Kkr vs Csk — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Sva • Csk won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Sva, Kkr took on Csk on Jan 3, 2026, 01:10 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Csk won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 104 runs and 14 wickets fall between Kkr (51/10 in 8.1 overs) and Csk (53/4 in 4.4 overs).
2. Kkr Innings Breakdown (51/10)
Batting in the first innings, Kkr finished on 51/10 from 8.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.24 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kkr accumulated 33 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Rahane spearheaded the batting effort with 16 runs off 12 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 133.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Russel, who contributed 8 runs off 4 deliveries, while Varun added 6 (1b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bravo led the bowling figures with 3/7 in 2.0 overs (economy 3.50), assisted by Mustafizur (2/10 in 2.0 overs).
3. Csk Chase & Second Innings Summary (53/4)
Pursuing a target of 52 runs for victory, Csk recorded 53/4 in 4.4 overs at a scoring rate of 11.36 runs per over. Gaikwad anchored the chase for Csk with 22 runs from 8 balls (1 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 275.0), alongside Dhoni who chipped in with 14 off 4 balls. Defending the total, Vaibhav Arori delivered a key spell of 2/0 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 0.00, while Harshit Rana finished with 1/19 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dhoni and Gaikwad (Csk), who combined for 36 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with FIRLDER making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Bravo (Csk) topped the match rankings with 115.0 total points, followed closely by Mustafizur (90.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Bravo.