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KKR vs GT result

KKR won.

KKR95%

GT5%

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.

KKR vs GT — key factors
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

Result · Match intelligence

KKR vs GT result, score and win probability review

KKR won by 29 runs. KKR were the final model favorite at 95% before the archived review, score context, and standings pressure update.

ResultKKR 95% winner confidencePublished 9 May 2026, 7:30 am ISTUpdated 16 May 2026, 7:30 pm ISTLast standings refresh: 30 Jun 2026, 4:35 am IST

KKR

95%

KKR 247/2

Kickoff

19:30

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

GT 218/4 (20 ov, target 248)

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.

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Match result

KKR won

Completed

Result

KKR won by 29 runs

Final scores

KKR 247/2

GT 218/4 (20 ov, target 248)

Final-state call

KKR at 95%

Decision sheet

Match outcome intelligence

The probabilities shown are final-state snapshots derived from the completed match context.

KKR

Final-state probability

95%

Final-state probability

Outcome call

KKR

Final outcome favoured KKR.

Edge state

Strong edge

KKR 95% confidence

Status

KKR won by 29 runs

Final score

KKR 247/2 · GT 218/4 (20 ov, target 248)

Last updated

Match status finalised

Squad / XI watch

Who is in the frame for this match

Truthful selection state only

Auto-sourced from ESPNcricinfo team-sheet feed.

Verified source: ESPNcricinfo (auto) · 2026-05-16T17:56:42.932Z

Squad / XI module

KKR

Confirmed XI

Confirmed XI is shown because an official team sheet has been verified for this fixture.

Ajinkya RahaneCaptain

Top-order batter

Provides shape and stability when KKR need a calmer powerplay.

Finn AllenOverseas

WK-batter

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Batter

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Cameron GreenOverseas

All-rounder

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Manish Pandey

Batter

Instant verdict

Who has the edge?

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 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).
Eden Gardens has an average first-innings score of 184, with 51% of matches won by the chasing side.
Finn Allen and Sunil Narine give KKR top-order run production, while Kagiso Rabada is the main counter with 1.6 wickets per match.

What changed since the last match

Verified changes only

Latest verified snapshot: GT won the toss and chose to field first..
GT won the toss and chose to field first.
Venue bias: bat-first 49% vs chase 51%. Toss-adjusted edge +0.2% to the toss winner's elected side.

Source provenance

What this page is allowed to claim

Fixture, venue, team, squad, and player layers come from the site’s validated data files.
Publication state last evaluated 30 Jun 2026, 4:35 am.
Current live/result state source: provider.

Venue / toss / scoring matrix

Eden Gardens

Average first-innings score at Eden Gardens: 184.
Batting first wins 49% of tracked matches here, while chasing sides win 51%.
Toss context: The toss looks close to neutral, but dew, wind, and boundary dimensions can still sharpen the decision on match day.
Fast outfield and reliable bounce make positive powerplay batting a real edge
Finger spin and pace-off options still matter once the ball gets softer

See IPL 2026 toss winners list Open venue page

Numeric facts

The grounding layer

KKR 95% win probability
KKR are #7 on 13 points
GT are #3 on 18 points
184 average first-innings score

Key battles

The phase matchups that can move the edge

Finn Allen vs Kagiso Rabada

Finn Allen carries a 175 strike rate in the current batting sample, while Kagiso Rabada brings 1.6 wickets per match.

Shubman Gill vs Matheesha Pathirana

Shubman Gill is one of GT's main scoring anchors, and Matheesha Pathirana is the best wicket threat in the opposing attack right now.

KKR middle overs vs GT control overs

Sunil Narine and Rashid Khan are the phase matchup to watch once the field spreads and strike rotation matters.

Form + pressure points

KKR

Position #7 · 13 points · Record 6-7 (1 NR) · NRR -1.315

Last five: W · L · W · W · L

KKR are in the playoff-pressure band at #7. Each result now changes the qualification picture more than early-season noise. Recent form: WLWWL.

Form + pressure points

GT

Position #3 · 18 points · Record 9-5 · NRR -0.029

Last five: L · W · L · W · L

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.

Optional fantasy block

Compact fantasy view

This block stays secondary to the win-probability read and uses the current player sample only as supporting context.

Captain

Shubman Gill

GT · form 8.5 · SR 134

Vice-captain

Sunil Narine

KKR · form 7.5 · SR 165

Other picks

Rinku Singh, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan

FAQ

Match-specific answers

Who won KKR vs GT?

KKR won. KKR won by 29 runs

What did the pre-match model say?

The pre-match edge was KKR at 52%, and the archived reasons remain visible lower on the page for review.

What was the KKR vs GT winning percentage?

Before the toss, KKR were 52% and GT were 48%. The completed page keeps that original percentage for audit instead of rewriting it after the result.

Where is the KKR vs GT live score probability review?

The same canonical match page keeps the live score probability context, final score, and result review after the match is completed.

Was the page updated after the result?

Yes. Completed matches are converted to result-state language on the same canonical URL and keep an explicit update log.

Update log

Canonical page lifecycle

Published

9 May 2026, 7:30 am IST

This is the first indexable window for the canonical match page.

Toss updated

16 May 2026, 7:01 pm IST

GT won the toss and chose to field first.

Live updated

Pending IST

No verified live update has landed yet.

Result updated

30 Jun 2026, 4:35 am IST

KKR won by 29 runs

Internal links

Move through the trust stack

KKR vs GT head-to-head record Kolkata Knight Riders team page Gujarat Titans team page Eden Gardens venue guide Points table and playoff bracket Track record Methodology KKR vs GT head-to-head All head-to-head archives Editorial feed Playoff scenarios

Squad / XI module

GT

Confirmed XI

Confirmed XI is shown because an official team sheet has been verified for this fixture.

Sai Sudharsan

Top-order batter

Left-hand top-order control gives GT a strong pacing option if wickets fall early.

Shubman GillCaptain

Top-order batter

Premier top-order run builder with enough range to control both pace and spin phases.

Nishant Sindhu

All-rounder

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Jos ButtlerOverseas

WK-batter

Powerplay boundary pressure can distort the entire match tempo.

Rahul Tewatia

All-rounder

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Jason HolderOverseas

All-rounder

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Washington Sundar

All-rounder

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Rashid KhanOverseas

Leg-spinner

Elite T20 wicket-taking spinner with finishing upside.

Kagiso RabadaOverseas

Bowler

Overseas squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Arshad Khan

Squad player

Player note pending.

Sai Kishore

All-rounder

Domestic squad option in the current official team list. Role-specific stat line is withheld until safely attached to the player layer.

Bench / reserves

Kumar KushagraAnuj RawatTom BantonGlenn PhillipsMohd. Arshad KhanJayant YadavShahrukh KhanMohammed Siraj

Impact-player watch

Mohammed Siraj

KKR vs GT result, score and win probability review

KKR won

Match outcome intelligence

Who is in the frame for this match

KKR

Who has the edge?

Verified changes only

What this page is allowed to claim

Eden Gardens

The grounding layer

The phase matchups that can move the edge

Finn Allen vs Kagiso Rabada

Shubman Gill vs Matheesha Pathirana

KKR middle overs vs GT control overs

KKR

GT

Compact fantasy view

Match-specific answers

Who won KKR vs GT?

What did the pre-match model say?

What was the KKR vs GT winning percentage?

Where is the KKR vs GT live score probability review?

Was the page updated after the result?

Canonical page lifecycle

Published

Toss updated

Live updated

Result updated

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