KKR vs GT Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders deny Gujarat early playoff qualification with triumph in must-win game

Sunil Narine wins the Player of the Match award for his 2 for 29 figures today.

"It comes from hard work. The guys have been preparing well. It's all about planning what is in front of you. Every game brings a different challenge. If you overthink, it gets tougher than what it normally is. It's a blessing [to have played 200 games for KKR]."

Snap the streak. Defend the home. Stay in the race 💜#KKR ends #GT's flawless run and ensures they are still fighting for that top 4 spot 👏

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"Looking at the wicket, I thought 200-210 was par score. We dropped too many catches, and it wasn't easy for the bowlers. The pitch was good. The ones were stopping and sticking. I feel we did well to get where we did. No concerns, but our fielding could have been much better. Dropping three sitters, I don't think we deserved to win this one. Best to have a game like this now rather than in the qualifiers. Rest and recover for a couple of days. Travel back to Ahmedabad, and see how the wicket behaves."

IPL 2026 Match 60 is over, but no team has a confirmed playoff spot. 10 matches to go and 8 teams remain in the playoff race.

With 11 points in 12 games, Kolkata Knight Riders surpass Delhi Capitals in the points table and jump to the 7th position. KKR are very much alive in the playoff race.

With 16 points in 13 matches, Gujarat Titans remain in the second position and are still very much favourites to finish in the top 4.

No late drama in the final over. Sai Sudharsan manages to complete his fifty with a six off Cameron Green, but the Australian dismisses Rahul Tewatia on the last ball and concedes just 9 runs in the final over to power KKR to a big win.

Sudharsan scored an unbeaten 57 off 35 balls and Tewatia added 2 off 4 balls.

KKR - 247/2 in 20 overs

GT - 218/4 in 20 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders win by 29 runs

Cameron Green to bowl the final over for KKR as GT eye an impossible chase in the final over.

GT need 40 in 6 balls to qualify for the playoffs.

Playing his only 2nd IPL game, Saurabh Dubey concedes just 4 runs and removes Jos Buttler on the first five balls in the penultimate over to crush Gujarat's late hopes.

Jos Buttler scored 57 runs off 35 balls. Rahul Tewatia comes in at No. 5.

GT - 207/3 in 18.5 overs (CRR 10.99, RRR 35.14)

Gujarat Titans need 41 runs in 7 balls to win the game

Sai Sudharsan revives Gujarat's hopes as he smashes Kartik Tyagi for 6, 4, 0, 4, followed by Jos Buttler's six on the last ball of the 18th over. However, KKR remain way ahead in the game, and GT need a miracle in the last two overs.

Jos Buttler - 57 off 34 balls

Sai Sudharsan - 41 off 21 balls

GT - 203/2 in 18 overs (CRR 10.70, RRR 22.00)

Gujarat Titans need 45 runs in 12 balls to win the game

Sunil Narine concedes just 5 runs in the 17th over and finishes with 2 wickets for 29 today. Another game-changing over from Narine and now it's KKR's game to lose in the last 3 overs.

Jos Buttler - 51 off 33 balls

Sai Sudharsan - 27 off 16 balls

GT - 182/2 in 17 overs (CRR 10.70, RRR 22.00)

Gujarat Titans need 66 runs in 18 balls to win the game

And it's game over for Gujarat Titans. Sunil Narine returns for his last over and removes Shubman Gill, who was dominating in the last two overs. Anukul Roy takes a stunning catch on the boundary lines to end Gill's fighting knock today.

Gill scored 85 off 49 balls. Sai Sudharsan is back.

GT - 177/2 in 16.2 overs (CRR 10.83, RRR 19.36)

Gujarat Titans need 71 runs in 22 balls to win the game

Jos Buttler also finds his momentum as he smashes Kartik Tyagi for a six and a four on the back-to-back deliveries. A big 14-run over and Gujarat are back in the game.

Jos Buttler - 50 off 32 balls

Shubman Gill - 85 off 47 balls

GT - 177/1 in 16 overs (CRR 11.06, RRR 17.75)

Gujarat Titans need 71 runs in 24 balls to win the game

Shubman Gill takes the lead in the Orange Cap race, replacing his teammate Sai Sudharsan.

Most runs in IPL 2026:

1. Shubman Gill - 530 runs in 12 innings
2. Sai Sudharsan - 524 runs in 11 innings
3. Heinrich Klaasen - 508 runs in 12 innings
4. Virat Kohli - 484 runs in 12 innings
5. Abhishek Sharma - 481 runs in 12 innings

Shubman Gill is now dealing with boundaries as he also finds a cracking four at covers off Sunil Narine. Another good over for Gujarat as they eye late comeback at Eden Gardens.

Jos Buttler - 37 off 27 balls

Shubman Gill - 84 off 46 balls

GT - 163/1 in 15 overs (CRR 10.86, RRR 17.00)

Gujarat Titans need 85 runs in 30 balls to win the game

Shubman Gill finally finds a big over for Gujarat, reviving hopes for fans in a tough chase. He takes on Varun with 2, 6, 0, 4, 6, 4 to produce a much-needed huge over.

Jos Buttler - 34 off 24 balls

Shubman Gill - 77 off 43 balls

GT - 152/1 in 14 overs (CRR 10.85, RRR 16.00)

Gujarat Titans need 96 runs in 36 balls to win the game

Jos Buttler smashes returning Cameron Green with a four, but GT batters find just 8 runs off the 13th over. The required run rate is now past 16 as KKR eye big win today.

Jos Buttler - 34 off 24 balls

Shubman Gill - 55 off 37 balls

GT - 130/1 in 13 overs (CRR 10.00, RRR 16.85)

Gujarat Titans need 118 runs in 42 balls to win the game