Knight Riders survive Shubman Gill scare: KKR crack GT code to keep playoff hopes breathing
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Despite a strong 85-run innings from Shubman Gill and contributions from Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan, Gujarat fell short at 218 for 4 while chasing 248. KKR's bowling attack, led by Sunil Narine's 2 for 29, stabilized the game after early setbacks.
- ▪Kolkata Knight Riders scored 247 for 2, powered by Finn Allen's 93 off 35 balls and Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 82 not out.
- ▪Shubman Gill scored 85 off 49 balls and Jos Buttler added 57 off 35 as Gujarat Titans chased 248.
- ▪Sunil Narine took 2 for 29 in his 200th IPL match, helping KKR restrict GT to 218 for 4 in the final overs.
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