Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) | 16-May-2026 07:30 PM | Eden Gardens
KKR 247/2 (20)
GT 218/4 (20)
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan* | 53 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 189.29 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Dubey* | 2.4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 8.63 |
| Cameron Green | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
Last Wicket:Rahul Tewatia c Angkrish Raghuvanshi b Cameron Green 2(4) - 218/4 in 19.6 ov.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans
Kolkata Knight Riders — Innings 1 (247/2 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) b Mohammed Siraj | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 100 | |
| Finn Allen c Rashid Khan b Sai Kishore | 93 | 35 | 4 | 10 | 265.71 | |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk) not out | 82 | 44 | 4 | 7 | 186.36 | |
| Cameron Green not out | 52 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 185.71 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 247 | 2 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi, Matheesha Pathirana | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 14.2 |
| Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore | 3 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 12.7 |
| Arshad Khan | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane & Finn Allen | 44 | 27 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi & Finn Allen | 95 | 41 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi & Cameron Green | 108 | 52 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajinkya Rahane | 4.3 | 44 |
| 2 | Finn Allen | 11.2 | 139 |
Gujarat Titans — Innings 2 (218/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan not out | 53 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 189.29 | |
| Shubman Gill (c) c Anukul Roy b Sunil Narine | 85 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 173.47 | |
| Nishant Sindhu c Manish Pandey b Sunil Narine | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Jos Buttler (wk) c (sub)Ramandeep Singh b Saurabh Dubey | 57 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 162.86 | |
| Rahul Tewatia c Angkrish Raghuvanshi b Cameron Green | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 8 | Wides: 11 | Total: 20 | |||||
| Total | 218 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Dubey | 2.4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 8.6 |
| Cameron Green | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 14.8 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 1.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.2 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 11.8 |
| Anukul Roy | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan & Shubman Gill | 42 | 18 |
| Nishant Sindhu & Shubman Gill | 7 | 7 |
| Jos Buttler & Shubman Gill | 128 | 73 |
| Jos Buttler & Sai Sudharsan | 30 | 15 |
| Rahul Tewatia & Sai Sudharsan | 11 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nishant Sindhu | 4.1 | 49 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | 16.2 | 177 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler | 18.5 | 207 |
| 4 | Rahul Tewatia | 19.6 | 218 |
Match Info
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) |
| Time | 16-May-2026 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Eden Gardens Kolkata |
| Seating Capacity | 66000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
Match Preview: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans (KKR vs GT)
Kolkata Knight Riders will face Gujarat Titans in a thrilling match on 16-May-2026 in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The match will be played at Eden Gardens at 07:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report for KKR vs GT Match 60 Match
Eden Gardens is considered to be one of the most favourable pitch suited to batters in India. The boundaries are small, the ball comes nicely onto the bat and pitch is generally flat. The pacers also get good swing from the surface.
Eden Gardens Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Kolkata, IN will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 26°C on the match day with 83% humidity and 3.4 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Kolkata Knight Riders is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Gujarat Titans remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026).
The pitch at Eden Gardens is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Kolkata Knight Riders will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Gujarat Titans will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Kolkata Knight Riders batting and Gujarat Titans bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Kolkata Knight Riders showcase its strengths, or will Gujarat Titans pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar on 16-May-2026 to find out the answer!
