Mi 2026 vs KKR 2026 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • KKR 2026 won the match by 3 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl, Mi 2026 took on KKR 2026 on Jul 5, 2026, 02:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: KKR 2026 won the match by 3 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 419 runs and 10 wickets fall between KKR 2026 (211/4 in 20.0 overs) and Mi 2026 (208/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. KKR 2026 Innings Breakdown (211/4)
Batting in the first innings, KKR 2026 finished on 211/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.55 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, KKR 2026 accumulated 47 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Rinku Singh spearheaded the batting effort with 61 runs off 21 balls (including 7 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 290.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Ajinkya Rahane, who contributed 52 runs off 24 deliveries, while M Pandey added 52 (34b). With the ball in the first innings, Hardik Pandya led the bowling figures with 2/47 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.75), assisted by Will Jacks (1/44 in 4.0 overs).
3. Mi 2026 Chase & Second Innings Summary (208/6)
Pursuing a target of 212 runs for victory, Mi 2026 recorded 208/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.40 runs per over. Quinn De Kock anchored the chase for Mi 2026 with 97 runs from 44 balls (8 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 220.5), alongside Hardik Pandya who chipped in with 41 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Varun Chakravarthy delivered a key spell of 3/45 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.25, while H Rana finished with 2/49 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by M Pandey and Rinku Singh (KKR 2026), who combined for 73 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with M Pandey 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—Hardik Pandya (Mi 2026 ) topped the match rankings with 155.0 total points, followed closely by Quinn De Kock (143.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to M Pandey.