16?
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs.
- Where was KKR vs GT played?
- KKR vs GT was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- What were the scores in KKR vs GT?
- KKR (1st inn): 247/2 in 20 overs · GT (2nd inn): 218/4 in 20 overs.
- Who batted first in KKR vs GT?
- KKR batted first in KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16.
- Who won the toss in KKR vs GT?
- Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowling in KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16.
- Did the toss-winning team win KKR vs GT?
- No — Gujarat Titans won the toss but lost the match in KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16.
- What was the winning margin in KKR vs GT?
- Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs in KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16.
- What did KKR score in the first innings of KKR vs GT?
- KKR scored 247/2 in 20 overs (run rate: 12.35) — first innings of KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16.
- What did GT score in the second innings of KKR vs GT?
- GT scored 218/4 in 20 overs (run rate: 10.90) — second innings of KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16.
- Who was the top scorer in KKR vs GT?
- Finn Allen scored 93* off 35 (SR 27.0, 4×4, 10×6) — top score of the match.
- Who took the most wickets in KKR vs GT?
- Sunil Narine took 2/29 in 4.0 overs (econ 7.25) — best bowling figures of the match.
- Were there any half-centuries in KKR vs GT?
- Finn Allen brought up his fifty off 35 balls (4×4, 10×6) in this match. Shubman Gill brought up his fifty off 49 balls (5×4, 7×6) in this match. Angkrish Raghuvanshi brought up his fifty off 43 balls (4×4, 7×6) in this match. Jos Buttler brought up his fifty off 35 balls (5×4, 2×6) in this match. Sai Sudharsan brought up his fifty off 28 balls (6×4, 3×6) in this match. Cameron Green brought up his fifty off 28 balls (3×4, 4×6) in this match.
- How many wickets fell in the first innings of KKR vs GT?
- 2 wickets fell in the first innings — KKR scored 247/2 in KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16.
- How many wickets fell in the second innings of KKR vs GT?
- 4 wickets fell — GT reached the target with 6 wickets in hand in KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16.
- What was the pitch like in KKR vs GT?
- The pitch at Eden Gardens was classified as bowling-friendly for KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16.
- Was KKR vs GT a day or night match?
- KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16 was played as a evening / night fixture.
- What day of the week was KKR vs GT played?
- KKR vs GT was played on a Saturday (2026-05-16).
- Was dew a factor in KKR vs GT?
- Not measured directly. We don't infer dew from second-innings scoring — too confounded with bowler quality, batter familiarity, and fatigue to publish honestly.
- Who were the umpires in KKR vs GT?
- The on-field umpires for KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16 were Kannur Swaroopanand & Virender Sharma.
- What stage of the tournament was KKR vs GT?
- KKR vs GT on 2026-05-16 was the 60th Match.
- What format was KKR vs GT played in?
- KKR vs GT was a T20 match.
- Who was KKR's impact player in KKR vs GT?
- Matheesha Pathirana (KKR) — 0/9 in 1.2ov · Impact bowler.
- Who was GT's impact player in KKR vs GT?
- Rahul Tewatia (GT) — 2(4) · Impact batter (chase).
Match details & conditions
Conditions
| Weekday | Saturday (weekend) |
|---|---|
| Session | Evening / Night |
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| Pitch | Bowling-friendly |
| Weather | |
| Dew | |
| Outcome | Defended (1st innings won) · 29 runs |
Facts
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 66,000 seats |
| Lighting | Floodlit (day-night) |
| Toss | Gujarat Titans won, elected to bowling |
| Format | T20 |
| Overs played | 20 |
| Result | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs |
| Umpires | Kannur Swaroopanand · Virender Sharma |
| TV umpire | Sam Nogajski |
| Match referee | Rajiv Seth |