Kolkata Night Riders vs Mumbai Indians — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1774249632811 • Mumbai Indians won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 6-over encounter of Tournament Series #1774249632811, Kolkata Night Riders took on Mumbai Indians on Mar 26, 2026, 04:17 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Mumbai Indians won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 47 runs and 7 wickets fall between Kolkata Night Riders (23/6 in 6.0 overs) and Mumbai Indians (24/1 in 4.4 overs).
2. Kolkata Night Riders Innings Breakdown (23/6)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Night Riders finished on 23/6 from 6.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.83 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Night Riders accumulated 23 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Manish spearheaded the batting effort with 6 runs off 6 balls (including 1 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 100.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Kamal, who contributed 5 runs off 7 deliveries, while Narendra added 5 (9b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Himanshu led the bowling figures with 3/15 in 3.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Ajay (2/8 in 3.0 overs).
3. Mumbai Indians Chase & Second Innings Summary (24/1)
Pursuing a target of 24 runs for victory, Mumbai Indians recorded 24/1 in 4.4 overs at a scoring rate of 5.14 runs per over. Nagar anchored the chase for Mumbai Indians with 8 runs from 8 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 100.0), alongside Lokesh who chipped in with 6 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Sushil delivered a key spell of 1/18 across 2.4 overs at an economy rate of 6.75, while Manish finished with 0/3 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sushil and Manish (Kolkata Night Riders), who combined for 10 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Ajay 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—Himanshu (Mumbai Indians) topped the match rankings with 109.0 total points, followed closely by Ajay (83.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Himanshu .