Kolkata Kning Riders vs Royal Challengers Banglore — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Banglore won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Kolkata Kning Riders took on Royal Challengers Banglore on Apr 28, 2025, 06:54 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Banglore won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 305 runs and 10 wickets fall between Kolkata Kning Riders (150/10 in 16.2 overs) and Royal Challengers Banglore (155/0 in 16.0 overs).
2. Kolkata Kning Riders Innings Breakdown (150/10)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Kning Riders finished on 150/10 from 16.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.18 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Kning Riders accumulated 62 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. A Rahane spearheaded the batting effort with 56 runs off 39 balls (including 4 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 143.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Raman Deep Sing, who contributed 31 runs off 14 deliveries, while A. Raguvansi added 27 (16b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Kunal Pandiya led the bowling figures with 4/32 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by B. Kumar (3/47 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Banglore Chase & Second Innings Summary (155/0)
Pursuing a target of 151 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Banglore recorded 155/0 in 16.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.69 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Banglore with 102 runs from 62 balls (9 fours, 10 sixes, strike rate 164.5), alongside J. Bathel who chipped in with 52 off 34 balls. Defending the total, Sunil Narin delivered a key spell of 0/1 across 2.1 overs at an economy rate of 0.46, while A. Russal finished with 0/2 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by J. Bathel and Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Banglore), who combined for 154 runs off 96 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with JITESH SHARMA 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—Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Banglore) topped the match rankings with 151.0 total points, followed closely by Kunal Pandiya (131.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli.