IPL 2026: Records tumble at Eden Gardens as KKR beat GT by 29 runs

In the 60th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 29 runs. This marked their fifth win of the season. The Kolkata-based team has also lost six matches. GT, on the other hand, lost its fifth match this season. The team has won eight matches. So, let’s take a look at the records made in the match.

Rashid Khan’s worst bowling spell in the IPL

Rashid Khan’s worst bowling spell in the IPL came on Saturday against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, where he recorded a highly expensive economy rate. Playing for Gujarat Titans, the premier Afghan leg-spinner conceded 57 runs in his 4 overs without taking a single wicket (0/57). This surpassed his previous worst figures of 1/55 against Punjab Kings in 2018 and 0/54 against both KKR (2023) and RCB (2025).

Highest team total scored against Gujarat Titans

The highest team total scored against Gujarat Titans (GT) is 247/2, a record set by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 16, 2026, at Eden Gardens. An explosive batting display powered the historic surge. Opener Finn Allen set the tone with a blistering 93 off just 35 balls, including 10 sixes. Following his departure, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (82) and Cameron Green (52) added an unbeaten 108-run partnership, systematically dismantling the GT bowling unit. KKR systematically broke the previous record of 243/5 held by the Punjab Kings.

Mohammed Siraj completes 200 T20 wickets

Mohammed Siraj achieved a special milestone in the match. He completed 200 wickets in T20 cricket. Siraj achieved this feat by dismissing Rahane. He has taken 17 wickets in 17 matches for the Indian cricket team. He took 83 wickets in 87 matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He has taken 10 wickets in 6 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and 30 wickets for GT.

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