KKR's First Win: IPL 2026 Match 28 Stats That Matter

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) finally found their groove in IPL 2026, clinching their first win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) by four wickets at Eden Gardens. Batting first, RR struggled to post 155/9, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi top-scoring at 46. KKR’s spin attack, led by Varun Chakravarthy's sensational 3/14, absolutely suffocated the RR batting line-up.

In response, KKR had a shaky start, losing key batsmen early. But Rinku Singh, with a calculated 53* off 34 balls, and Anukul Roy, who chipped in with 29* off 16, guided KKR home amidst the pressure. Notably, Ravindra Jadeja was RR’s shining star with bowling figures of 2/8, but it wasn’t enough to prevent KKR from climbing to ninth on the points table.

Now, onto the juicy stats from this match: Varun Chakravarthy became the second-fastest Indian to hit 200 T20 wickets, while Jofra Archer continues to dominate the powerplay. Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane's duck streak puts him in a league of his own—unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons. With KKR now finding their feet, fans will be eager to see if they can build on this momentum!