Series #1779545740370
09/06/2026 - 09:24 PM
RO

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

84/914.4 Overs
VS
KO

Kolkata Knight Riders

85/24.2 Overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 8 wicket.

Man of the MatchBhuvnashwar Kumar

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Kolkata Knight Riders Inning

84/914.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
F
Finn Allen
c Jitesh Sharma《wk》 b Josh Hazelwood14811175.0
A
Ajenkya Rahane
b Bhuvnashwar Kumar11620183.3
C
Camron Green
b Bhuvnashwar Kumar11190157.9
M
Manesh Pandey
c Tim David b Bhuvnashwar Kumar01000.0
R
Rinku Sing
lbw Bhuvnashwar Kumar15721214.3
R
Rovel Powell
c Virat Kohli ☆ b Josh Hazelwood201721117.6
A
Anikash Raguvanshi
b Rashik Dar12192063.2
S
Sunil Narine
b Josh Hazelwood01000.0
A
Anukul Roy
c Virat Kohli ☆ b Suyash Sharma120050.0
V
Vaibhav AroraStriker
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total84/9 (14.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
R
Rashik Dar
2.401626.00
K
Kunal Pandiya
1.00202.00
B
Bhuvnashwar Kumar
4.002746.75
J
Josh Hazelwood
4.001834.50
S
Suyash Sharma
2.011015.00
V
Virat Kohli ☆
1.0016016.00
Fielding Highlights
JITESH SHARMA《WK》
1 C
TIM DAVID
1 C
Virat Kohli ☆
2 C

Partnerships

Finn Allen & Ajenkya Rahane
Finn Allen 14 · Ajenkya Rahane 3
17 (11b)
Camron Green & Ajenkya Rahane
Camron Green 0 · Ajenkya Rahane 8
8 (4b)
Manesh Pandey & Camron Green
Manesh Pandey 0 · Camron Green 0
0 (1b)
Rinku Sing & Camron Green
Rinku Sing 15 · Camron Green 1
16 (11b)
Rovel Powell & Camron Green
Rovel Powell 3 · Camron Green 10
13 (22b)
Anikash Raguvanshi & Rovel Powell
Anikash Raguvanshi 12 · Rovel Powell 17
29 (24b)
Sunil Narine & Anikash Raguvanshi
Sunil Narine 0 · Anikash Raguvanshi 0
0 (1b)
Anukul Roy & Anikash Raguvanshi
Anukul Roy 1 · Anikash Raguvanshi 0
1 (5b)
Match Timeline15 Overs
Over 15Rashik Dar
2 Wkt5 Runs
W
1
4
W
Over 14Suyash Sharma
1 Wkt0 Runs
W
0
0
0
0
0
Over 13Josh Hazelwood
2 Wkt1 Runs
W
W
1
0
0
0
Over 12Kunal Pandiya,Virat Kohli ☆
16 Runs
1
0
6
1
4
4
Over 11Suyash Sharma
10 Runs
1
0
1
4
0
4
Over 10Kunal Pandiya
2 Runs
1
1
0
0
0
0
Over 9Bhuvnashwar Kumar
1 Wkt1 Runs
W
0
0
0
0
1
Over 8Rashik Dar
10 Runs
1
6
1
1
1
0
Over 7Josh Hazelwood
2 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
0
Over 6Rashik Dar
1 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
1
Over 5Bhuvnashwar Kumar
1 Wkt10 Runs
4
6
W
0
0
0
Over 4Josh Hazelwood
6 Runs
1
4
1
0
0
0
Over 3Bhuvnashwar Kumar
2 Wkt8 Runs
4
4
W
W
0
0
Over 2Josh Hazelwood
1 Wkt9 Runs
1
6
1
1
W
0
Over 1Bhuvnashwar Kumar
8 Runs
1
1
2
4
0
0

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Inning

85/24.2 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
Phil Salt
c Manesh Pandey b Sunil Narine231521153.3
V
Virat Kohli ☆
b null15730214.3
D
Devdutt PadikalStriker
not out381352292.3
R
Rajat Patidar 《C》
not out9301300.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total85/2 (4.2 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
K
Kartik Tyagi
2.2029012.43
S
Sunil Narine
1.0010110.00
A
Anukul Roy
1.0015015.00
Fielding Highlights
Manesh Pandey
1 C

Partnerships

Phil Salt & Virat Kohli ☆
Phil Salt 7 · Virat Kohli ☆ 15
22 (12b)
Phil Salt & Devdutt Padikal
Phil Salt 16 · Devdutt Padikal 24
40 (18b)
Devdutt Padikal & Rajat Patidar 《C》
Devdutt Padikal 14 · Rajat Patidar 《C》 9
23 (8b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 7Kartik Tyagi
8 Runs
4
4
Over 6Anukul Roy
15 Runs
4
1
1
1
2
6
Over 5Sunil Narine
1 Wkt10 Runs
1
1
1
1
6
W
Over 3Kartik Tyagi
13 Runs
1
6
4
1
0
1
Over 1Kartik Tyagi
8 Runs
0
1
1
1
4
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Ipl 2026 • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 8 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 169 runs & 11 wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders Top Batter: Rovel Powell — 20 (17b, 2x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Bhuvnashwar Kumar — 4/27 (4.0 ov)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Top Batter: Devdutt Padikal — 38 (13b, 5x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Sunil Narine — 1/10 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Phil Salt & Devdutt Padikal — 40 runs (18b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Bhuvnashwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) — 145.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Kolkata Knight Riders on Jun 8, 2026, 03:54 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 169 runs and 11 wickets fall between Kolkata Knight Riders (84/9 in 14.4 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (85/2 in 4.2 overs).

2. Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (84/9)

Batting in the first innings, Kolkata Knight Riders finished on 84/9 from 14.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.73 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kolkata Knight Riders accumulated 42 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Rovel Powell spearheaded the batting effort with 20 runs off 17 balls (including 2 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 117.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Rinku Sing, who contributed 15 runs off 7 deliveries, while Finn Allen added 14 (8b). With the ball in the first innings, Bhuvnashwar Kumar led the bowling figures with 4/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Josh Hazelwood (3/18 in 4.0 overs).

3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (85/2)

Pursuing a target of 85 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded 85/2 in 4.2 overs at a scoring rate of 19.62 runs per over. Devdutt Padikal anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 38 runs from 13 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 292.3), alongside Phil Salt who chipped in with 23 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Sunil Narine delivered a key spell of 1/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Kartik Tyagi finished with 0/29 (2.2 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 40 runs off 18 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Virat Kohli ☆ 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—Bhuvnashwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 145.0 total points, followed closely by Josh Hazelwood (125.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Bhuvnashwar Kumar.