ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU vs Kolkata Knight Ridears — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1773332709590 • ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tournament Series #1773332709590, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU took on Kolkata Knight Ridears on Apr 25, 2026, 07:44 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 300 runs and 11 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Ridears (148/10 in 20.0 overs) and ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU (152/1 in 12.4 overs).
2. Kolkata Knight Ridears Innings Breakdown (148/10)
Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Ridears finished on 148/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.40 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Ridears accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. A.raguwanshi spearheaded the batting effort with 48 runs off 40 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 120.0). Valuable middle-order support came from R.sing, who contributed 33 runs off 31 deliveries, while F.allen added 31 (16b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Jacob Duffy led the bowling figures with 4/15 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.75), assisted by B.kumar (3/43 in 4.0 overs).
3. ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU Chase & Second Innings Summary (152/1)
Pursuing a target of 149 runs for victory, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU recorded 152/1 in 12.4 overs at a scoring rate of 12.00 runs per over. D.padikal anchored the chase for ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU with 79 runs from 35 balls (7 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 225.7), alongside Phil Salt who chipped in with 62 off 33 balls. Defending the total, Kartik Tyagi delivered a key spell of 1/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while S.narian finished with 0/9 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by D.padikal and Phil Salt (ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU), who combined for 134 runs off 61 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, 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—Jacob Duffy (ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALURU) topped the match rankings with 133.0 total points, followed closely by D.padikal (122.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jacob Duffy.