Kolkata Knight Ridears vs ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Kolkata Knight Ridears took on ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU on Apr 21, 2026, 01:42 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 383 runs and 9 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Ridears (191/9 in 20.0 overs) and ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU (192/0 in 6.0 overs).
2. Kolkata Knight Ridears Innings Breakdown (191/9)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Ridears finished on 191/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.55 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Ridears accumulated 42 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. A.raguwanshi spearheaded the batting effort with 84 runs off 49 balls (including 9 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 171.4). Valuable middle-order support came from A.rahane, who contributed 27 runs off 22 deliveries, while S.narian added 19 (7b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, B.kumar led the bowling figures with 4/26 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by Joshhazelwood (2/40 in 4.0 overs).
3. ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU Chase & Second Innings Summary (192/0)
Pursuing a target of 192 runs for victory, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU recorded 192/0 in 6.0 overs at a scoring rate of 32.00 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU with 100 runs from 18 balls (1 fours, 16 sixes, strike rate 555.6), alongside Phil Salt who chipped in with 92 off 18 balls. Defending the total, V.arora delivered a key spell of 0/17 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 17.00, while Kartik Tyagi finished with 0/103 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Phil Salt and Virat Kohli (ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU), who combined for 192 runs off 36 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with JITESH SHARMA 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—Virat Kohli (ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU) topped the match rankings with 147.0 total points, followed closely by B.kumar (139.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Phil Salt.