In the IPL 2026 match on May 16 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 29 runs, falling short in their chase of 248 runs. Former KKR cricketer Rohan Gavaskar criticized GT's batting strategy, highlighting that only Sai Sudharsan managed a strike rate above 180, while the rest of the team struggled, with none surpassing a strike rate of 200. Gavaskar pointed out that when chasing a high target, impactful innings are essential, and he expressed disappointment that not a single GT batter achieved this benchmark. Meanwhile, former GT bowler Mohit Sharma raised concerns about the team's tactics, particularly regarding the decision to send Sai Sudharsan back into the game after an elbow injury. GT currently stands second in the league with 16 points from 13 matches, while KKR's win places them seventh with 11 points from 12 games.