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11 SourcesGujarat, India
thebalanced.newsFinn Allen's 93 Powers KKR to Season-High 247 for 2 Against Gujarat Titans
In an IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders posted their highest total of the season, scoring 247 for 2 against Gujarat Titans. Opener Finn Allen delivered a remarkable 93 runs off 35 balls, hitting 10 sixes and four fours, becoming the first player to hit 10 sixes twice in a single IPL season. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (82*) and Cameron Green (52*) supported with unbeaten half-centuries, helping KKR secure a commanding total in a must-win game.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
77%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 11 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily focuses on sports performance without political framing. Coverage centers on player achievements and match details, highlighting Finn Allen's record-breaking innings and team efforts. Sources present factual accounts of the game, with no evident political perspectives or partisan interpretations influencing the narrative.
Sentiment — Positive (77/100)
The overall tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, emphasizing Finn Allen's explosive batting and KKR's strong team performance. Enthusiastic language describes the innings and records set, reflecting admiration for the players' skills. While some mention dropped catches and missed milestones, the sentiment remains upbeat and focused on sporting excellence.
How 11 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 16 May, 03:19 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1816 May, 03:19 pmFinn Allen Scripts KKR History, Becomes 1st Player To...
- 2news1816 May, 03:19 pmFinn Allen Creates History, Becomes 1st Player In The World To...
- 3mint16 May, 03:30 pmFinn Allen misses huge IPL milestone after Kolkata Knight Riders opener's whirlwind 35-ball 93 during KKR vs GT Mint
- 4httpswwwoutlookindiacom16 May, 03:38 pmKKR Vs GT, IPL 2026: Finn Allen's Whirlwind 35-Ball 93 Throws Eden Garden Into Frenzy In Humid Night Outlook India
- 5freepressjournal16 May, 03:53 pmKolkata Knight Riders Post Their Highest Total Of IPL 2026, Smash 247 2 In Must-Win Game At Eden Gardens
- 6news1816 May, 03:53 pmRaining Maximums! Social Media Goes Berserk After Finn Allen 'Madness' In KKR Vs GT
- 7timesnow16 May, 04:03 pmKKR Opener Finn Allen Creates IPL History With Unique Six-Hitting Record
- 8news1816 May, 04:12 pmAllen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 247-2 against GT
- 9news1816 May, 04:12 pmIPL: KKR smash 247 2 as Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green shine against GT
- 10news1816 May, 04:12 pmAllen''s brutal 93 powers KKR to imposing 247 2 against GT
Lens Score breakdown
25/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap80%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Gujarat, India
- Sources analysed
- 11
- Last analysed
- 16 May 2026
- Key entities
- Gujarat TitansFinn AllenKolkata Knight RidersBoundary (cricket)InningsBowling (cricket)Batting (cricket)Not outOver (cricket)Ajinkya RahaneEden GardensMohammed Siraj
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