KKR vs PBK — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Viraj And Chirag Trophy • PBK won the match by 1 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Viraj And Chirag Trophy, KKR took on PBK on Mar 5, 2026, 12:41 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: PBK won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 401 runs and 11 wickets fall between PBK (201/3 in 20.0 overs) and KKR (200/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. PBK Innings Breakdown (201/3)
Batting in the first innings, PBK finished on 201/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, PBK accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. N Wadhera spearheaded the batting effort with 70 runs off 29 balls (including 6 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 241.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Jos lnglis , who contributed 52 runs off 35 deliveries, while Priyansh Arya added 35 (29b). With the ball in the first innings, Harshit Rana led the bowling figures with 1/24 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Sunil Narine (1/35 in 4.0 overs).
3. KKR Chase & Second Innings Summary (200/8)
Pursuing a target of 202 runs for victory, KKR recorded 200/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.00 runs per over. Ramandeep Singh anchored the chase for KKR with 66 runs from 28 balls (3 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 235.7), alongside Finn Ailen who chipped in with 34 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Y Chahal delivered a key spell of 3/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while A Singh finished with 2/36 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by N Wadhera and Jos lnglis (PBK), who combined for 64 runs off 42 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Y Chahal 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 Wadhera (PBK) topped the match rankings with 142.0 total points, followed closely by Ramandeep Singh (103.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to N Wadhera .