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IPL 2026: KKR vs MI, Match 65: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones

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2 weeks ago

May 21, 2026

The Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Mumbai Indians by four wickets in Match 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the iconic Eden Gardens on Wednesday, May 20.

Asked to bat first, Mumbai Indians endured a shaky start as Ryan Rickelton departed cheaply in the second over. Rohit Sharma showed intent with a couple of towering sixes, but Saurabh Dubey struck twice in quick succession, removing Rohit and the dangerous Suryakumar Yadav to leave Mumbai reeling early in the powerplay. Cameron Green then added to MI’s troubles by dismissing Naman Dhir, reducing the visitors to 38/4 inside six overs.

Tilak Varma and skipper Hardik Pandya attempted to rebuild the innings cautiously, stitching together a steady partnership as the Knight Riders’ spinners tightened the screws through the middle overs. Sunil Narine, playing another crucial hand with the ball, dismissed Hardik for 26, while Varma struggled to accelerate on a slow surface.

Will Jacks provided a brief spark with a quickfire cameo before being run out brilliantly by Rinku Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy. Corbin Bosch then played a valuable late-innings knock, smashing an unbeaten 32 off 18 balls to push MI to a respectable 147/8 in their 20 overs. For the Knight Riders, Saurabh Dubey, Cameron Green, and Kartik Tyagi picked up two wickets each, while Narine delivered an economical spell of 1/13 from his four overs.

Chasing 148, Kolkata Knight Riders started positively despite losing Finn Allen early to Deepak Chahar. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane looked fluent during his brisk 21 before Corbin Bosch struck to give Mumbai an opening. Manish Pandey then anchored the chase beautifully, rotating strike smartly and finding boundaries regularly to keep the scoreboard moving.

Cameron Green failed to make an impact with the bat, but Rovman Powell shifted the momentum decisively in Kolkata’s favour with a powerful counterattacking innings. Powell took on the Mumbai spinners and pacers alike, smashing 40 off 30 balls, while Pandey continued to hold one end firmly. The pair added a crucial partnership that brought the equation firmly under control for the hosts.

Mumbai fought back through Bosch, who finished with impressive figures of 3/30, including the wickets of Rahane, Green, and Tejasvi Dahiya. Jasprit Bumrah also bowled with discipline and removed Pandey for a well-crafted 45 off 33 balls, briefly raising hopes for the visitors.

However, Rinku Singh remained calm under pressure and struck important boundaries late in the innings. Alongside Anukul Roy, he guided the three-time champions home in 18.5 overs with four wickets in hand.

Here are the most important stats and milestones from Match 65:

Rovman Powell: Completes 500 IPL runs
Fourth time No. 8 or lower top scoring for MI in an IPL innings – Corbin Bosch 32* vs KKR Kolkata, 2026
80th time Sunil Narine bowled four overs at an ER of six or lower.
Most balls to the first boundary in IPL 2026 – Tilak Varma (25 balls vs KKR)
Fourth-most Wickets vs MI in IPL – 28* by Sunil Narine
Third-lowest Team Totals for MI vs KKR in IPL – 147/8, Kolkata, 2026
Lowest Strike-Rate for an MI Batter in an IPL Innings (Min 30 balls Faced) – Tilak Varma (62.50 – Tilak Varma vs KKR, Kolkata, 2026)
Second-most Runs vs an Opponent in the IPL – 1176 – Rohit Sharma vs KKR*
Most innings With at Least One Six in IPL – 144 – Rohit Sharma*
Joint-most IPL Appearances – 280 – Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma*
Tejasvi Dahiya makes his IPL debut as concussion replacement

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IPL 2026: GT vs RCB Final: Stats preview of players' records and approaching milestones

Published

4 days ago

May 30, 2026

Bryce Mullins

IPL 2026: GT vs RCB Final: Stats preview of players' records and approaching milestones — IPL 2026: GT vs RCB Final: Stats preview of players’ records and approaching milestones (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the grand finale of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Sunday, May 31, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The defending champions booked their ticket to the finale after beating the Titans in Qualifier 1. Throughout the tournament, they have looked like the team to beat and have extended their dominance from their title run in 2025. The Titans, who missed out on the top league spot by net run rate, earned their redemption by fighting through Qualifier 2. They have seen a solid resurgence after their initial playoff setback and enter the final looking to lift the trophy on their home turf.

The two teams have met three times this season, with RCB holding a 2-1 edge following their recent playoff encounter. Their first clash on April 24 saw the Titans post 205/3 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, courtesy of a magnificent Sai Sudharsan century. RCB comfortably chased down the target thanks to Virat Kohli’s brilliant 81.

The reverse fixture on April 30 in Ahmedabad saw the Titans get even, bowling out Rajat Patidar’s men for 155 via Arshad Khan’s three wickets and chasing it down with four wickets to spare. However, the stakes peaked in Qualifier 1 at Dharamshala, where RCB blew past GT by 92 runs after posting a playoff-record 254 for 5, powered by Patidar’s blistering 93* off 33 balls.

Here are the most important upcoming stats and milestones from Final, IPL 2026:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

Devdutt Padikkal: Needs 5 sixes for 150 T20 sixes
Rajat Patidar: Needs 5 fours for 250 T20 fours
Krunal Pandya: Needs 19 runs for 2000 IPL runs
Tim David: Needs 4 fours for 450 IPL fours
Jitesh Sharma: Needs 3 fours for 300 T20 fours
Romario Shepherd: Needs 5 sixes for 200 T20 sixes
Needs a win to become the fourth team ever to win multiple IPL championships

Gujarat Titans (GT):

Sai Sudharsan: Needs 10 sixes to complete 100 sixes in T20s
Shubman Gill: Needs 6 fours for 450 IPL fours
Kagiso Rabada: Needs 3 wickets for 150 IPL wickets
Shubman Gill: Needs 53 runs to become the second-highest run scorer in playoffs
Needs a win to become the fourth team ever to win multiple IPL championships

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GT vs RCB, Final: IPL 2026 Records and Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

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4 days ago

May 30, 2026

Logan Mclaughlin

Narendra Modi Stadium. (Photo Source: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

The summit clash of IPL 2026 is finally upon us, as after 64 days of exhilarating cricket, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Sunday, May 31, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The defending champions, RCB, have been lying in wait after beating the Titans in Qualifier 1 on May 25 by a dominant 92 runs. Skipper Rajat Patidar scored a brilliant unbeaten 33-ball 93 with contributions from other batters as they reached a total of 254 for 5 in their 20 overs. They bowled the Titans out for 162 with the bowlers hipping in with wickets.

The Titans beat the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh. Skipper Shubman Gill scored a magnificent century as they chased down 215 with relative ease after they restricted the Royals to 214 despite a brilliant 96 from starlet Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Pitch report

The Narendra Modi Stadium is possibly the most imposing venue in the country due to its sheer size, and the atmosphere is expected to be even more electric due to the magnitude of the clash. The pitch at the venue is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. The wicket is conducive to hit-the-deck bowling and offers lateral movement off the surface and in the air. Spinners tend to get significant grip and turn. The boundaries are relatively larger, but the rapid outfield also encourages batters to score freely.

IPL Stats and Records at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Matches Played	51
Matches Won Batting First	26
Matches Won Batting Second	25
Matches Won Winning Toss	23
Matches Won Losing Toss	28
Matches With No Result	0
Highest Team Total	243/5 – PBKS
Lowest Team Total	89 – GT
Average First Innings Total	178
Highest Total Successfully Chased	204/3 – GT

GT vs RCB Strategies and Match-ups

The two teams have met thrice in IPL 2026. This will be their fourth meeting of the season and the second at this venue. The last time the two teams met in Ahmedabad, the Titans emerged victorious, bowling out RCB for a meagre 155, and chasing it down with relative ease despite losing six wickets. Jason Hodler was the star of the show with figures of 2 for 29 in a brilliant display of hit-the-deck bowling. This is also the fourth IPL final in the last five years to be held at this venue, and the third that the Titans will be playing.

Despite this, RCB would take confidence into this clash being the defending champions, and having beaten the Titans twice in IPL 2026. They also hold a marginal 5-4 lead against the Titans in matches they have met in the IPL. This is their fifth IPL final and second in succession, and it is a testament to how dominant they have been across 2025 and 2026.

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IPL 2026: GT vs RR, Qualifier 2: Stats preview of players' records and approaching milestones

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6 days ago

May 28, 2026

Bryce Mullins

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals (Source: Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals/ Instagram)

The Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) compete in Qualifier 2 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) at The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday, May 29. Both sides will play in hopes of reaching the showpiece final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, where they will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

GT come into the game following a heavy 92-run defeat at the hands of the defending champions in Qualifier 1 in Dharamshala. RCB went on to post 254 runs on the board in the first innings, only for the 2022 champions to lose all 10 of their wickets on 162.

RR, on the other hand, will be carrying momentum into Qualifier 2 after beating the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator. The world got to witness yet another Vaibhav Sooryavanshi masterclass, after the 15-year-old starred with 97 off just 29 balls.

As has been the case in every single IPL game, GT vs RR sees a plethora of players from both camps close to achieving personal milestones. With each side playing a minimum of 14 matches in the IPL, there is always a high chance of breaking records on a regular basis.