Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2014
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| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
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Virat Kohli
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Yuzvendra Chahal
12 wkts
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Shubman Gill
280 runs
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Lockie Ferguson
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Playing XI in this match
Kolkata Knight Riders
Playing XI in this match
Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Kallis | c Yogesh Takawale b Yuzvendra Chahal | 43 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 102.38 |
| Gautam Gambhir (c) | lbw b Mitchell Starc | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manish Pandey | c Virat Kohli b Albie Morkel | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Chris Lynn | c AB de Villiers b Varun Aaron | 45 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 145.16 |
| Yusuf Pathan | c Virat Kohli b Varun Aaron | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin Uthappa (wk) | c Mitchell Starc b Varun Aaron | 22 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | not out | 24* | 18 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Vinay Kumar | c Albie Morkel b Mitchell Starc | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Albie Morkel | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Varun Aaron | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashok Dinda | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parthiv Patel (wk) | c Chris Lynn b Vinay Kumar | 21 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 110.53 |
| Yogesh Takawale | lbw b Jacques Kallis | 40 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Virat Kohli (c) | b Sunil Narine | 31 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 134.78 |
| Yuvraj Singh | c Yusuf Pathan b Umesh Yadav | 31 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 91.18 |
| AB de Villiers | c Chris Lynn b Vinay Kumar | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 91.67 |
| Albie Morkel | not out | 6* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| Mitchell Starc | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umesh Yadav | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Morne Morkel | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Vinay Kumar | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacques Kallis | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Varun Aaron
RCB
|
135.8 |
| 2 |
Jacques Kallis
KKR
|
82.8 |
| 3 |
Vinay Kumar
KKR
|
68.7 |
| 4 |
Chris Lynn
KKR
|
68.5 |
| 5 |
Yogesh Takawale
RCB
|
63.7 |
| 6 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
62.1 |
| 7 |
Virat Kohli
RCB
|
50.0 |
| 8 |
Mitchell Starc
RCB
|
46.1 |
| 9 |
Yuzvendra Chahal
RCB
|
41.8 |
| 10 |
Suryakumar Yadav
KKR
|
40.8 |
| 11 |
Robin Uthappa
KKR
|
34.5 |
| 12 |
Parthiv Patel
RCB
|
30.2 |
| 13 |
Yuvraj Singh
RCB
|
30.1 |
| 14 |
Albie Morkel
RCB
|
26.3 |
| 15 |
Umesh Yadav
KKR
|
23.7 |
| 16 |
AB de Villiers
RCB
|
16.0 |
| 17 |
Ashok Dinda
RCB
|
12.5 |
| 18 |
Morne Morkel
KKR
|
9.3 |
| 19 |
Manish Pandey
KKR
|
6.8 |
| 20 |
Muttiah Muralitharan
RCB
|
4.8 |
| 21 |
Gautam Gambhir
KKR
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Yusuf Pathan
KKR
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders: who played
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 2 runs in IPL 2014 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 24 April 2014. Chris Lynn top-scored with 45 off 31 balls and Varun Aaron took 3/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Parthiv Patel (wk), Yogesh Takawale, Virat Kohli (c), Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Albie Morkel, Mitchell Starc, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ashok Dinda, Varun Aaron, Muttiah Muralitharan. Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Jacques Kallis, Gautam Gambhir (c), Manish Pandey, Chris Lynn, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Vinay Kumar, Sunil Narine, Morne Morkel, Umesh Yadav.
Who won Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 2 runs.
When and where was Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders played?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday 24 April 2014, in IPL 2014.
What were the final scores in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 148/5 in 20 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders scored 150/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Varun Aaron was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 136/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Chris Lynn top-scored with 45 off 31 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Varun Aaron took 3/16 in 4 overs.