Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2018
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From 21 H2H matches
Eden Gardens
Kolkata, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Apr 2023). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKR vs LSG 09 Apr 2026 | 181/4 (20) | 182/7 (20) | 363 |
| KKR vs RR 19 Apr 2026 | 155/9 (20) | 161/6 (19.4) | 316 |
| KKR vs GT 16 May 2026 | 247/2 (20) | 218/4 (20) | 465 |
| KKR vs MI 20 May 2026 | 147/8 (20) | 148/6 (18.5) | 295 |
| KKR vs DC 24 May 2026 | 203/5 (20) | 163/10 (18.4) | 366 |
KKR at Eden Gardens
Top Scorer
Robin Uthappa
1085 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sunil Narine
69 wkts
RR at Eden Gardens
Top Scorer
Jos Buttler
235 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Yuzvendra Chahal
5 wkts
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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Rajasthan Royals
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Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | st Heinrich Klaasen b Krishnappa Gowtham | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Chris Lynn | c Shreyas Gopal b Shreyas Gopal | 18 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Robin Uthappa | c Krishnappa Gowtham b Krishnappa Gowtham | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Nitish Rana | c Jaydev Unadkat b Jofra Archer | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Dinesh Karthik (c) (wk) | c Fielder b Ben Laughlin | 52 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 136.84 |
| Shubman Gill | c Fielder b Jofra Archer | 28 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 164.71 |
| Andre Russell | not out | 49* | 25 | 3 | 5 | 196 |
| Javon Searles | c Jofra Archer b Ben Laughlin | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Piyush Chawla | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishnappa Gowtham | 3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 3 | 1 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Laughlin | 3 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 11.67 | 2 | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | c Kuldeep Yadav b Kuldeep Yadav | 46 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 112.2 |
| Rahul Tripathi | c Piyush Chawla b Piyush Chawla | 20 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 153.85 |
| Sanju Samson | c Javon Searles b Piyush Chawla | 50 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 131.58 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (wk) | not out | 18* | 18 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Stuart Binny | c Chris Lynn b Prasidh Krishna | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Krishnappa Gowtham | not out | 9* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Piyush Chawla | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Searles | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 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 |
Krishnappa Gowtham
RR
|
96.2 |
| 2 |
Andre Russell
KKR
|
90.2 |
| 3 |
Piyush Chawla
KKR
|
71.7 |
| 4 |
Sanju Samson
RR
|
60.3 |
| 5 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
59.2 |
| 6 |
Kuldeep Yadav
KKR
|
56.2 |
| 7 |
Shubman Gill
KKR
|
50.3 |
| 8 |
Jofra Archer
RR
|
47.4 |
| 9 |
Ajinkya Rahane
RR
|
46.3 |
| 10 |
Rahul Tripathi
RR
|
40.8 |
| 11 |
Shreyas Gopal
RR
|
32.8 |
| 12 |
Prasidh Krishna
KKR
|
32.5 |
| 13 |
Ben Laughlin
RR
|
26.9 |
| 14 |
Ish Sodhi
RR
|
22.3 |
| 15 |
Heinrich Klaasen
RR
|
21.9 |
| 16 |
Chris Lynn
KKR
|
16.9 |
| 17 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
12.7 |
| 18 |
Jaydev Unadkat
RR
|
4.5 |
| 19 |
Javon Searles
KKR
|
4.0 |
| 20 |
Robin Uthappa
KKR
|
3.1 |
| 21 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
2.6 |
| 22 |
Stuart Binny
RR
|
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 Rajasthan Royals: who played
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 25 runs in IPL 2018 at Eden Gardens on 23 May 2018. Dinesh Karthik top-scored with 52 off 38 balls and Krishnappa Gowtham took 2/15.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Sunil Narine, Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (c) (wk), Shubman Gill, Andre Russell, Javon Searles, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna. Rajasthan Royals XI: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Stuart Binny, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ben Laughlin, Jaydev Unadkat, Ish Sodhi, Shreyas Gopal, Jofra Archer.
Who won Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 25 runs.
When and where was Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals played?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Wednesday 23 May 2018, in IPL 2018.
What were the final scores in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 169/7 in 20 overs. Rajasthan Royals scored 144/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Krishnappa Gowtham was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 96/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Dinesh Karthik top-scored with 52 off 38 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Krishnappa Gowtham took 2/15 in 3 overs.