Rcb vs Kkr — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1755941824531 • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tournament Series #1755941824531, Rcb took on Kkr on Mar 2, 2026, 12:32 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 738 runs and 10 wickets fall between Kkr (369/2 in 20.0 overs) and Rcb (369/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. Kkr Innings Breakdown (369/2)
Batting in the first innings, Kkr finished on 369/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 18.45 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kkr accumulated 84 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Venkatesh Lyer spearheaded the batting effort with 203 runs off 51 balls (including 12 fours and 24 sixes at a strike rate of 398.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Ajninkya Rahene, who contributed 150 runs off 58 deliveries, while Sunil Narine added 16 (9b). With the ball in the first innings, Suyash Sharma led the bowling figures with 1/54 in 4.0 overs (economy 13.50), assisted by Josh Hazelwood (1/75 in 3.0 overs).
3. Rcb Chase & Second Innings Summary (369/8)
Pursuing a target of 370 runs for victory, Rcb recorded 369/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 18.45 runs per over. Suyash Sharma anchored the chase for Rcb with 123 runs from 25 balls (5 fours, 17 sixes, strike rate 492.0), alongside Rajat Patidar who chipped in with 109 off 34 balls. Defending the total, Varun Chakravarthy delivered a key spell of 4/92 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 23.00, while Sunil Narine finished with 3/66 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Venkatesh Lyer and Ajninkya Rahene (Kkr), who combined for 335 runs off 99 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Varun Chakravarthy 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—Venkatesh Lyer (Kkr) topped the match rankings with 269.0 total points, followed closely by Ajninkya Rahene (268.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Venkatesh Lyer.