Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Night Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1774249632811 • Royal Challengers Bangalore won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 6-over encounter of Tournament Series #1774249632811, Royal Challengers Bangalore took on Kolkata Night Riders on Mar 23, 2026, 07:15 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bangalore won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 85 runs and 3 wickets fall between Kolkata Night Riders (42/1 in 6.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (43/2 in 4.5 overs).
2. Kolkata Night Riders Innings Breakdown (42/1)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Night Riders finished on 42/1 from 6.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Night Riders accumulated 42 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Manish spearheaded the batting effort with 19 runs off 13 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 146.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Sushil , who contributed 17 runs off 22 deliveries, while Pankaj added 0 (1b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Sunny led the bowling figures with 1/13 in 3.0 overs (economy 4.33), assisted by Krishna (0/9 in 1.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore Chase & Second Innings Summary (43/2)
Pursuing a target of 43 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bangalore recorded 43/2 in 4.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.90 runs per over. Krishna anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bangalore with 23 runs from 12 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 191.7), alongside Vijender who chipped in with 12 off 11 balls. Defending the total, Manish delivered a key spell of 1/16 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Kamal finished with 1/22 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sushil and Manish (Kolkata Night Riders), who combined for 35 runs off 33 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Manish (Kolkata Night Riders) topped the match rankings with 64.0 total points, followed closely by Krishna (56.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Krishna .