KKR vs GT Match Scorecard IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders score 247/2 against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens. Read full match report, scorecard, batting highlights, and key moments.
KKR vs GT Match Scorecard: Kolkata Knight Riders Dominate Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens
The IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens turned into one of the biggest talking points of the tournament as KKR produced a powerful batting display and completely dominated the contest.
Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders posted a massive 247/2 in 20 overs, putting Gujarat Titans under immediate scoreboard pressure. GT attempted to stay in the chase, but Kolkata’s disciplined bowling unit ensured the momentum remained firmly with the home side.
Indian Premier League 2026
Eden Gardens Stadium • Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders
247/2
20 Overs
Gujarat Titans
115/1
11.3 Overs
GT needed 133 runs off 50 balls
Current Over
1
1
Wd
1
Top Batters
Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Shubman Gill *
52
35
2
5
148.57
Jos Buttler
24
18
2
0
133.33
Key Bowling Figures
Bowler
O
M
R
W
Econ
Varun Chakravarthy
2.4
0
20
0
7.5
KKR’s Explosive Batting Changed the Match
Kolkata Knight Riders built their innings smartly before accelerating heavily in the death overs. Their top-order batters attacked aggressively during the powerplay and maintained pressure throughout the innings.
Gujarat Titans bowlers, including Mohammed Siraj and Rashid Khan, found it difficult to stop the flow of boundaries as KKR batters punished loose deliveries consistently.
Shubman Gill and Buttler Tried to Rebuild
During the chase, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill played a positive innings and attempted to keep his team alive in the contest. Jos Buttler also supported him with attacking strokeplay during the middle overs.
However, the asking rate kept climbing because of Kolkata’s massive total and disciplined bowling approach.
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