Kolkata Knight Riders’ Angkrish Raghuvanshi (ANI Photo)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi continued his breakthrough IPL 2026 season with another composed half-century to help Kolkata Knight Riders post a massive 247/2 against Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.Most 50+ scores for KKR in an IPL season6 – Gautam Gambhir (2012)5 – Robin Uthappa (2014)5 – Gautam Gambhir (2016)5 – Robin Uthappa (2017)5* – Angkrish Raghuvanshi (2026) The unbeaten knock of 82 runs was Raghuvanshi’s fifth 50+ score of the season, ranking alongside some of KKR’s greatest batting campaigns in IPL history. Only Gautam Gambhir has scored more than 50 for KKR in a single season, with six in 2012. Raghuvanshi has now equaled Robin Uthappa and Gambhir, who each had five such scores in different seasons. The 21-year-old also joins elite company across the league. Only Rishabh Pant in 2018 and Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2023 have scored more than 50 in an IPL season at the age of 21, with six each. Raghuvanshi has now equaled Devdutta Padikkal’s five from the 2022 season.Most 50+ scores at the age of 21 in an IPL season6 – Rishabh Pant in 20186 – Yashasvi Jaiswal in 20235 – Devdutt Padikkal in 20225* – Angkrish Raghuvanshi in 2026 His last innings came during one of the most devastating batting performances in KKR’s IPL history. After GT skipper Shubman Gill chose to bat first, KKR were asked to bat first and thus KKR completely dismantled the Gujarat bowling attack. Finn Allen led the innings early, hitting a breathtaking 93 off just 35 balls with 10 sixes after surviving two dropped catches. But after Allen’s dismissal, Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green ensured there was no slowdown. The duo put together an unbeaten 108-run stand for the third wicket in just 53 deliveries as the GT bowlers and fielders endured a nightmare. Gujarat dropped a total of four catches, with Raghuvanshi himself being reprieved for 52 when Washington Sundar bowled a chance.Highest totals for KKR in IPL272/7 vs DC, Vizag, 2024261/6 vs PBKS, Kolkata, 2024247/2 vs GT, Kolkata, 2026*245/6 vs PBKS, Indore, 2018235/6 vs LSG, Lucknow, 2024 Raghuvanshi made Gujarat pay heavily. Calm under pressure, he cleverly turned the strike before accelerating brilliantly in the deadly turns. His unbeaten 82 helped KKR finish on 247/2, which is now the third highest total in the franchise’s history and the highest ever score against Gujarat Titans in the IPL, surpassing Punjab Kings’ 243/5 of 2025. While Allen’s six-hit attack caught the eye, Raghuvanshi once again showed why he has emerged as one of KKR’s most reliable batsmen this season. In a campaign full of inconsistency for the defending champions, the rise of the youngster has proved to be one of their biggest positives.
