LSG vs KKR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • KKR won the match by 54 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, LSG took on KKR on Jun 6, 2026, 06:19 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: KKR won the match by 54 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 582 runs and 9 wickets fall between KKR (318/4 in 20.0 overs) and LSG (264/5 in 20.0 overs).
2. KKR Innings Breakdown (318/4)
Batting in the first innings, KKR finished on 318/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 15.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, KKR accumulated 116 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Sunil Narine spearheaded the batting effort with 109 runs off 30 balls (including 9 fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 363.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Andre Rusell , who contributed 96 runs off 30 deliveries, while Rinku Singh added 48 (18b). With the ball in the first innings, Ravi Bishnoi led the bowling figures with 3/45 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.25), assisted by Mayank Yadav (1/25 in 4.0 overs).
3. LSG Chase & Second Innings Summary (264/5)
Pursuing a target of 319 runs for victory, LSG recorded 264/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 13.20 runs per over. Nicholas Pooran anchored the chase for LSG with 102 runs from 45 balls (11 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 226.7), alongside Quinton De Kock who chipped in with 73 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Sunil Narine delivered a key spell of 2/27 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.75, while Pat Cummins finished with 2/28 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Quinton De Kock and Aidan Markram (LSG), who combined for 120 runs off 37 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with NITISH RANA 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 (KKR) topped the match rankings with 236.0 total points, followed closely by Andre Rusell (159.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sunil Narine.