Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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Yuzvendra Chahal
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KKR
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PBKS
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From 25 H2H matches
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
KKR at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Shubman Gill
224 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Varun Chakaravarthy
10 wkts
PBKS at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Lokesh Rahul
560 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Arshdeep Singh
17 wkts
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Punjab Kings
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Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | c Deepak Hooda b Ravi Bishnoi | 67 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 136.73 |
| Shubman Gill | b Arshdeep Singh | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Rahul Tripathi | c Deepak Hooda b Ravi Bishnoi | 34 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 130.77 |
| Nitish Rana | c Mayank Agarwal b Arshdeep Singh | 31 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 172.22 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | lbw b Mohammed Shami | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | b Arshdeep Singh | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Tim Seifert | run out (Mohammed Shami) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Sunil Narine | not out | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Punjab Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Allen | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
Punjab Kings · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul (c) (wk) | c Shivam Mavi b Venkatesh Iyer | 67 | 55 | 4 | 2 | 121.82 |
| Mayank Agarwal | c Eoin Morgan b Varun Chakaravarthy | 40 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 148.15 |
| Nicholas Pooran | c Shivam Mavi b Varun Chakaravarthy | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 171.43 |
| Aiden Markram | c Shubman Gill b Sunil Narine | 18 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 112.5 |
| Deepak Hooda | c Rahul Tripathi b Shivam Mavi | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Shahrukh Khan | not out | 22* | 9 | 1 | 2 | 244.44 |
| Fabian Allen | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Shivam Mavi | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 2.3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 13.04 | 0 | 1 |
| Nitish Rana | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 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 |
Ravi Bishnoi
PBKS
|
91.4 |
| 2 |
Venkatesh Iyer
KKR
|
91.2 |
| 3 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
87.9 |
| 4 |
Arshdeep Singh
PBKS
|
77.6 |
| 5 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
64.9 |
| 6 |
Lokesh Rahul
PBKS
|
61.9 |
| 7 |
Shahrukh Khan
PBKS
|
57.6 |
| 8 |
Mayank Agarwal
PBKS
|
56.4 |
| 9 |
Mohammed Shami
PBKS
|
46.3 |
| 10 |
Rahul Tripathi
KKR
|
45.1 |
| 11 |
Shivam Mavi
KKR
|
36.0 |
| 12 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
35.2 |
| 13 |
Nicholas Pooran
PBKS
|
25.9 |
| 14 |
Aiden Markram
PBKS
|
23.9 |
| 15 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
15.9 |
| 16 |
Fabian Allen
PBKS
|
9.3 |
| 17 |
Tim Southee
KKR
|
9.3 |
| 18 |
Shubman Gill
KKR
|
8.6 |
| 19 |
Nathan Ellis
PBKS
|
7.7 |
| 20 |
Deepak Hooda
PBKS
|
2.5 |
| 21 |
Tim Seifert
KKR
|
1.6 |
| 22 |
Eoin Morgan
KKR
|
1.2 |
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 Punjab Kings: who played
Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) in IPL 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 1 October 2021. Venkatesh Iyer top-scored with 67 off 49 balls and Arshdeep Singh took 3/32.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Venkatesh Iyer, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Mavi. Punjab Kings XI: Lokesh Rahul (c) (wk), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Fabian Allen, Nathan Ellis, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Who won Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).
When and where was Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings played?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday 1 October 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 165/7 in 20 overs. Punjab Kings scored 168/5 in 19.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Ravi Bishnoi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 91/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Venkatesh Iyer top-scored with 67 off 49 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Arshdeep Singh took 3/32 in 4 overs.