Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Chennai Super Kings took on Kolkata Knight Riders on May 11, 2026, 08:25 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 493 runs and 10 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Riders (246/7 in 20.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (247/3 in 16.0 overs).
2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (246/7)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 246/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 71 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Rinku Singh spearheaded the batting effort with 75 runs off 30 balls (including 9 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 250.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Ajiinkya Rahane , who contributed 60 runs off 37 deliveries, while Sunil Narine added 41 (15b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Noor Ahmed led the bowling figures with 2/40 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Prashant Veer (2/50 in 4.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (247/3)
Pursuing a target of 247 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 247/3 in 16.0 overs at a scoring rate of 15.44 runs per over. Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 85 runs from 43 balls (7 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 197.7), alongside Ayush Mahtre who chipped in with 79 off 28 balls. Defending the total, Muzarbani delivered a key spell of 1/26 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 13.00, while Varun Chakravarty finished with 1/52 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ayush Mahtre and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings), who combined for 132 runs off 55 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, 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—Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 129.0 total points, followed closely by Ayush Mahtre (123.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruturaj Gaikwad .