Kolkata Knight Riders vs Odisha Super Gaints — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Children Premier League 2026 • Odisha Super Gaints won the match by 2 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Children Premier League 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders took on Odisha Super Gaints on Jan 28, 2026, 04:49 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Odisha Super Gaints won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 253 runs and 15 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Riders (126/7 in 10.0 overs) and Odisha Super Gaints (127/8 in 10.0 overs).
2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (126/7)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 126/7 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 78 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Deekshit spearheaded the batting effort with 44 runs off 20 balls (including 0 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 220.0). Valuable middle-order support came from N.Tarun, who contributed 40 runs off 19 deliveries, while Manju added 25 (5b). With the ball in the first innings, Varun led the bowling figures with 3/19 in 2.0 overs (economy 9.50), assisted by Sunil (2/28 in 2.0 overs).
3. Odisha Super Gaints Chase & Second Innings Summary (127/8)
Pursuing a target of 127 runs for victory, Odisha Super Gaints recorded 127/8 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.70 runs per over. Sunil anchored the chase for Odisha Super Gaints with 25 runs from 7 balls (1 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 357.1), alongside Buji who chipped in with 25 off 14 balls. Defending the total, S.Farhan delivered a key spell of 2/15 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while B.S.Aryan finished with 2/26 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Deekshit and N.Tarun (Kolkata Knight Riders ), who combined for 78 runs off 36 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Samarth 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 (Odisha Super Gaints ) topped the match rankings with 101.0 total points, followed closely by Sunil (91.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Varun .