KKR won.
KKR won by 29 runs The pre-match call gave KKR a 95% edge — how it held up, the full scorecard, and the standings impact are below.
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| KKR win probability | 95% |
| GT win probability | 5% |
| Model favorite | KKR |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Venue bias (bat-first vs chase) | 49% vs 51% |
| Average first-innings score |
KKR won by 29 runs. KKR were the final model favorite at 95% before the archived review, score context, and standings pressure update.
KKR won by 29 runs. The archived page for Saturday, 16 May 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata still carries the final model call of KKR at 95%. Eden Gardens has leaned slightly towards the chase so far, with chasing sides winning 51% of the tracked sample. Finn Allen and Sunil Narine remain the cleanest batting identifiers for KKR, while Kagiso Rabada is the direct counter from GT. The table now shows KKR at #7 and GT at #3, which keeps the result tied back to the wider season picture.
The probabilities shown are final-state snapshots derived from the completed match context.
Auto-sourced from ESPNcricinfo team-sheet feed.
KKR closed with the edge. KKR sit lower in the table at #7, but Finn Allen and Sunil Narine still carry the stronger top-order strike-rate average (170.0) against GT's first two named batters (141.0).
KKR are in the playoff-pressure band at #7. Each result now changes the qualification picture more than early-season noise. Recent form: WLWWL.
GT are in the current top four, so the pressure is about protecting margin and net run rate rather than chasing the cut line. Recent form: LWLWL.
| 184 runs |
| Start (IST) | 19:30 · 2026-05-16 |
| Result | KKR won by 29 runs |