Green Drive Fails to Put Brakes on Kolkata's Losing Run
- Cameron Green scored 79 runs off 55 balls, his second-highest IPL score, helping Kolkata Knight Riders post a total of 180 against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 at Ahmedabad.
- Kagiso Rabada took three wickets for Gujarat Titans, while Ashok Sharma and Mohammed Siraj took two each as KKR were bowled out for 180.
- KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane explained that Green did not bowl in the final over due to cramping and praised his batting under pressure.
- Despite the loss, Rahane emphasized focusing on positives and staying in the moment as KKR faces potential early elimination with only one point from six games.
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Credit to him: Rahane lauds Greens batting effort despite loss against GT - The Tribune
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane lauded all-rounder Cameron Green for his resilient 79-run knock against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Friday. While KKR eventually went down to GT by five wickets and suffered their fifth consecutive loss in the tournament, Rahane called Green's effort with the bat courageous.
IPL 2026: Why Cameron Green didn't bowl after batting heroics during GT vs KKR? Captain Ajinkya Rahane explains
Cameron Green dazzled with the bat for the first time in IPL 2026, scoring 79 runs in just 55 balls against Gujarat Titans. So far, the Australian all-rounder has bowled just four overs in IPL 2026, conceding 58 runs and took one wicket.
Why wasn't Cameron Green trusted with final over vs GT? Ajinkya Rahane responds
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane revealed why he didn't turn to Cameron Green for the final over against GT as they lost another game in the final over of the match. Green scored a brilliant 79 but didn't bowl a single delivery in the second innings.
IPL: Cameron Green's 79 Powers KKR to 180 Against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Cameron Green's maiden half-century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 powered Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 180 against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday in Ahmedabad. Sports News | IPL: Cameron Green's 79 Powers KKR to 180 Against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
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