Knight Riders vs Challengers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WWE Champions league Season 5 • Knight Riders won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of WWE Champions league Season 5, Knight Riders took on Challengers on May 25, 2026, 09:00 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Knight Riders won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 250 runs and 16 wickets fall between Knight Riders (126/7 in 10.0 overs) and Challengers (124/9 in 10.0 overs).
2. Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (126/7)
Batting in the first innings, Knight Riders finished on 126/7 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Knight Riders accumulated 81 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Hunter spearheaded the batting effort with 58 runs off 18 balls (including 6 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 322.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Scott, who contributed 23 runs off 13 deliveries, while Montez Ford added 18 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, Cody Rhodes led the bowling figures with 2/23 in 2.0 overs (economy 11.50), assisted by Nakamura (2/25 in 2.0 overs).
3. Challengers Chase & Second Innings Summary (124/9)
Pursuing a target of 127 runs for victory, Challengers recorded 124/9 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.40 runs per over. Logan Paul anchored the chase for Challengers with 32 runs from 13 balls (2 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 246.2), alongside Cody Rhodes who chipped in with 16 off 6 balls. Defending the total, Austin Theory delivered a key spell of 2/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Scott finished with 2/21 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rusev and Hunter (Knight Riders), who combined for 37 runs off 17 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Alexander 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—Scott (Knight Riders) topped the match rankings with 104.0 total points, followed closely by Logan Paul (100.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Hunter.