Kolkata, May 16 -- What began with early fortune for Finn Allen ended in a full-scale batting demolition as Kolkata Knight Riders piled up 247 for 2 against Gujarat Titans in the 60th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Eden Gardens on Saturday, with fielding lapses repeatedly compounding the visitors' woes.
Allen's innings was defined early by luck. In the third over, he edged a chance off Jason Holder at extra cover, where the Titans could not hold on despite getting fingertips to it. The reprieve proved costly as Allen immediately shifted gears, taking on Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada with fearless intent.
The next major let-off came in the sixth over when Allen miscued a pull shot off Holder straight to long-on, where Siraj ...