Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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Based on 22 H2H matches (2013–2026)
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CSK
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KKR
W7 L7
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni
CSK
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Rahul Tripathi
KKR
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Sanju Samson
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Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
Catches (1+)
Rahul Chahar
MI
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Manish Pandey
SRH
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Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
Runs (20+)
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CSK
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 22 H2H matches
CSK
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
CSK at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Ruturaj Gaikwad
291 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shardul Thakur
8 wkts
KKR at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Shubman Gill
282 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sunil Narine
15 wkts
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Chennai Super Kings
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | run out (Ambati Rayudu) | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b Shardul Thakur | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 120 |
| Rahul Tripathi | b Ravindra Jadeja | 45 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 136.36 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | c Faf du Plessis b Josh Hazlewood | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Nitish Rana | not out | 37* | 27 | 3 | 1 | 137.04 |
| Andre Russell | b Shardul Thakur | 20 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b Josh Hazlewood | 26 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 236.36 |
| Sunil Narine | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 4 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | c Eoin Morgan b Andre Russell | 40 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 142.86 |
| Faf du Plessis | c Lockie Ferguson b Prasidh Krishna | 43 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 143.33 |
| Moeen Ali | c Venkatesh Iyer b Lockie Ferguson | 32 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 114.29 |
| Ambati Rayudu | b Sunil Narine | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Suresh Raina | run out (Rahul Tripathi) | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk) | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | lbw b Sunil Narine | 22 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 275 |
| Sam Curran | c Kamlesh Nagarkoti b Sunil Narine | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Shardul Thakur | not out | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Deepak Chahar | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 1 | 1 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Russell | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 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 |
Ravindra Jadeja
CSK
|
118.8 |
| 2 |
Shardul Thakur
CSK
|
93.8 |
| 3 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
62.7 |
| 4 |
Andre Russell
KKR
|
61.2 |
| 5 |
Faf du Plessis
CSK
|
56.2 |
| 6 |
Rahul Tripathi
KKR
|
55.5 |
| 7 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
54.8 |
| 8 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
|
53.3 |
| 9 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
49.2 |
| 10 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
45.4 |
| 11 |
Josh Hazlewood
CSK
|
42.6 |
| 12 |
Lockie Ferguson
KKR
|
37.8 |
| 13 |
Moeen Ali
CSK
|
34.6 |
| 14 |
Venkatesh Iyer
KKR
|
33.0 |
| 15 |
Prasidh Krishna
KKR
|
30.4 |
| 16 |
Suresh Raina
CSK
|
20.1 |
| 17 |
Shubman Gill
KKR
|
17.4 |
| 18 |
Ambati Rayudu
CSK
|
14.8 |
| 19 |
Deepak Chahar
CSK
|
11.8 |
| 20 |
Sam Curran
CSK
|
10.2 |
| 21 |
Eoin Morgan
KKR
|
9.3 |
| 22 |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
CSK
|
0.8 |
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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Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: who played
Chennai Super Kings won by 2 wickets (With 0 ball remaining) in IPL 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 26 September 2021. Rahul Tripathi top-scored with 45 off 33 balls and Sunil Narine took 3/41.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Chennai Super Kings XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood. Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Who won Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Chennai Super Kings won by 2 wickets (With 0 ball remaining).
When and where was Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders played?
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday 26 September 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Chennai Super Kings scored 172/8 in 20 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders scored 171/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Ravindra Jadeja was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 119/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Rahul Tripathi top-scored with 45 off 33 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Sunil Narine took 3/41 in 4 overs.