Kolkata Knight Riders’ all-rounder Cameron Green delivered a massive blow during their clash with Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday—only for the ball to end up striking the display car meant for the IPL 2026 Player of the Tournament. The moment came in the 13th over of KKR’s innings as Green launched a six that dented the car slightly, creating an unusual twist in an otherwise dominant phase of hitting.
Quick scan
- Incident: Green’s six in the 13th over of KKR’s innings hit the display car for the IPL 2026 Player of the Tournament.
- Venue and date: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad; match played on Friday.
- When it happened: Third ball of the 13th over, against Ashok Sharma.
- Green’s deal: Bought for Rs 25.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction.
- Impact: The ball slightly dented the car; Tata Motors to donate Rs 5 lakh to grassroots cricket after the incident.
- KKR outcome: Green scored 79 and KKR finished on 180 all out vs Gujarat Titans.
Green, who was snapped up for a hefty Rs 25.2 crore ahead of the IPL 2026 season, looked in rhythm as he drove his way to a rapid, match-saving innings. His 79 came off 55 deliveries, the kind of knock that can flip a chase or at least arrest momentum when the top order is under pressure.
The turning point arrived when he was looking to accelerate. On the third ball of the 13th over, Green flicked a delivery from Ashok Sharma over the leg side for six, and the ball’s path carried it into the area where the tournament presentation car was kept.
As part of a sponsor initiative, Tata Motors will contribute Rs 5 lakh towards grassroots cricket development following the incident. The gesture ensures the surprising moment at the ground comes with a positive follow-through beyond the boundary.
Green’s 79 keeps KKR afloat
While the highlight belonged to that six, the innings itself told the bigger story. Green’s knock helped KKR recover to 180 all out against Gujarat Titans, after the pacers had torn through their early batting.
KKR’s top order was dismantled by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj, with Rabada taking 3/29 and Siraj finishing with 2/23. By the time the fourth over had run its course, the side was reeling at 32/3, leaving Green with the task of rebuilding under mounting pressure.
He responded with a crucial partnership for the fourth wicket, combining for a 55-run stand alongside Rovman Powell, who made 27. From there, Green steadied the innings with Anukul Roy—Roy contributed 9—helping the team push towards a more competitive total rather than collapsing into a low score.
In the end, Green’s 79 off 55 balls provided the backbone to KKR’s innings as they closed on 180 all out. With the match framed by early wickets and a late surge, his innings stood out as the difference between a total that looked fragile and one that had fighting value.
Squads
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (capt), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
