Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajastan Royals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • Rajastan Royals won the match by 21 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Ipl, Kolkata Knight Riders took on Rajastan Royals on May 25, 2026, 01:23 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rajastan Royals won the match by 21 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 63 runs and 6 wickets fall between Rajastan Royals (42/3 in 6.4 overs) and Kolkata Knight Riders (21/3 in 3.2 overs).
2. Rajastan Royals Innings Breakdown (42/3)
Batting in the first innings, Rajastan Royals finished on 42/3 from 6.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rajastan Royals accumulated 34 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Vaibhav Suryavanshi spearheaded the batting effort with 22 runs off 14 balls (including 0 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 157.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Jaiswal, who contributed 17 runs off 18 deliveries, while Jurrel added 2 (4b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ankul Roy led the bowling figures with 2/12 in 1.4 overs (economy 7.20), assisted by Varun Chakravarthi (1/12 in 2.0 overs).
3. Kolkata Knight Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (21/3)
Pursuing a target of 43 runs for victory, Kolkata Knight Riders recorded 21/3 in 3.2 overs at a scoring rate of 6.30 runs per over. Rinku Singh anchored the chase for Kolkata Knight Riders with 14 runs from 10 balls (0 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 140.0), alongside Fin Allen who chipped in with 4 off 5 balls. Defending the total, Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a key spell of 1/0 across 0.2 overs at an economy rate of 0.00, while Adam Zampa finished with 1/1 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Jaiswal (Rajastan Royals), who combined for 29 runs off 21 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jaiswal 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—Ankul Roy (Kolkata Knight Riders) topped the match rankings with 76.0 total points, followed closely by Vaibhav Suryavanshi (69.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Vaibhav Suryavanshi.