KKR vs GT – Kolkata End Gujarat Titans’ Five-Match Winning Streak in IPL 2026

KKR vs GT: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in IPL 2026, and that kind of stopped GT’s five match winning streak dead. Finn Allen had an explosive 93 run knock too, which helped KKR keep going with their solid momentum in the playoff race

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Sachin Kumar May 17, 2026 – 10:45 AM
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Kolkata Knight Riders made a big statement in IPL 2026, in a way that kind of felt inevitable, after beating Gujarat Titans by 29 runs at Eden Gardens. This win did more than just lift KKR’s playoff hopes it also snapped GT’s good run of five straight victories in the tournament, which is maybe why everyone felt so loud after the match.

KKR looked way ahead in the contest, with aggressive batting, plus bowling that felt really sharp, even when the situation turned tense.

Finn Allen’s Explosive Knock Changed the Match

The main moment for Kolkata was Finn Allen, who hammered 93 runs off only 35 balls. That fearless, almost relentless batting meant KKR had the upper hand during the powerplay and it let the side pile up a huge total on the board.

Allen went after the Gujarat bowlers from the first ball, and he also kept the crowd entertained with huge sixes , plus thick boundaries all over the ground like a steady drumbeat.

KKR Continue Their Winning Momentum

After this result Kolkata Knight Riders have now won five of their last six matches in IPL 2026. They seem different now, not in a small way, but like the squad finally found a rhythm in the second half of the tournament.

On social media, fans were praising KKR’s aggressive mindset, saying they look like a genuinely dangerous outfit heading into the playoff race.

 

GT’s winning run finally ends

Gujarat Titans came into the match after winning five in a row, yet KKR somehow managed to cut short their strong, almost steady, run. Even though there were fighting knocks from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, GT couldn’t finish the chase of that big target.

KKR’s bowlers kept the heat on at those key moments and in the end defended the score pretty comfortably.

Fans react on social media

Cricket fans flooded X (Twitter) with reactions after Kolkata beat Gujarat Titans in a massive way. A bunch of fans were praising Finn Allen for his explosive batting, while some others were just celebrating KKR’s unreal comeback in the playoff race.

Those viral clips from the match are now trending pretty heavily among IPL viewers online.

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KKR BROKE GUJARAT TITANS FIVE MATCH WINNING STREAK IN IPL 2026. 🔥 - KKR have won 5 of their last 6 matches. 👊 pic.twitter.com/rE3LqaEtPY

The main moment for Kolkata was Finn Allen, who hammered 93 runs off only 35 balls. That fearless, almost relentless batting meant KKR had the upper hand during the powerplay and it let the side pile up a huge total on the board.

Allen went after the Gujarat bowlers from the first ball, and he also kept the crowd entertained with huge sixes , plus thick boundaries all over the ground like a steady drumbeat.

After this result Kolkata Knight Riders have now won five of their last six matches in IPL 2026. They seem different now, not in a small way, but like the squad finally found a rhythm in the second half of the tournament.

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