Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill narrowly missed out on a century, in the chase of a big target of 248 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in their IPL 2026 clash in Kolkata on Saturday. KKR, on their home grounds defeated GT by 29 runs sealing its position in the playoff.
Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill narrowly missed out on a century, in the chase of a big target of 248 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in their IPL 2026 clash in Kolkata on Saturday. Mohammed Siraj opened the bowling in the powerplay as GT opted to bowl after winning the toss.
Earlier, Finn Allen smashed 93 off 35 balls and Angkrish Raghvanshi remained unbeaten on 82 off 44 as KKR posted a mammoth score of 247/2 in 20 overs. Cameron Green also slammed a 28-ball 52 He took a wicket in the final ball sealing the victory for the men in purple.
Sai Sudharsan slammed 6, taking 50 for himself in the 19 over. Sudharsan was injured on the final ball of the third over bowled by Kartik Tyagi. Attempting a pull shot to a short-of-length delivery, Sudharsan was beaten for timing and the ball struck his left elbow. He managed to complete a single through backward square leg but immediately fell to the ground in pain and removed his gloves.
KKR has now moved up to the sixth position at the IPL just two points away from Punjab Kings in the fourth place. Their last two matches are both at home, against Mumbai Indians (who are already out of contention for the playoffs) and Delhi Capitals, who are a point behind KKR.