India vs KKR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Viraj And Chirag Trophy • India won the match by 1 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Viraj And Chirag Trophy, India took on KKR on Mar 6, 2026, 05:15 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 435 runs and 9 wickets fall between India (218/6 in 20.0 overs) and KKR (217/3 in 20.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (218/6)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 218/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 63 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 73 runs off 40 balls (including 3 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 182.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Tilak Verma, who contributed 41 runs off 20 deliveries, while Shivam Dube added 39 (19b). With the ball in the first innings, Sunil Narine led the bowling figures with 2/47 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.75), assisted by Vaibhav Arora (1/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. KKR Chase & Second Innings Summary (217/3)
Pursuing a target of 219 runs for victory, KKR recorded 217/3 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.85 runs per over. Anjikya Rahane anchored the chase for KKR with 73 runs from 50 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 146.0), alongside Finn Ailen who chipped in with 52 off 33 balls. Defending the total, Shivam Dube delivered a key spell of 1/40 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Tilak Verma finished with 1/70 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Finn Ailen and Anjikya Rahane (KKR ), who combined for 94 runs off 66 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi 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—Shivam Dube (India ) topped the match rankings with 121.0 total points, followed closely by Tilak Verma (119.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.