CSK vs Kkr — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • CSK won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, CSK took on Kkr on May 31, 2026, 01:59 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: CSK won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 321 runs and 17 wickets fall between Kkr (160/8 in 20.0 overs) and CSK (161/9 in 15.4 overs).
2. Kkr Innings Breakdown (160/8)
Batting in the first innings, Kkr finished on 160/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kkr accumulated 48 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 73 runs off 50 balls (including 7 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 146.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Kunal Singh Rathore, who contributed 25 runs off 20 deliveries, while Swastik Chikkara added 23 (14b). With the ball in the first innings, Mayank Yadav led the bowling figures with 3/21 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.25), assisted by Sam Curran (3/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. CSK Chase & Second Innings Summary (161/9)
Pursuing a target of 161 runs for victory, CSK recorded 161/9 in 15.4 overs at a scoring rate of 10.28 runs per over. Sanju Samson anchored the chase for CSK with 52 runs from 27 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 192.6), alongside Sameer Rizvi who chipped in with 51 off 19 balls. Defending the total, Varun Chakvarthy delivered a key spell of 4/15 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Harshit Rana finished with 3/54 (3.4 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Swastik Chikkara (Kkr), who combined for 50 runs off 33 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Prince Yadav 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—Varun Chakvarthy (Kkr) topped the match rankings with 147.0 total points, followed closely by Mayank Yadav (136.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.