KKR vs RR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • KKR won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, KKR took on RR on May 30, 2026, 11:46 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: KKR won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 447 runs and 11 wickets fall between RR (221/8 in 20.0 overs) and KKR (226/3 in 18.0 overs).
2. RR Innings Breakdown (221/8)
Batting in the first innings, RR finished on 221/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, RR accumulated 59 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Jos Buttler spearheaded the batting effort with 82 runs off 41 balls (including 8 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 200.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Steve Smith, who contributed 67 runs off 45 deliveries, while Sanju Samson added 36 (13b). With the ball in the first innings, Pat Cummins led the bowling figures with 5/28 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Andre Rusell (2/56 in 4.0 overs).
3. KKR Chase & Second Innings Summary (226/3)
Pursuing a target of 222 runs for victory, KKR recorded 226/3 in 18.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.56 runs per over. Shreyas Iyer anchored the chase for KKR with 102 runs from 51 balls (10 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Sunil Narine who chipped in with 72 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Jofra Archer delivered a key spell of 2/31 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.75, while Shane Watson finished with 1/40 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Steve Smith and Jos Buttler (RR), who combined for 145 runs off 84 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Nitish Rana 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—Pat Cummins (KKR) topped the match rankings with 153.0 total points, followed closely by Shreyas Iyer (149.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shreyas Iyer.