Yesterday IPL match result: Finn Allen blitz, Sunil Narine magic keep KKR playoff hopes alive
Finn Allen's explosive 93 off 35 balls helped Kolkata Knight Riders post 247/2, their highest IPL total, in a match against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens. Sunil Narine's crucial wicket of Shubman Gill and Matheesha Pathirana's brief bowling spell contributed to KKR's 29-run victory. The win kept KKR's playoff hopes alive while GT faced uncertainty despite their strong start.
- ▪Finn Allen scored 93 off 35 balls, hitting 10 sixes and four fours, in a dominant performance for Kolkata Knight Riders.
- ▪Kolkata Knight Riders posted 247/2, their highest total in the IPL this season, after winning the toss and electing to bat.
- ▪Gujarat Titans suffered their first loss in six matches, finishing at 218/4 while chasing 248, with Shubman Gill scoring 85 off 49 balls.
- ▪Sunil Narine dismissed Shubman Gill, becoming the key bowler for KKR with crucial wickets at a tight economy rate.
- ▪Matheesha Pathirana sustained a calf injury after bowling just eight deliveries in his first appearance for KKR.
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