Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tata IPL 2026 • Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 147 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tata IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders took on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Jun 21, 2026, 12:45 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 147 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 425 runs and 17 wickets fall between Sunrisers Hyderabad (286/7 in 20.0 overs) and Kolkata Knight Riders (139/10 in 11.1 overs).
2. Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings Breakdown (286/7)
Batting in the first innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad finished on 286/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad accumulated 96 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Klassen spearheaded the batting effort with 113 runs off 41 balls (including 3 fours and 14 sixes at a strike rate of 275.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Abhishek, who contributed 65 runs off 29 deliveries, while Head added 43 (14b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 2, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ramandeep led the bowling figures with 6/73 in 5.0 overs (economy 14.60), assisted by Varun (1/0 in 1.0 overs).
3. Kolkata Knight Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (139/10)
Pursuing a target of 287 runs for victory, Kolkata Knight Riders recorded 139/10 in 11.1 overs at a scoring rate of 12.45 runs per over. Green anchored the chase for Kolkata Knight Riders with 57 runs from 18 balls (0 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 316.7), alongside Raghuvanshi who chipped in with 21 off 10 balls. Defending the total, Reddy delivered a key spell of 4/46 across 3.1 overs at an economy rate of 14.53, while Abhishek finished with 2/82 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Aniket and Klassen (Sunrisers Hyderabad ), who combined for 83 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Allen 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—Ramandeep (Kolkata Knight Riders) topped the match rankings with 185.0 total points, followed closely by Abhishek (164.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Klassen.