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Allen blazes 93 to keep Kolkata in IPL playoffs chase at Gujarat’s expense

KOLKATA, India (AP) – Half-centuries by Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green placed Kolkata Knight Riders out of reach of Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

May 17, 2026

17 May 2026

KOLKATA, India (AP) - Half-centuries by Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green placed Kolkata Knight Riders out of reach of Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

Kolkata successfully defended 247-2 by stranding Gujarat on 218-4 for a win by 29 runs at Eden Gardens.

Two points off the top four, Kolkata kept alive its slim playoff hopes, while Gujarat missed a chance to take the league lead after its first loss in six matches.

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