Kolkata Knight Riders Stun Gujarat Titans with High-Octane Victory

Finn Allen's explosive 93 and Angkrish Raghuvanshi's powerful 82 guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a significant 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans, keeping their IPL playoff hopes alive. Despite fierce resistance from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, KKR's relentless batting and Gujarat's fielding lapses proved decisive.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 17-05-2026 00:03 IST | Created: 17-05-2026 00:03 IST
Kolkata Knight Riders Stun Gujarat Titans with High-Octane Victory
Finn Allen

In a thrilling IPL encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders harnessed standout performances from Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi to clinch a crucial 29-run victory over the Gujarat Titans. Allen's powerful 93 set the stage, while Raghuvanshi's solid 82 ensured a commanding total of 247 for two.

Gujarat Titans, despite early challenges, mounted a robust chase, with captain Shubman Gill showcasing his prowess scoring 85 runs. Supported by Jos Buttler, the Titans put up a spirited fight but remain short of KKR's total.

KKR's triumph propels them up to seventh on the table, keeping knockout hopes alive, while Gujarat, sustaining second place, confronts looming challenges. The match tilted in KKR's favor as Gujarat's fielding errors proved costly amid an electrifying contest.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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