Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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Based on 27 H2H matches (2013–2026)
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Lokesh Rahul
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KKR
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DC
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KKR
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DC
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DC
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Top Performers in H2H
From 27 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
KKR at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Shubman Gill
280 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lockie Ferguson
9 wkts
DC at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Shikhar Dhawan
200 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Anrich Nortje
10 wkts
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Delhi Capitals
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Delhi Capitals · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Smith | b Lockie Ferguson | 39 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 114.71 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | c Venkatesh Iyer b Lockie Ferguson | 24 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 120 |
| Shreyas Iyer | b Sunil Narine | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Rishabh Pant (c) (wk) | run out (Karun Nair) | 39 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Tim Southee b Venkatesh Iyer | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Lalit Yadav | lbw b Sunil Narine | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | c Lockie Ferguson b Venkatesh Iyer | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | c Nitish Rana b Tim Southee | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Kagiso Rabada | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan | run out (Dinesh Karthik) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Warrier | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 2 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | c Shreyas Iyer b Kagiso Rabada | 30 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 90.91 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | b Lalit Yadav | 14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Rahul Tripathi | c Steven Smith b Avesh Khan | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 |
| Nitish Rana | not out | 36* | 27 | 2 | 2 | 133.33 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | c Lalit Yadav b Ravichandran Ashwin | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | b Avesh Khan | 12 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Sunil Narine | c Axar Patel b Anrich Nortje | 21 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 210 |
| Tim Southee | b Avesh Khan | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Lockie Ferguson | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Delhi Capitals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anrich Nortje | 2.2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 6.82 | 1 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Lalit Yadav | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 4.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 0 | 1 |
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 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
129.5 |
| 2 |
Avesh Khan
DC
|
103.4 |
| 3 |
Venkatesh Iyer
KKR
|
63.4 |
| 4 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
56.1 |
| 5 |
Ravichandran Ashwin
DC
|
54.8 |
| 6 |
Lockie Ferguson
KKR
|
54.8 |
| 7 |
Steven Smith
DC
|
53.4 |
| 8 |
Rishabh Pant
DC
|
49.6 |
| 9 |
Shikhar Dhawan
DC
|
41.2 |
| 10 |
Shubman Gill
KKR
|
30.2 |
| 11 |
Tim Southee
KKR
|
24.8 |
| 12 |
Kagiso Rabada
DC
|
23.6 |
| 13 |
Lalit Yadav
DC
|
19.6 |
| 14 |
Anrich Nortje
DC
|
19.2 |
| 15 |
Rahul Tripathi
KKR
|
17.8 |
| 16 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
15.8 |
| 17 |
Axar Patel
DC
|
15.3 |
| 18 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
11.4 |
| 19 |
Sandeep Warrier
KKR
|
6.4 |
| 20 |
Shimron Hetmyer
DC
|
4.2 |
| 21 |
Shreyas Iyer
DC
|
0.9 |
| 22 |
Eoin Morgan
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 Delhi Capitals: who played
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) in IPL 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 28 September 2021. Steven Smith top-scored with 39 off 34 balls and Avesh Khan took 3/13.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals?
Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier. Delhi Capitals XI: Steven Smith, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje.
Who won Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets (with 10 balls remaining).
When and where was Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals played?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday 28 September 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals?
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 130/7 in 18.2 overs. Delhi Capitals scored 127/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals?
Sunil Narine was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 129/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals?
Steven Smith top-scored with 39 off 34 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals?
Avesh Khan took 3/13 in 3 overs.