KKR 2026 vs SRH 2026 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • KKR 2026 won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, KKR 2026 took on SRH 2026 on May 22, 2026, 04:00 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: KKR 2026 won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 300 runs and 11 wickets fall between SRH 2026 (148/8 in 20.0 overs) and KKR 2026 (152/3 in 19.5 overs).
2. SRH 2026 Innings Breakdown (148/8)
Batting in the first innings, SRH 2026 finished on 148/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.40 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, SRH 2026 accumulated 53 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Ishan Kishan spearheaded the batting effort with 38 runs off 23 balls (including 2 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 165.2). Valuable middle-order support came from H Kalason, who contributed 32 runs off 15 deliveries, while T Head added 26 (17b). With the ball in the first innings, Varun Chakravarthy led the bowling figures with 2/26 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by C Green (2/36 in 4.0 overs).
3. KKR 2026 Chase & Second Innings Summary (152/3)
Pursuing a target of 149 runs for victory, KKR 2026 recorded 152/3 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 7.66 runs per over. Rinku Singh anchored the chase for KKR 2026 with 58 runs from 34 balls (3 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 170.6), alongside M Pandey who chipped in with 51 off 57 balls. Defending the total, Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a key spell of 1/21 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.25, while Abhishek Sharma finished with 1/22 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by M Pandey and Rinku Singh (KKR 2026), who combined for 104 runs off 83 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rinku Singh 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—Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH 2026) topped the match rankings with 119.0 total points, followed closely by Varun Chakravarthy (110.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rinku Singh.