Series #1768026455762
01/03/2026 - 02:40 PM
KO

Kolkata Knight Riders

157/520.0 Overs
VS
RA

Rajasthan Royals

158/316.0 Overs

Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 7 wicket.

Man of the MatchSunil Narine

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Rajasthan Royals Inning

157/520.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
Y
Yashasvi Jaiswal
b Harshit Rana 01000.0
D
Dhruv Jurel
lbw Pathirana 230066.7
R
Riyan Parag
b Sunil Narine584712123.4
S
Sam Curran
c Angkrish Raghuvanshi b Pathirana 4210200.0
R
Ravindra Jadeja
c Vaibhav Arora b Pathirana 571071.4
S
Shimron Hetmayer Striker
not out725280138.5
J
Jofra Archer
not out16811200.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total157/5 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
H
Harshit Rana
4.002516.25
P
Pathirana
4.002937.25
V
Vaibhav Arora
2.001708.50
V
Varun Chakravarthy
2.001507.50
S
Sunil Narine
4.002716.75
R
Roman Powell
2.0021010.50
R
Ramandeep Singh
2.0023011.50
Fielding Highlights
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
1 C
Vaibhav Arora
1 C

Partnerships

Jofra Archer & Shimron Hetmayer
Jofra Archer 16 · Shimron Hetmayer 18
34 (17b)
Riyan Parag & Dhruv Jurel
Riyan Parag 4 · Dhruv Jurel 2
6 (7b)
Shimron Hetmayer & Riyan Parag
Shimron Hetmayer 54 · Riyan Parag 51
105 (82b)
Ravindra Jadeja & Riyan Parag
Ravindra Jadeja 5 · Riyan Parag 3
8 (11b)
Sam Curran & Riyan Parag
Sam Curran 4 · Riyan Parag 0
4 (2b)
Yashasvi Jaiswal & Dhruv Jurel
Yashasvi Jaiswal 0 · Dhruv Jurel 0
0 (1b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Harshit Rana
12 Runs
1
2
2
1
6
0
Over 19Roman Powell
14 Runs
4
4
2
1
2
1
Over 18Sunil Narine
1 Wkt8 Runs
W
1
1
4
1
1
Over 17Ramandeep Singh
15 Runs
1
2
4
1
6
1
Over 16Sunil Narine
9 Runs
1
2
1
0
1
4
Over 15Ramandeep Singh
8 Runs
0
4
1
1
1
1
Over 14Pathirana
8 Runs
2
1
2
1
1
1
Over 13Vaibhav Arora
9 Runs
1
1
4
0
2
1
Over 12Sunil Narine
7 Runs
0
1
1
1
4
0
Over 11Roman Powell
7 Runs
2
1
1
1
1
1
Over 10Varun Chakravarthy
8 Runs
4
1
1
0
1
1
Over 9Sunil Narine
3 Runs
1
1
0
0
0
1
Over 8Varun Chakravarthy
7 Runs
1
1
1
2
1
1
Over 7Vaibhav Arora
8 Runs
1
0
4
1
1
1
Over 6Pathirana
11 Runs
6
1
1
1
2
0
Over 5Harshit Rana
3 Runs
0
1
1
1
0
0
Over 4Pathirana
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
1
W
1
1
0
Over 3Harshit Rana
5 Runs
1
0
4
0
0
0
Over 2Pathirana
2 Wkt7 Runs
1
W
4
W
1
1
Over 1Harshit Rana
1 Wkt5 Runs
W
1
1
1
1
1

Kolkata Knight Riders Inning

158/316.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Sunil Narine
c Angkrish Raghuvanshi b Tushar Deshpande522743192.6
A
Ajinkya Rahane
b Tushar Deshpande201510133.3
R
Rachin Ravindra
not out724642156.5
A
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
c Ravi Bishnoi b Jofra Archer 120050.0
R
Rinku Singh Striker
not out13601216.7
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total158/3 (16.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
Jofra Archer
3.002518.33
N
Nandre Burger
2.001909.50
T
Tushar Deshpande
3.002227.33
K
Kuldeep Sen
4.003909.75
R
Ravi Bishnoi
1.0016016.00
R
Ravindra Jadeja
2.0022011.00
S
Sam Curran
1.0015015.00
Fielding Highlights
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
1 C
Ravi Bishnoi
1 C

Partnerships

Sunil Narine & Ajinkya Rahane
Sunil Narine 18 · Ajinkya Rahane 20
38 (24b)
Sunil Narine & Rachin Ravindra
Sunil Narine 34 · Rachin Ravindra 39
73 (48b)
Rinku Singh & Rachin Ravindra
Rinku Singh 13 · Rachin Ravindra 26
39 (17b)
Rachin Ravindra & Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Rachin Ravindra 7 · Angkrish Raghuvanshi 1
8 (7b)
Match Timeline17 Overs
Over 17Jofra Archer
0 Runs
Over 16Kuldeep Sen
20 Runs
4
0
2
2
6
6
Over 15Ravindra Jadeja
12 Runs
2
1
2
0
1
6
Over 14Jofra Archer
1 Wkt7 Runs
W
2
1
2
1
1
Over 13Kuldeep Sen
8 Runs
1
1
2
2
2
0
Over 12Tushar Deshpande
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
1
0
1
1
W
Over 11Sam Curran
15 Runs
1
4
2
4
3
1
Over 10Ravindra Jadeja
10 Runs
1
2
4
2
1
0
Over 9Kuldeep Sen
6 Runs
0
0
2
2
1
1
Over 8Ravi Bishnoi
16 Runs
6
1
1
6
1
1
Over 7Nandre Burger
8 Runs
4
1
1
0
1
1
Over 6Tushar Deshpande
10 Runs
1
2
2
2
2
1
Over 5Kuldeep Sen
5 Runs
1
4
0
0
0
0
Over 4Tushar Deshpande
1 Wkt9 Runs
1
0
4
2
2
W
Over 3Jofra Archer
10 Runs
0
1
0
4
4
1
Over 2Nandre Burger
11 Runs
2
0
2
1
6
0
Over 1Jofra Archer
8 Runs
1
1
1
2
2
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Tournament Series #1768026455762 • Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 7 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 315 runs & 8 wickets
Rajasthan Royals Top Batter: Shimron Hetmayer — 72 (52b, 8x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Pathirana — 3/29 (4.0 ov)
Kolkata Knight Riders Top Batter: Rachin Ravindra — 72 (46b, 4x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Tushar Deshpande — 2/22 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Shimron Hetmayer & Riyan Parag — 105 runs (82b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders ) — 140.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Tournament Series #1768026455762, Kolkata Knight Riders took on Rajasthan Royals on Feb 28, 2026, 06:36 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 315 runs and 8 wickets fall between Rajasthan Royals (157/5 in 20.0 overs) and Kolkata Knight Riders (158/3 in 16.0 overs).

2. Rajasthan Royals Innings Breakdown (157/5)

Batting in the first innings, Rajasthan Royals finished on 157/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rajasthan Royals accumulated 34 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Shimron Hetmayer spearheaded the batting effort with 72 runs off 52 balls (including 8 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 138.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Riyan Parag , who contributed 58 runs off 47 deliveries, while Jofra Archer added 16 (8b). With the ball in the first innings, Pathirana led the bowling figures with 3/29 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.25), assisted by Harshit Rana (1/25 in 4.0 overs).

3. Kolkata Knight Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (158/3)

Pursuing a target of 158 runs for victory, Kolkata Knight Riders recorded 158/3 in 16.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.88 runs per over. Rachin Ravindra anchored the chase for Kolkata Knight Riders with 72 runs from 46 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 156.5), alongside Sunil Narine who chipped in with 52 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Tushar Deshpande delivered a key spell of 2/22 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.33, while Jofra Archer finished with 1/25 (3.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shimron Hetmayer and Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals ), who combined for 105 runs off 82 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi 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—Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders ) topped the match rankings with 140.0 total points, followed closely by Rachin Ravindra (108.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sunil Narine.