Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Scorecard · IPL 2021
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.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings: result and key facts
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 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.
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.