Series #1776643515874
20/04/2026 - 10:26 AM
KO

Kolkata Knight Riders

25/23.4 Overs
VS
PU

Punjab Kings

0/00.0 Overs

Match Ended due to Rain

Man of the Match-

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Kolkata Knight Riders Inning

25/23.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
C
CraigStriker
not out8610133.3
J
JP
c Jared b Julius671085.7
B
Barry
c Jared b Julius4210200.0
B
Boris
not out7700100.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total25/2 (3.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
Julius
1.40925.40
P
Phillip
2.001608.00
Fielding Highlights
JARED
2 C

Partnerships

Craig & JP
Craig 6 · JP 6
12 (10b)
Barry & Craig
Barry 4 · Craig 0
4 (2b)
Craig & Boris
Craig 2 · Boris 7
9 (10b)
Match Timeline4 Overs
Over 4Julius
5 Runs
0
0
5
0
Over 3Phillip
4 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
1
Over 2Julius
2 Wkt4 Runs
0
0
0
W
4
W
Over 1Phillip
12 Runs
1
1
4
1
4
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

IPL 2026 • Match Ended due to Rain

Key Match Highlights

Kolkata Knight Riders Top Batter: Craig — 8 (6b, 1x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Julius — 2/9 (1.4 ov)
Best Partnership: Craig & JP — 12 runs (10b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Julius (Punjab Kings) — 68.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders took on Punjab Kings on Apr 20, 2026, 02:24 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Match Ended due to Rain. Kolkata Knight Riders posted 25/2 in 3.4 overs at a run rate of 6.82 runs per over.

2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (25/2)

Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 25/2 from 3.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.82 runs per over. During the opening 4 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 25 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Craig spearheaded the batting effort with 8 runs off 6 balls (including 1 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 133.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Boris, who contributed 7 runs off 7 deliveries, while JP added 6 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, Julius led the bowling figures with 2/9 in 1.4 overs (economy 5.40), assisted by Phillip (0/16 in 2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Craig and JP (Kolkata Knight Riders), who combined for 12 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with JARED 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—Julius (Punjab Kings) topped the match rankings with 68.0 total points, followed closely by Craig (9.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to -.