Cheenai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Cheenai Super Kings took on Kolkata Knight Riders on Apr 12, 2026, 07:33 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 385 runs and 13 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Riders (192/9 in 20.0 overs) and Cheenai Super Kings (193/4 in 19.0 overs).
2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (192/9)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 192/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 59 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Angkrish Raghuvanshi spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 35 balls (including 5 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 145.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Finn Allen, who contributed 26 runs off 13 deliveries, while Cameron Green added 21 (16b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 1, byes: 1, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Jamie Overton led the bowling figures with 3/36 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Anshul Kamboj (3/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. Cheenai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (193/4)
Pursuing a target of 193 runs for victory, Cheenai Super Kings recorded 193/4 in 19.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.16 runs per over. Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the chase for Cheenai Super Kings with 52 runs from 35 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 148.6), alongside Ayush Mahatre who chipped in with 45 off 29 balls. Defending the total, Kartik Tyagi delivered a key spell of 2/42 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.50, while Sunil Naraine finished with 1/24 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Cheenai Super Kings), who combined for 68 runs off 38 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with MS DHONI 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—Jamie Overton (Cheenai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 87.0 total points, followed closely by Anshul Kamboj (87.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruturaj Gaikwad.