KKR vs GT, IPL 2026, 16th May: Finn Allen Storm Powers Kolkata Knight Riders to Massive Win at Eden Gardens over Gujrat Titans.

KKR Innings: Pure Destruction with the Bat

Kolkata came out with aggressive intent from first over.

Captain Ajinkya Rahane started steadily but couldn’t convert, scoring just 14 off 14 balls before Mohammed Siraj removed him.

Then came the real fireworks.

Finn Allen’s Explosive Masterclass

New Zealand power-hitter Finn Allen completely changed the match with one of the most brutal IPL innings of the season.

Finn Allen: 93 off 35 balls

10 sixes
4 fours
Strike Rate: 265.71

Allen attacked every Gujarat bowler with fearless intent. Rashid Khan, Rabada, Siraj—nobody escaped his assault.

By the time Sai Kishore dismissed him, KKR had already built a match-winning platform.

Raghuvanshi & Cameron Green Finish in Style

After Allen’s destruction, young Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a mature yet explosive knock.

Raghuvanshi: 82 off 44*

7 sixes
4 fours
Strike Rate: 186.36

He found perfect support from Cameron Green, who smashed:

52 off 28*

4 sixes
3 fours

Together, they pushed Kolkata to a monstrous total of 247/2.

Gujarat Titans Bowling Nightmare

GT bowlers had a forgettable evening.

Bowling figures:

Mohammed Siraj: 4-0-50-1
Kagiso Rabada: 4-0-40-0
Rashid Khan: 4-0-57-0
Sai Kishore: 3-0-38-1
Arshad Khan: 1-0-22-0

Even world-class bowlers like Rashid and Rabada looked helpless against KKR’s relentless hitting.

GT Chase: Strong Start but Too Much to Do

Chasing 248, Gujarat Titans fought hard.

Captain Gill Leads from Front

Shubman Gill played a captain’s knock:

85 off 49 balls

7 sixes
5 fours

He looked set to take the match deep.

Jos Buttler Adds Firepower

Jos Buttler contributed:

57 off 35 balls

5 fours
2 sixes

And Sai Sudharsan remained unbeaten on 53 off 28 balls, striking beautifully.

But the asking rate kept climbing.

KKR Bowlers Hold Their Nerve

Despite the flat batting pitch, Kolkata’s bowlers made timely breakthroughs.

Best performers:

Sunil Narine: 4-0-29-2
Cameron Green: 3-0-25-1
Saurabh Dubey: 1 wicket

Narine’s spell proved decisive, removing Gill’s support cast and slowing momentum.

Turning Point of the Match

The biggest turning point was Finn Allen’s explosive 93 off 35 balls.

Without that innings, KKR may have ended around 200–210. Instead, GT were chasing nearly 250—simply too much, even with Gill and Buttler fighting hard.

Match Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders: 247/2 (20 overs)

Finn Allen 93 (35)
Raghuvanshi 82* (44)
Cameron Green 52* (28)

Gujarat Titans: 218/4 (20 overs)

Shubman Gill 85 (49)
Jos Buttler 57 (35)
Sai Sudharsan 53* (28)

Result: KKR won by 29 runs

Player of the Match

🏆 Finn Allen — 93 off 35 balls

A fearless innings that completely changed the contest.

Final Verdict

This was modern T20 batting at its absolute best.

KKR showed explosive power, fearless intent, and smart finishing. GT fought bravely but chasing 248 at Eden Gardens was always going to require something extraordinary.

For fans, this was a pure IPL blockbuster.