RCB vs KKR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Viraj And Chirag Trophy • RCB won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Viraj And Chirag Trophy, RCB took on KKR on Mar 4, 2026, 05:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 469 runs and 11 wickets fall between KKR (233/8 in 20.0 overs) and RCB (236/3 in 19.2 overs).
2. KKR Innings Breakdown (233/8)
Batting in the first innings, KKR finished on 233/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, KKR accumulated 63 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Angkrish Raghuvanshi spearheaded the batting effort with 66 runs off 29 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 227.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Harshit Rana, who contributed 34 runs off 9 deliveries, while Cameron Green added 34 (21b). With the ball in the first innings, Kunal Pandya led the bowling figures with 1/35 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.75), assisted by Josh Hazelwood (1/38 in 4.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (236/3)
Pursuing a target of 234 runs for victory, RCB recorded 236/3 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 12.21 runs per over. Josh Hazelwood anchored the chase for RCB with 69 runs from 30 balls (6 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 230.0), alongside Jitesh Sharma who chipped in with 58 off 31 balls. Defending the total, Sunil Narine delivered a key spell of 2/40 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Vaibhav Arora finished with 1/48 (4.5 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Josh Hazelwood and Jitesh Sharma (RCB), who combined for 120 runs off 56 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Jitesh Sharma 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—Josh Hazelwood (RCB) topped the match rankings with 132.0 total points, followed closely by Angkrish Raghuvanshi (105.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Josh Hazelwood .