Maharashtra vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Maharashtra won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Maharashtra took on Kolkata Knight Riders on Mar 29, 2026, 12:31 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Maharashtra won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 358 runs and 10 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Riders (178/1 in 20.0 overs) and Maharashtra (180/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (178/1)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 178/1 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 43 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Tim Seifert spearheaded the batting effort with 103 runs off 59 balls (including 2 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 174.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Finn Allen, who contributed 41 runs off 33 deliveries, while Ajinkya Rahane added 33 (28b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Michell Sant led the bowling figures with 1/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Lasith Malinga (0/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. Maharashtra Chase & Second Innings Summary (180/9)
Pursuing a target of 179 runs for victory, Maharashtra recorded 180/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.00 runs per over. Kl Rahul anchored the chase for Maharashtra with 58 runs from 39 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 148.7), alongside Yashshwi Jaiswal who chipped in with 54 off 39 balls. Defending the total, Varun chakravarthy delivered a key spell of 4/48 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 12.00, while Cameron Green finished with 3/18 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ajinkya Rahane and Tim Seifert (Kolkata Knight Riders), who combined for 92 runs off 59 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Tim Seifert 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—Tim Seifert (Kolkata Knight Riders) topped the match rankings with 142.0 total points, followed closely by Varun chakravarthy (142.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kl Rahul.