Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard- 65th Match at Kolkata 20 May 2026
In a thrilling contest between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians in Match 65 of the Indian Premier League 2026 it was something cricket fans would remember for years at Eden Gardens. From the grand finale played on 20 May 2026, there was a perfect mix of good bowling, important partnerships and composed finishing in pressure situations.
Match Scorecard: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians – 65th Match at Kolkata 20 May 2026. showed how sharp bowling and smart batting could change the result. After losing the toss, Mumbai Indians batted first and scored 147 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 8 wickets. Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target comfortably in 18.5 overs with four wickets to spare.
Eden Gardens was buzzing from the very first ball. Right from the match to every wicket, boundary, and partnership, fans loved it. After an all-round performance, Kolkata Knight Riders appeared to have a more balanced team on both sides and deservedly won the match.
Match Information
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | KKR vs MI, 65th Match |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Toss | Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Result | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets |
| Umpires | Swaroopanand Kannur, Saiyed Khalid |
| Third Umpire | Mohit Krishnadas |
| Match Referee | Rajiv Seth |
Mumbai Indians Innings – 147/8 (20 Overs)
Mumbai Indians Image: PTI The Mumbai Indians’ innings never really got going. Kolkata bowlers utilized the conditions to a great effect, as early wickets put pressure on the batting lineup. Suryakumar Yadav came and went for a quick knock, while Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma attempted to steady the ship.
Mumbai Indians struggled to get that kind of total on board, as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Corbin Bosch came out aggressive in the last few overs collecting some valuable runs to take Mumbai Indians above 140.
Mumbai Indians Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | c Manish Pandey b Cameron Green | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Rohit Sharma | c Cameron Green b Saurabh Dubey | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 115.38 |
| Naman Dhir | c Angkrish Raghuvanshi b Cameron Green | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | b Saurabh Dubey | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 250.00 |
| Tilak Varma | c Anukul Roy b Kartik Tyagi | 20 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 62.50 |
| Hardik Pandya | b Sunil Narine | 26 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 96.30 |
| Will Jacks | run out | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | not out | 32 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 177.78 |
| Deepak Chahar | c Anukul Roy b Kartik Tyagi | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Extras | 9 | |||||
| Total | 147/8 | 20 Overs |
Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anukul Roy | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Saurabh Dubey | 4 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Cameron Green | 3 | 23 | 2 | 7.70 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.20 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3.20 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
Mumbai Indians Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 17-1 | 2.3 |
| Naman Dhir | 17-2 | 2.6 |
| Rohit Sharma | 23-3 | 3.5 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 41-4 | 5.3 |
| Tilak Varma | 84-5 | 13.4 |
| Hardik Pandya | 95-6 | 15.2 |
| Will Jacks | 105-7 | 16.4 |
| Deepak Chahar | 147-8 | 19.6 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings – 148/6 (18.5 Overs)
The Kolkata Knights Riders chased the runs without any inhibition. Captain Ajinkya Rahane, in the meantime, alongside Manish Pandey formed a steady partnership after the early loss of Finn Allen.
The most crucial stand was forged between Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell. Only this partnership turned the tide of the game. Powell was brutal against the bowlers and Manish Pandey played sensibly to keep rotating the strike.
Finally, Rinku Singh took KKR over the line and secured victory for his side.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard- 65th Match at Kolkata 20 May 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | c Ryan Rickelton b Corbin Bosch | 21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 123.53 |
| Finn Allen | b Deepak Chahar | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Manish Pandey | b Jasprit Bumrah | 45 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 136.36 |
| Cameron Green | c AM Ghazanfar b Corbin Bosch | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Rovman Powell | c Corbin Bosch b AM Ghazanfar | 40 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 133.33 |
| Rinku Singh | not out | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180.00 |
| Tejasvi Dahiya | c Ryan Rickelton b Corbin Bosch | 11 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 91.67 |
| Anukul Roy | not out | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 6 | |||||
| Total | 148/6 | 18.5 Overs |
Mumbai Indians Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 3 | 23 | 1 | 7.70 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Corbin Bosch | 3 | 30 | 3 | 10.00 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 25 | 1 | 6.20 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 13 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Raghu Sharma | 2 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Will Jacks | 0.5 | 7 | 0 | 8.40 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 10-1 | 0.6 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 48-2 | 5.4 |
| Cameron Green | 54-3 | 7.1 |
| Manish Pandey | 118-4 | 14.6 |
| Rovman Powell | 124-5 | 15.2 |
| Tejasvi Dahiya | 140-6 | 17.5 |
Match Highlights
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard – 65th Match at Kolkata 20 May 2026 Filled with Excitement Pressure on the middle order as Mumbai Indians lost wickets in quick succession during the powerplay.
Sunil Narine was the most frugal bowler of what has been a very high-scoring contest. He not only conceded just 13 runs from his four overs but also accounted for Hardik Pandya’s wicket, who was looking well set.
Manish Pandey: Yet another match-winning knock under pressure, Pandey extends his legacy. Kolkata Knight Riders stayed in the chase mainly because of his partnership with Rovman Powell.
Corbin Bosch scored an all-around performance. He smashed a couple of rapid ones at the end and took 3 wickets while defending the target.
Best Performers of the Match
Best Batter
Manish Pandey played a responsible knock of 45 runs in 33 balls and anchored the chase well.
Best Bowler
Sunil Narine bowled superbly, and only 13 runs were taken in his four overs.
Best All-Round Performance
With exuding fighting spirit—both as a bowler & lower-order batsman.
Turning Point of the Match
Mumbai Indians’ innings’ middle overs were the turning points. Kolkata bowlers stem the run flow and pick wickets at regular intervals The pressure meant that the Mumbai Indians could not score beyond 147.
But afterwards, the partnership between Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell turned the match on its head towards Kolkata Knight Riders.
Crowd Atmosphere at Eden Gardens
Crowd [at Eden Gardens] made the atmosphere truly special in our victory. By each wicket and boundary, Kolkata Knight Riders boomed with support. The successful chase only increased the excitement inside the stadium.
How crucial this match was for Kolkata fans was evident in the celebrations at the end
Conclusion
65th Match at Kolkata 20 May 2026 Kolkata Knight Riders started with a complete team effort. Mumbai Indians were kept to a sub-par score by their bowlers and the batters calmly chased it down.
The Mumbai Indians gave it their all, led by Corbin Bosch but they were unable to defend the total. The KKR appeared to have dealt with greater pressure situations far better than the Sunrisers did, and they deserved the title.
A disciplined bowling effort, a gritty batting performance and an entertaining finish at Eden gardens will make this match memorable.
FAQs
Q1. Who won the KKR vs MI 65th Match IPL 2026?
Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 4 wickets.
Q2. Where was the match played?
Answer: The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q3. Who was the best bowler in the match?
Answer: Sunil Narine was the most economical bowler with 1 wicket for 13 runs.
Q4. Who took the most wickets in the match?
Answer: Corbin Bosch took 3 wickets for Mumbai Indians.
Q5. How many balls were remaining when KKR won?
Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders won the match with 7 balls remaining.
