India, May 17 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) eked out a 29-run victory over the Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens on May 16, Saturday to stay alive in the IPL 2026 playoffs race. The Gujarat Titans had a chance to not only officially qualify for the playoffs but topple the Royal Challengers Bengaluru from the top spot. However, the target of 248 proved to be too steep in the end. But the Titans are still placed comfortably at second.
Gujarat Titans' Top 3 muster fifties but targets proves to be bridge too far
In what was a steep chase of 248, Saurabh Dubey leaks multiple extras in the very first over as the Titans scored 15 runs to kickstart their innings. During the third over, the momentum shifted slightly towards the Knight Riders whe...