Series #1774249632811
27/03/2026 - 10:25 AM
KO

Kolkata Night Riders

48/36.0 Overs
VS
PU

Punjab Kings

31/26.0 Overs

Kolkata Night Riders won the match by 17 run

Man of the MatchManish

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Kolkata Night Riders Inning

48/36.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
N
Narendra
b Shiva 03000.0
M
Manish
b Deepak 201340153.8
K
Kamal
b Deepak 590055.6
S
Sushil Striker
not out10910111.1
P
Pankaj
not out4200200.0
Extras9 (wd 9, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total48/3 (6.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Shiva
3.001816.00
D
Deepak
3.0030210.00

Partnerships

Kamal & Manish
Kamal 2 · Manish 20
22 (18b)
Narendra & Manish
Narendra 0 · Manish 0
0 (3b)
Pankaj & Sushil
Pankaj 4 · Sushil 0
4 (2b)
Sushil & Kamal
Sushil 10 · Kamal 3
13 (13b)
Match Timeline6 Overs
Over 6Deepak
1 Wkt11 Runs
4
0
Wd
1
W
2
Wd
2
Over 5Shiva
6 Runs
1
0
1
1
2
1
Over 4Deepak
1 Wkt7 Runs
0
0
W
Wd
Wd
Wd
Wd
Wd
1
1
0
Over 3Shiva
11 Runs
4
0
1
1
4
1
Over 2Deepak
12 Runs
Wd
1
1
4
4
0
1
Over 1Shiva
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
0
W
Wd
0
0
0

Punjab Kings Inning

31/26.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Shiva
b Sushil 6610100.0
D
Deepak
b Manish02000.0
V
Vinod PanwarStriker
not out191830105.6
G
Ganga Ram
not out010000.0
Extras6 (wd 6, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total31/2 (6.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Manish
2.001115.50
S
Sushil
3.001816.00
K
Kamal
1.00202.00

Partnerships

Vinod Panwar & Shiva
Vinod Panwar 15 · Shiva 5
20 (16b)
Shiva & Deepak
Shiva 1 · Deepak 0
1 (4b)
Ganga Ram & Vinod Panwar
Ganga Ram 0 · Vinod Panwar 4
4 (16b)
Match Timeline6 Overs
Over 6Kamal
2 Runs
Wd
Wd
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 5Sushil
4 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
0
Over 4Sushil
1 Wkt4 Runs
4
W
0
0
0
0
Over 3Manish
8 Runs
4
0
4
0
0
0
Over 2Sushil
10 Runs
Wd
2
2
1
1
Wd
Wd
1
0
Over 1Manish
1 Wkt3 Runs
Wd
0
1
0
W
0
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

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

Tournament Series #1774249632811 • Kolkata Night Riders won the match by 17 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 79 runs & 5 wickets
Kolkata Night Riders Top Batter: Manish — 20 (13b, 4x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Deepak — 2/30 (3.0 ov)
Punjab Kings Top Batter: Vinod Panwar — 19 (18b, 3x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Manish — 1/11 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Kamal & Manish — 22 runs (18b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Manish (Kolkata Night Riders) — 92.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 6-over encounter of Tournament Series #1774249632811, Kolkata Night Riders took on Punjab Kings on Mar 26, 2026, 07:06 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Kolkata Night Riders won the match by 17 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 79 runs and 5 wickets fall between Kolkata Night Riders (48/3 in 6.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (31/2 in 6.0 overs).

2. Kolkata Night Riders Innings Breakdown (48/3)

Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Night Riders finished on 48/3 from 6.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Night Riders accumulated 48 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Manish spearheaded the batting effort with 20 runs off 13 balls (including 4 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 153.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Sushil , who contributed 10 runs off 9 deliveries, while Kamal added 5 (9b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Deepak led the bowling figures with 2/30 in 3.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Shiva (1/18 in 3.0 overs).

3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (31/2)

Pursuing a target of 49 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 31/2 in 6.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.17 runs per over. Vinod Panwar anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 19 runs from 18 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 105.6), alongside Shiva who chipped in with 6 off 6 balls. Defending the total, Manish delivered a key spell of 1/11 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while Sushil finished with 1/18 (3.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kamal and Manish (Kolkata Night Riders), who combined for 22 runs off 18 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Manish (Kolkata Night Riders) topped the match rankings with 92.0 total points, followed closely by Sushil (64.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Manish.