PBKS vs KKR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • PBKS won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, PBKS took on KKR on May 21, 2026, 01:59 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: PBKS won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 567 runs and 6 wickets fall between KKR (283/2 in 20.0 overs) and PBKS (284/4 in 20.0 overs).
2. KKR Innings Breakdown (283/2)
Batting in the first innings, KKR finished on 283/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, KKR accumulated 81 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ajinkya Rahane spearheaded the batting effort with 109 runs off 56 balls (including 14 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 194.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Finn Allen, who contributed 104 runs off 45 deliveries, while Cameron Green added 49 (12b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 4, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Marcus Stoinis led the bowling figures with 1/48 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Yuzvendra Chahal (1/39 in 3.0 overs).
3. PBKS Chase & Second Innings Summary (284/4)
Pursuing a target of 284 runs for victory, PBKS recorded 284/4 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 14.20 runs per over. Priyansh Arya anchored the chase for PBKS with 119 runs from 54 balls (11 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 220.4), alongside Cooper Connolly who chipped in with 69 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Saurabh Dubey delivered a key spell of 2/60 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 15.00, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi finished with 1/34 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Finn Allen and Ajinkya Rahane (KKR), who combined for 183 runs off 84 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Saurabh Dubey 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—Priyansh Arya (PBKS) topped the match rankings with 166.0 total points, followed closely by Ajinkya Rahane (157.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Priyansh Arya .