Cheenai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2027 • Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 13 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2027, Cheenai Super Kings took on Kolkata Knight Riders on May 28, 2026, 05:37 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 13 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 455 runs and 12 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Riders (234/5 in 20.0 overs) and Cheenai Super Kings (221/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (234/5)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 234/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 76 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Finn Allen spearheaded the batting effort with 57 runs off 28 balls (including 7 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 203.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Cameron Green, who contributed 55 runs off 27 deliveries, while Sunil Naraine added 54 (31b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 2, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Jamie Overton led the bowling figures with 2/41 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.25), assisted by Akeil Hosain (1/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. Cheenai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (221/7)
Pursuing a target of 235 runs for victory, Cheenai Super Kings recorded 221/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.05 runs per over. Dewald Brewis anchored the chase for Cheenai Super Kings with 63 runs from 30 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 210.0), alongside Shivam Dube who chipped in with 61 off 37 balls. Defending the total, Kartik Tyagi delivered a key spell of 2/37 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.25, while Harshit Rana finished with 2/37 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shivam Dube and Dewald Brewis (Cheenai Super Kings), who combined for 111 runs off 59 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Dewald Brewis 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—Sunil Naraine (Kolkata Knight Riders) topped the match rankings with 101.0 total points, followed closely by Dewald Brewis (100.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Finn Allen.