DC vs KKR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • KKR won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, DC took on KKR on May 14, 2026, 04:13 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: KKR won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 289 runs and 10 wickets fall between DC (142/8 in 20.0 overs) and KKR (147/2 in 14.2 overs).
2. DC Innings Breakdown (142/8)
Batting in the first innings, DC finished on 142/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, DC accumulated 55 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Pathum Nissanka spearheaded the batting effort with 50 runs off 29 balls (including 5 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 172.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Ashutosh Sharma , who contributed 39 runs off 28 deliveries, while KL Rahul added 23 (14b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Kartik Tyagi led the bowling figures with 2/25 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.25), assisted by Anukul Roy (2/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. KKR Chase & Second Innings Summary (147/2)
Pursuing a target of 143 runs for victory, KKR recorded 147/2 in 14.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.26 runs per over. Finn Allen anchored the chase for KKR with 100 runs from 47 balls (5 fours, 10 sixes, strike rate 212.8), alongside Cameron Green who chipped in with 33 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Axar Patel delivered a key spell of 1/27 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.75, while Lungi Ngidi finished with 0/7 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Cameron Green and Finn Allen (KKR), who combined for 116 runs off 64 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 2 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi 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—Finn Allen (KKR) topped the match rankings with 145.0 total points, followed closely by Cameron Green (114.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Finn Allen.