Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Mspl • Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 26 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Mspl, Chennai Super Kings took on Kolkata Knight Riders on May 27, 2026, 06:34 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 26 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 294 runs and 18 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Riders (160/9 in 20.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (134/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (160/9)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 160/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Ajinkya Rahane spearheaded the batting effort with 32 runs off 26 balls (including 2 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 123.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Sunil Naraiane, who contributed 29 runs off 27 deliveries, while Harshit Ranad added 20 (12b). The bowling side conceded 17 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 5). With the ball in the first innings, Anshul Kamboj led the bowling figures with 3/23 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.75), assisted by Jamie Overton (3/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (134/9)
Pursuing a target of 161 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 134/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.70 runs per over. Urvil Patel anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 31 runs from 27 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 114.8), alongside Jamie Overton who chipped in with 23 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Sunil Naraiane delivered a key spell of 3/19 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.75, while M. Pathirana finished with 2/28 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Cameron Green and Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders), who combined for 38 runs off 22 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Finn Allen 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 Naraiane (Kolkata Knight Riders) topped the match rankings with 175.0 total points, followed closely by Jamie Overton (153.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sunil Naraiane.