Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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MA Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2024). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK vs KKR 14 Apr 2026 | 192/5 (20) | 160/7 (20) | 352 |
| CSK vs GT 26 Apr 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 162/2 (16.4) | 320 |
| CSK vs MI 02 May 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 160/2 (18.1) | 319 |
| CSK vs LSG 10 May 2026 | 203/8 (20) | 208/5 (19.2) | 411 |
| CSK vs SRH 18 May 2026 | 180/7 (20) | 181/5 (19) | 361 |
RCB at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Virat Kohli
235 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Harshal Patel
11 wkts
KKR at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Nitish Rana
228 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sunil Narine
12 wkts
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Playing XI in this match
Kolkata Knight Riders
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (c) | c Rahul Tripathi b Varun Chakaravarthy | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | c Rahul Tripathi b Prasidh Krishna | 25 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 89.29 |
| Rajat Patidar | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Harbhajan Singh b Pat Cummins | 78 | 49 | 9 | 3 | 159.18 |
| AB de Villiers (wk) | not out | 76* | 34 | 9 | 3 | 223.53 |
| Kyle Jamieson | not out | 11* | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbhajan Singh | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Rana | c Devdutt Padikkal b Yuzvendra Chahal | 18 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 163.64 |
| Shubman Gill | c Daniel Christian b Kyle Jamieson | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 233.33 |
| Rahul Tripathi | c Mohammed Siraj b Washington Sundar | 25 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 125 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | c Virat Kohli b Harshal Patel | 29 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 126.09 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | lbw b Yuzvendra Chahal | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | b Kyle Jamieson | 26 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 104 |
| Andre Russell | b Harshal Patel | 31 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 155 |
| Pat Cummins | c AB de Villiers b Kyle Jamieson | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Harbhajan Singh | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 3 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 13.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 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 |
AB de Villiers
RCB
|
119.7 |
| 2 |
Harshal Patel
RCB
|
100.5 |
| 3 |
Glenn Maxwell
RCB
|
88.7 |
| 4 |
Kyle Jamieson
RCB
|
66.3 |
| 5 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
64.2 |
| 6 |
Yuzvendra Chahal
RCB
|
57.4 |
| 7 |
Andre Russell
KKR
|
56.2 |
| 8 |
Shubman Gill
KKR
|
54.6 |
| 9 |
Pat Cummins
KKR
|
50.0 |
| 10 |
Prasidh Krishna
KKR
|
46.5 |
| 11 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
39.4 |
| 12 |
Eoin Morgan
KKR
|
37.7 |
| 13 |
Washington Sundar
RCB
|
37.0 |
| 14 |
Rahul Tripathi
KKR
|
34.0 |
| 15 |
Shakib Al Hasan
KKR
|
33.8 |
| 16 |
Devdutt Padikkal
RCB
|
22.4 |
| 17 |
Mohammed Siraj
RCB
|
14.0 |
| 18 |
Harbhajan Singh
KKR
|
12.6 |
| 19 |
Virat Kohli
RCB
|
5.1 |
| 20 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
1.8 |
| 21 |
Rajat Patidar
RCB
|
0.6 |
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
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 38 runs in IPL 2021 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on 18 April 2021. Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 78 off 49 balls and Kyle Jamieson took 3/41.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal. Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Harbhajan Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Prasidh Krishna.
Who won Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 38 runs.
When and where was Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders played?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Sunday 18 April 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 204/4 in 20 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders scored 166/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
AB de Villiers was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 120/100. 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?
Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 78 off 49 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kyle Jamieson took 3/41 in 3 overs.