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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Result – Match 28

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 28 • Indian Premier League

Kolkata Knight Riders cricket team logo
KKR
161/6 (19.4)
Rajasthan Royals cricket team logo
RR
155/9 (20)
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets
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Player of the match: Varun Chakaravarthy

19.4
6
Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Six
19.3
0
Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, no run
19.2
4
Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Four
19.1
4
Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Four
End of over 19 (12 runs)
Anukul Roy 29 (16)
Rinku Singh 39 (30)
KKR 147/6
Jofra Archer 4-1-35-0
18.6
2
Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, 2 runs
18.5
1
Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 run
18.4
1
Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, 1 run
18.3
6
Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, Six
18.2
1
Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 run
18.1
1
Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, 1 run
End of over 18 (7 runs)
Anukul Roy 19 (12)
Rinku Singh 37 (28)
KKR 135/6
Brijesh Sharma 1-0-7-0
17.6
1
Brijesh Sharma to Anukul Roy, 1 run
17.5
4
Brijesh Sharma to Anukul Roy, Four
17.4
1
Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, 1 run
17.3
0
Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, no run
17.3
Wd
Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, 1 wide
17.2
0
Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, no run
17.1
0
Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, no run
End of over 17 (12 runs)
Anukul Roy 14 (10)
Rinku Singh 36 (24)
KKR 128/6
Jofra Archer 3-1-23-0
16.6
0
Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, no run
16.5
1
Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 run
16.4
1
Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, 1 run
16.3
1
Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 run
16.2
4
Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, Four
16.2
Wd
Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 wide
16.1
4
Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, Four
End of over 16 (19 runs)
Anukul Roy 13 (8)
Rinku Singh 26 (20)
KKR 116/6
Ravi Bishnoi 4-1-41-0

Match Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals met in Match 28 of Indian Premier League, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.4: Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Six | 19.2: Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Four | 19.1: Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.4: Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Six
  • 19.2: Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Four
  • 19.1: Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Four
  • 18.3: Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, Six
  • 17.5: Brijesh Sharma to Anukul Roy, Four
  • 16.2: Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, Four
  • 16.1: Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.4: Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

19.4 6 Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Six

19.3 0 Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, no run

19.2 4 Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Four

19.1 4 Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, Four

End of over 19 (12 runs)
Anukul Roy 29 (16)
Rinku Singh 39 (30)
KKR 147/6
Jofra Archer 4-1-35-0

18.6 2 Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, 2 runs

18.5 1 Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 run

18.4 1 Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, 1 run

18.3 6 Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, Six

18.2 1 Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 run

18.1 1 Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, 1 run

End of over 18 (7 runs)
Anukul Roy 19 (12)
Rinku Singh 37 (28)
KKR 135/6
Brijesh Sharma 1-0-7-0

17.6 1 Brijesh Sharma to Anukul Roy, 1 run

17.5 4 Brijesh Sharma to Anukul Roy, Four

17.4 1 Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, 1 run

17.3 0 Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, no run

17.3 Wd Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, 1 wide

17.2 0 Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, no run

17.1 0 Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh, no run

End of over 17 (12 runs)
Anukul Roy 14 (10)
Rinku Singh 36 (24)
KKR 128/6
Jofra Archer 3-1-23-0

16.6 0 Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, no run

16.5 1 Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 run

16.4 1 Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy, 1 run

16.3 1 Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 run

16.2 4 Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, Four

16.2 Wd Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, 1 wide

16.1 4 Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh, Four

End of over 16 (19 runs)
Anukul Roy 13 (8)
Rinku Singh 26 (20)
KKR 116/6
Ravi Bishnoi 4-1-41-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Match 28 match?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets.

What is the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Match 28?
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