Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 14 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Chennai Super Kings took on Kolkata Knight Riders on Apr 13, 2026, 04:47 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 14 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 296 runs and 19 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (155/9 in 20.0 overs) and Kolkata Knight Riders (141/10 in 16.5 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (155/9)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 155/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Shivam Dube spearheaded the batting effort with 110 runs off 60 balls (including 13 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 183.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Jamie Overton, who contributed 12 runs off 8 deliveries, while Ms Dhoni added 7 (8b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Cameron Green led the bowling figures with 3/18 in 3.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Varun chakravarthy (3/26 in 4.0 overs).
3. Kolkata Knight Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (141/10)
Pursuing a target of 156 runs for victory, Kolkata Knight Riders recorded 141/10 in 16.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.38 runs per over. Tim Seifert anchored the chase for Kolkata Knight Riders with 39 runs from 22 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 177.3), alongside Finn Allen who chipped in with 33 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Shivam Dube delivered a key spell of 3/16 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.33, while Noor Ahmed finished with 3/31 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tim Seifert and Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders), who combined for 70 runs off 38 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 3 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—Shivam Dube (Chennai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 284.0 total points, followed closely by Varun chakravarthy (144.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shivam Dube.