Kolkata Knight Ridears vs ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1773332709590 • ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU won the match by 19 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tournament Series #1773332709590, Kolkata Knight Ridears took on ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU on Apr 22, 2026, 04:41 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU won the match by 19 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 429 runs and 14 wickets fall between ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU (224/4 in 20.0 overs) and Kolkata Knight Ridears (205/10 in 19.3 overs).
2. ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU Innings Breakdown (224/4)
Batting in the first innings, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU finished on 224/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU accumulated 65 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Phil Salt spearheaded the batting effort with 60 runs off 30 balls (including 6 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 200.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Rajat Patidar, who contributed 57 runs off 27 deliveries, while D.padikal added 39 (24b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, V.chakaravarti led the bowling figures with 1/38 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.50), assisted by V.arora (1/43 in 4.0 overs).
3. Kolkata Knight Ridears Chase & Second Innings Summary (205/10)
Pursuing a target of 225 runs for victory, Kolkata Knight Ridears recorded 205/10 in 19.3 overs at a scoring rate of 10.51 runs per over. A.raguwanshi anchored the chase for Kolkata Knight Ridears with 38 runs from 26 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 146.2), alongside C.green who chipped in with 37 off 22 balls. Defending the total, B.kumar delivered a key spell of 3/46 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.50, while Joshhazelwood finished with 3/44 (3.3 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 83 runs off 49 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with A.rahane 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—Phil Salt (ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU) topped the match rankings with 99.0 total points, followed closely by Rajat Patidar (95.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rajat Patidar.