Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl U19 • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl U19, Chennai Super Kings took on Kolkata Knight Riders on Apr 24, 2026, 07:33 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 479 runs and 13 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Riders (239/7 in 20.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (240/6 in 19.5 overs).
2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (239/7)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 239/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 69 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Krish Gupta spearheaded the batting effort with 100 runs off 55 balls (including 7 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 181.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Ruan James , who contributed 51 runs off 19 deliveries, while Dann Hassin Mecouhers added 38 (17b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Hsit Rakshit led the bowling figures with 2/41 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.25), assisted by Varun Akelan (2/71 in 4.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (240/6)
Pursuing a target of 240 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 240/6 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 12.10 runs per over. Patheesh Mathiran anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 100 runs from 49 balls (8 fours, 10 sixes, strike rate 204.1), alongside Abhinundun Sharma who chipped in with 61 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Wanidu Shanaka delivered a key spell of 2/32 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.67, while Krish Gupta finished with 2/41 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Abhinundun Sharma and Patheesh Mathiran (Chennai Super Kings), who combined for 101 runs off 59 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 2 stumpings, with Varun Akelan 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—Krish Gupta (Kolkata Knight Riders) topped the match rankings with 248.0 total points, followed closely by Patheesh Mathiran (216.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Patheesh Mathiran .