Lucknow Super Jiants vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Lucknow Super Jiants won the match by 10 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Lucknow Super Jiants took on Kolkata Knight Riders on Apr 26, 2026, 08:01 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Lucknow Super Jiants won the match by 10 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 504 runs and 14 wickets fall between Lucknow Super Jiants (257/4 in 20.0 overs) and Kolkata Knight Riders (247/10 in 20.0 overs).
2. Lucknow Super Jiants Innings Breakdown (257/4)
Batting in the first innings, Lucknow Super Jiants finished on 257/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Lucknow Super Jiants accumulated 71 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Nicholas Pooran spearheaded the batting effort with 100 runs off 38 balls (including 7 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 263.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Mitchell Marsh , who contributed 85 runs off 43 deliveries, while Josh Inglis added 52 (25b). With the ball in the first innings, Mathisha Patheerana led the bowling figures with 2/34 in 2.0 overs (economy 17.00), assisted by Muzarbani (1/22 in 3.0 overs).
3. Kolkata Knight Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (247/10)
Pursuing a target of 258 runs for victory, Kolkata Knight Riders recorded 247/10 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.35 runs per over. Ajiinkya Rahane anchored the chase for Kolkata Knight Riders with 110 runs from 46 balls (10 fours, 11 sixes, strike rate 239.1), alongside Rinku Singh who chipped in with 72 off 31 balls. Defending the total, Mohammad Shami delivered a key spell of 4/35 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.75, while Digvesh Rathi finished with 3/38 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Jiants), who combined for 119 runs off 60 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Rishabh Pant 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—Ajiinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders ) topped the match rankings with 224.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Marsh (198.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Nicholas Pooran.