Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Kolkata Knight Riders took on Chennai Super Kings on May 23, 2026, 09:10 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 518 runs and 13 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (258/7 in 20.0 overs) and Kolkata Knight Riders (260/6 in 17.3 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (258/7)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 258/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 59 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 103 runs off 49 balls (including 11 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 210.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Urvil Patel, who contributed 50 runs off 22 deliveries, while Sanju Samson added 27 (17b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Karthik Tyagi led the bowling figures with 3/48 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Rachin Ravindra (1/11 in 1.0 overs).
3. Kolkata Knight Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (260/6)
Pursuing a target of 259 runs for victory, Kolkata Knight Riders recorded 260/6 in 17.3 overs at a scoring rate of 14.86 runs per over. Rachin Ravindra anchored the chase for Kolkata Knight Riders with 67 runs from 30 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 223.3), alongside Finn Allen who chipped in with 61 off 32 balls. Defending the total, Matt Henry delivered a key spell of 3/45 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.25, while Anshul Kamboj finished with 2/61 (4.3 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra (Kolkata Knight Riders), who combined for 124 runs off 60 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Rowman Powell 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—Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 149.0 total points, followed closely by Rachin Ravindra (143.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rachin Ravindra.