MI vs KKR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Viraj And Chirag Trophy • KKR won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Viraj And Chirag Trophy, MI took on KKR on Mar 5, 2026, 06:57 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: KKR won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 355 runs and 7 wickets fall between MI (177/3 in 20.0 overs) and KKR (178/4 in 20.0 overs).
2. MI Innings Breakdown (177/3)
Batting in the first innings, MI finished on 177/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, MI accumulated 57 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. N Dhir spearheaded the batting effort with 72 runs off 39 balls (including 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 184.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Quinton De Kock, who contributed 64 runs off 48 deliveries, while J Bairstow added 30 (20b). With the ball in the first innings, Angkrish Raghuvanshi led the bowling figures with 1/26 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by Ramandeep Singh (1/20 in 3.0 overs).
3. KKR Chase & Second Innings Summary (178/4)
Pursuing a target of 178 runs for victory, KKR recorded 178/4 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.90 runs per over. Cameron Green anchored the chase for KKR with 67 runs from 38 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 176.3), alongside Finn Ailen who chipped in with 43 off 34 balls. Defending the total, T Boult delivered a key spell of 1/20 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while N Dhir finished with 1/36 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by J Bairstow and Quinton De Kock (MI ), who combined for 73 runs off 51 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Finn Ailen 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—N Dhir (MI ) topped the match rankings with 160.0 total points, followed closely by Cameron Green (126.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Cameron Green .