Allen Blazes 93 to Keep Kolkata in IPL Playoffs Chase at Gujarat's Expense
- On Saturday at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in an Indian Premier League match, defending 247-2 by restricting Gujarat to 218-4.
- The victory keeps Kolkata's playoff hopes alive in a season that threatened to end weeks ago, while Gujarat missed a chance to take the league lead after its first loss in six matches.
- Led by half-centuries from Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Cameron Green, the match set a league record with six half-centuries; Gujarat captain Shubman Gill admitted, "Dropping three sitters, I don't think we deserved to win this one."
- Off-Spinner Sunil Narine marked his 200th Indian Premier League game by taking 2/29, while Gujarat's chase faltered despite contributions from Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan , who retired hurt with an elbow injury.
- Kolkata must win its remaining two home matches to qualify for the knockouts, while Gujarat requires a victory against Chennai Super Kings on Thursday to confirm a playoff spot.
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PressNewsAgencyAllen says shedding self-imposed pressure key to IPL resurgence with Kolkata
May 17 : Finn Allen said shedding self-imposed pressure and rediscovering his enjoyment of batting has helped revive his form after he fired Kolkata Knight Riders to a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League on Saturday, keeping their playoff hopes alive.Allen smashed 93 off 35 balls
Kolkata Knight Riders Stun Gujarat Titans with High-Octane Victory | Sports-Games
Finn Allen's explosive 93 and Angkrish Raghuvanshi's powerful 82 guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a significant 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans, keeping their IPL playoff hopes alive. Despite fierce resistance from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, KKR's relentless batting and Gujarat's fielding lapses proved decisive.
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Allen blazes 93 to keep Kolkata in IPL playoffs chase at Gujarat's expense
Half-centuries by Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green have placed Kolkata Knight Riders out of reach of Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League.
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