Cricket t20
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets
Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets
Indian Premier League · Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai · June 13, 2026
Mumbai Indians won
Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets
Match Summary
**Mumbai Indians** defeated **Kolkata Knight Riders** in this T20 match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Mumbai.
**Result:** Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets
**Toss:** Mumbai Indians elected to field
**Kolkata Knight Riders:** 220/4 (20.0 overs)
**Mumbai Indians:** 224/4 (20.0 overs)
Why the Loser Lost
the team faced pressure in the 15th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 16th and 17th overs. Against the backdrop of Kolkata Knight Riders's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 10.75 (5 boundaries).
Scorecard Summary
**Kolkata Knight Riders — 220/4 (20.0 overs)**
- AM Rahane 67 (40) [3x4, 5x6] SR: 167.5 — caught
- A Raghuvanshi 51 (29) [6x4, 2x6] SR: 175.9 — caught
- FH Allen 37 (17) [6x4, 2x6] SR: 217.6 — caught
- RK Singh 33 (20) [4x4] SR: 165.0 — not out
- C Green 18 (10) [1x4, 1x6] SR: 180.0 — caught
- *...and 1 more*
- SN Thakur 4-0-39-3 (Econ: 9.75)
- HH Pandya 3-0-40-1 (Econ: 13.33)
- M Markande 1-0-16-0 (Econ: 16.00)
- JJ Bumrah 4-0-35-0 (Econ: 8.75)
**Mumbai Indians — 224/4 (20.0 overs)**
- RD Rickelton 81 (43) [4x4, 8x6] SR: 188.4 — run out
- RG Sharma 78 (37) [6x4, 6x6] SR: 210.8 — caught
- Tilak Varma 20 (14) [4x4] SR: 142.9 — caught
- HH Pandya 18 (11) [3x4] SR: 163.6 — not out
- SA Yadav 16 (8) [3x4] SR: 200.0 — caught
- *...and 1 more*
- SP Narine 3-0-30-1 (Econ: 10.00)
- B Muzarabani 3-0-34-1 (Econ: 11.33)
- Kartik Tyagi 4-0-44-1 (Econ: 11.00)
- VG Arora 4-0-53-1 (Econ: 13.25)
The decisive phases of this contest were the 15th over.
Key Performers
RG Sharma
RG Sharma: 78 off 37 (6x4, 6x6)
batter RD Rickelton
RD Rickelton: 81 off 43 (4x4, 8x6)
batter AM Rahane
AM Rahane: 67 off 40 (3x4, 5x6)
batter A Raghuvanshi
A Raghuvanshi: 51 off 29 (6x4, 2x6)
batter FH Allen
FH Allen: 37 off 17 (6x4, 2x6)
batter RK Singh
RK Singh: 33 off 20 (4x4)
batter SN Thakur
SN Thakur: 3/39 (4 ov)
bowlerTurning Points
- **Partnership** (over 0): 148-run partnership between RD Rickelton and RG Sharma from over 1
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 14): Wicket cluster in overs 15-16 (SA Yadav, RD Rickelton)
- **Partnership** (over 0): 69-run partnership between AM Rahane and FH Allen from over 1
- **Partnership** (over 13): 60-run partnership between A Raghuvanshi and RK Singh from over 14
Innings Phases
**Kolkata Knight Riders:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 78 runs, 1 wickets at 13.0 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 89 runs, 2 wickets at 9.9 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 53 runs, 1 wickets at 10.6 RPO
**Mumbai Indians:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 80 runs, 0 wickets at 13.3 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 103 runs, 2 wickets at 11.4 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 41 runs, 2 wickets at 9.8 RPO
Bowling Analysis
**Mumbai Indians:**
- SN Thakur 4-0-39-3 (Econ: 9.75)
- HH Pandya 3-0-40-1 (Econ: 13.33)
- M Markande 1-0-16-0 (Econ: 16.00)
- JJ Bumrah 4-0-35-0 (Econ: 8.75)
- TA Boult 4-0-38-0 (Econ: 9.50)
- AM Ghazanfar 4-0-52-0 (Econ: 13.00)
**Kolkata Knight Riders:**
- SP Narine 3-0-30-1 (Econ: 10.00)
- B Muzarabani 3-0-34-1 (Econ: 11.33)
- Kartik Tyagi 4-0-44-1 (Econ: 11.00)
- VG Arora 4-0-53-1 (Econ: 13.25)
- AS Roy 1.1-0-15-0 (Econ: 12.86)
- CV Varun 4-0-48-0 (Econ: 12.00)
Conclusion
Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders — Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets. The victory was built on RG Sharma: 78 off 37 (6x4, 6x6). Kolkata Knight Riders posted 220/4 and Mumbai Indians replied with 224/4.
Mumbai Indians made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 13.67 (0w). Mumbai Indians performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 13: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Mumbai Indians put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 18: impact 1.00.
Execution Errors
Mumbai Indians faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 9.79 (5 boundaries). Against the backdrop of HH Pandya's the death overs difficulties, HH Pandya conceded at an economy of 13.3 in 3 overs.
Strategic Successes
Kolkata Knight Riders made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 14.0 (1w). Kolkata Knight Riders steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 66 runs (12.77 RPO).