Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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Based on 22 H2H matches (2013–2026)
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CSK
W9 L5
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni
CSK
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Rahul Tripathi
KKR
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RR
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Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
Catches (1+)
Rahul Chahar
MI
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Manish Pandey
SRH
Catches (1+)
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
Runs (20+)
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CSK
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 22 H2H matches
CSK
Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2023). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs PBKS 16 Apr 2026 | 195/6 (20) | 198/3 (16.3) | 393 |
| MI vs CSK 23 Apr 2026 | 207/6 (20) | 104/10 (19) | 311 |
| MI vs SRH 29 Apr 2026 | 243/5 (20) | 249/4 (18.4) | 492 |
| MI vs LSG 04 May 2026 | 228/5 (20) | 229/4 (18.4) | 457 |
| MI vs RR 24 May 2026 | 205/8 (20) | 175/9 (20) | 380 |
KKR at Wankhede Stadium
Top Scorer
Nitish Rana
219 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sunil Narine
11 wkts
CSK at Wankhede Stadium
Top Scorer
Faf du Plessis
378 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Dwayne Bravo
18 wkts
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Chennai Super Kings · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | c Pat Cummins b Varun Chakaravarthy | 64 | 42 | 6 | 4 | 152.38 |
| Faf du Plessis | not out | 95* | 60 | 9 | 4 | 158.33 |
| Moeen Ali | st Dinesh Karthik b Sunil Narine | 25 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 208.33 |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk) | c Eoin Morgan b Andre Russell | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.5 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | not out | 6* | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 | 1 | 2 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Rana | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b Deepak Chahar | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 75 |
| Shubman Gill | c Lungi Ngidi b Deepak Chahar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rahul Tripathi | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b Lungi Ngidi | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b Deepak Chahar | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Sunil Narine | c Ravindra Jadeja b Deepak Chahar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | lbw b Lungi Ngidi | 40 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 166.67 |
| Andre Russell | b Sam Curran | 54 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 245.45 |
| Pat Cummins | not out | 66* | 34 | 4 | 6 | 194.12 |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | c Faf du Plessis b Lungi Ngidi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | run out (Deepak Chahar) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | run out (Deepak Chahar) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 4 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 4 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 14.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Shardul Thakur | 3.1 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 15.48 | 5 | 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 |
Deepak Chahar
CSK
|
146.5 |
| 2 |
Andre Russell
KKR
|
118.3 |
| 3 |
Pat Cummins
KKR
|
103.5 |
| 4 |
Lungi Ngidi
CSK
|
99.4 |
| 5 |
Faf du Plessis
CSK
|
89.8 |
| 6 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
|
65.2 |
| 7 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
56.3 |
| 8 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
56.3 |
| 9 |
Moeen Ali
CSK
|
53.8 |
| 10 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
48.0 |
| 11 |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
CSK
|
43.8 |
| 12 |
Ravindra Jadeja
CSK
|
29.9 |
| 13 |
Sam Curran
CSK
|
20.2 |
| 14 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
11.3 |
| 15 |
Rahul Tripathi
KKR
|
10.4 |
| 16 |
Prasidh Krishna
KKR
|
9.3 |
| 17 |
Eoin Morgan
KKR
|
7.9 |
| 18 |
Kamlesh Nagarkoti
KKR
|
6.5 |
| 19 |
Shardul Thakur
CSK
|
6.0 |
| 20 |
Shubman Gill
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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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: who played
Chennai Super Kings won by 18 runs in IPL 2021 at Wankhede Stadium on 21 April 2021. Faf du Plessis top-scored with 95 off 60 balls and Deepak Chahar took 4/29.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings?
Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Sunil Narine, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Varun Chakaravarthy, Prasidh Krishna. Chennai Super Kings XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Lungi Ngidi, Deepak Chahar.
Who won Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings?
Chennai Super Kings won by 18 runs.
When and where was Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings played?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday 21 April 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings?
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 202/10 in 19.1 overs. Chennai Super Kings scored 220/3 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings?
Deepak Chahar was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 146/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings?
Faf du Plessis top-scored with 95 off 60 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings?
Deepak Chahar took 4/29 in 4 overs.