Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2018
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Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Jaipur, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2018). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS vs MI 26 May 2025 | 184/7 (20) | 187/3 (18.3) | 371 |
| RR vs SRH 25 Apr 2026 | 228/6 (20) | 229/5 (18.3) | 457 |
| RR vs DC 01 May 2026 | 225/6 (20) | 226/3 (19.1) | 451 |
| RR vs GT 09 May 2026 | 229/4 (20) | 152/10 (16.3) | 381 |
| RR vs LSG 19 May 2026 | 220/5 (20) | 225/3 (19.1) | 445 |
RR at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
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Sanju Samson
824 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Jofra Archer
15 wkts
KKR at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Top Scorer
Sunil Narine
84 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sunil Narine
2 wkts
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Rajasthan Royals
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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Rajasthan Royals · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | st Dinesh Karthik b Nitish Rana | 36 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 189.47 |
| D'Arcy Short | b Nitish Rana | 44 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 102.33 |
| Sanju Samson | c Kuldeep Yadav b Shivam Mavi | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Rahul Tripathi | c Andre Russell b Kuldeep Yadav | 15 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 136.36 |
| Ben Stokes | c Nitish Rana b Piyush Chawla | 14 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | not out | 24* | 18 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Krishnappa Gowtham | c Shivam Mavi b Tom Curran | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 171.43 |
| Shreyas Gopal | b Tom Curran | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhawal Kulkarni | run out (Shubman Gill) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piyush Chawla | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivam Mavi | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Nitish Rana | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Curran | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 9.5 | 0 | 1 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | run out (Jaydev Unadkat) | 35 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 140 |
| Chris Lynn | b Krishnappa Gowtham | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin Uthappa | c Ben Stokes b Krishnappa Gowtham | 48 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 133.33 |
| Nitish Rana | not out | 35* | 27 | 2 | 1 | 129.63 |
| Dinesh Karthik (c) (wk) | not out | 42* | 23 | 2 | 2 | 182.61 |
Rajasthan Royals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishnappa Gowtham | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhawal Kulkarni | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Laughlin | 3.5 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 10.57 | 1 | 0 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 1 | 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 |
Krishnappa Gowtham
RR
|
114.2 |
| 2 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
99.4 |
| 3 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
70.3 |
| 4 |
Ajinkya Rahane
RR
|
65.4 |
| 5 |
Piyush Chawla
KKR
|
54.4 |
| 6 |
Robin Uthappa
KKR
|
51.0 |
| 7 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
51.0 |
| 8 |
Kuldeep Yadav
KKR
|
42.6 |
| 9 |
D'Arcy Short
RR
|
37.2 |
| 10 |
Jos Buttler
RR
|
35.5 |
| 11 |
Ben Stokes
RR
|
33.4 |
| 12 |
Rahul Tripathi
RR
|
27.4 |
| 13 |
Shivam Mavi
KKR
|
27.2 |
| 14 |
Tom Curran
KKR
|
24.3 |
| 15 |
Shreyas Gopal
RR
|
10.2 |
| 16 |
Dhawal Kulkarni
RR
|
8.6 |
| 17 |
Sanju Samson
RR
|
8.1 |
| 18 |
Jaydev Unadkat
RR
|
6.9 |
| 19 |
Ben Laughlin
RR
|
6.3 |
| 20 |
Chris Lynn
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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Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: who played
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) in IPL 2018 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on 18 April 2018. Robin Uthappa top-scored with 48 off 36 balls and Nitish Rana took 2/11.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Rajasthan Royals XI: Ajinkya Rahane (c), D'Arcy Short, Sanju Samson, Rahul Tripathi, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk), Krishnappa Gowtham, Shreyas Gopal, Dhawal Kulkarni, Jaydev Unadkat, Ben Laughlin. Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Sunil Narine, Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (c) (wk), Piyush Chawla, Andre Russell, Kuldeep Yadav, Tom Curran, Shubman Gill, Shivam Mavi.
Who won Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
When and where was Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders played?
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders was played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Wednesday 18 April 2018, in IPL 2018.
What were the final scores in Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Rajasthan Royals scored 160/8 in 20 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders scored 163/3 in 18.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Krishnappa Gowtham was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 114/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Robin Uthappa top-scored with 48 off 36 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Nitish Rana took 2/11 in 2 overs.