Series #1779454435683
26/05/2026 - 05:47 PM
PU

Punjab Kings

69/38.0 Overs
VS
KO

Kolkata Knight Riders

70/16.5 Overs

Punjab Kings won the match by 2 wicket.

Man of the MatchChris Gayle

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Kolkata Knight Riders Inning

69/38.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
Andre Russel
lbw Chahal251922131.6
F
Fin Allen
c Shreyas Iyer b Chris Gayle251413178.6
A
Ajinkya RahaneStriker
not out8110072.7
R
Rinku Singh
c Chahal b Chahal7501140.0
N
No
not out00000.0
Extras4 (wd 3, nb 1, b 0, lb 0)
Total69/3 (8.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
C
Chris Gayle
2.001417.00
A
Arshadeep Singh
3.0032010.67
C
Chahal
2.0020210.00
Y
Yash Thakur
1.00303.00
Fielding Highlights
Shreyas Iyer
1 C
Chahal
1 C

Partnerships

Andre Russel & Fin Allen
Andre Russel 11 · Fin Allen 25
36 (19b)
Ajinkya Rahane & Andre Russel
Ajinkya Rahane 7 · Andre Russel 14
21 (24b)
Rinku Singh & Ajinkya Rahane
Rinku Singh 7 · Ajinkya Rahane 1
8 (5b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9Chris Gayle
0 Runs
Over 8Chahal
2 Wkt9 Runs
W
1
1
6
NB
0
W
Over 7Yash Thakur
3 Runs
1
0
Wd
0
1
0
0
Over 6Chris Gayle
11 Runs
1
6
0
0
4
0
Over 5Arshadeep Singh
7 Runs
1
Wd
1
1
Wd
1
1
0
Over 4Chris Gayle
1 Wkt3 Runs
W
1
0
1
0
1
Over 3Arshadeep Singh
11 Runs
0
6
4
0
1
0
Over 2Chahal
11 Runs
0
0
1
0
4
6
Over 1Arshadeep Singh
14 Runs
1
6
6
0
0
1

Punjab Kings Inning

70/16.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
C
Chris Gayle
c Sunil Nariene b Ankul Roy201212166.7
S
Shreyas IyerStriker
not out141002140.0
N
Nicolas Pooran
not out271903142.1
Extras9 (wd 5, nb 0, b 0, lb 4)
Total70/1 (6.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
V
Varun Chakravarthi
1.501407.64
S
Sunil Nariene
3.0030010.00
A
Andre Russel
1.00808.00
A
Ankul Roy
1.0014114.00
Fielding Highlights
Sunil Nariene
1 C

Partnerships

Chris Gayle & Shreyas Iyer
Chris Gayle 20 · Shreyas Iyer 2
26 (16b)
Nicolas Pooran & Shreyas Iyer
Nicolas Pooran 27 · Shreyas Iyer 12
39 (25b)
Match Timeline7 Overs
Over 7Varun Chakravarthi
7 Runs
1
0
0
0
6
Over 6Sunil Nariene
16 Runs
0
6
Wd
2
6
0
1
Over 5Varun Chakravarthi
7 Runs
0
6
0
0
1
0
Over 4Sunil Nariene
5 Runs
Wd
0
2
0
Wd
0
0
1
Over 3Ankul Roy
1 Wkt14 Runs
0
1
6
W
1
6
Over 2Andre Russel
8 Runs
4
Wd
1
0
Wd
1
0
0
Over 1Sunil Nariene
13 Runs
0
2
4
0
6
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Ipl • Punjab Kings won the match by 2 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 139 runs & 4 wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders Top Batter: Fin Allen — 25 (14b, 1x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Chahal — 2/20 (2.0 ov)
Punjab Kings Top Batter: Nicolas Pooran — 27 (19b, 0x4, 3x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Ankul Roy — 1/14 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Nicolas Pooran & Shreyas Iyer — 39 runs (25b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Chris Gayle (Punjab Kings) — 82.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 10-over encounter of Ipl, Punjab Kings took on Kolkata Knight Riders on May 26, 2026, 11:44 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab Kings won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 139 runs and 4 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Riders (69/3 in 8.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (70/1 in 6.5 overs).

2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (69/3)

Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 69/3 from 8.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.63 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 57 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Fin Allen spearheaded the batting effort with 25 runs off 14 balls (including 1 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 178.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Andre Russel, who contributed 25 runs off 19 deliveries, while Ajinkya Rahane added 8 (11b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Chahal led the bowling figures with 2/20 in 2.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Chris Gayle (1/14 in 2.0 overs).

3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (70/1)

Pursuing a target of 70 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 70/1 in 6.5 overs at a scoring rate of 10.24 runs per over. Nicolas Pooran anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 27 runs from 19 balls (0 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 142.1), alongside Chris Gayle who chipped in with 20 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Ankul Roy delivered a key spell of 1/14 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 14.00, while Varun Chakravarthi finished with 0/14 (1.5 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Nicolas Pooran and Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings), who combined for 39 runs off 25 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Shreyas Iyer 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—Chris Gayle (Punjab Kings) topped the match rankings with 82.0 total points, followed closely by Chahal (69.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Chris Gayle.