Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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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 |
RCB at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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Virat Kohli
285 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Yuzvendra Chahal
12 wkts
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Lokesh Rahul
218 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammed Shami
13 wkts
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (c) | b Moises Henriques | 25 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 104.17 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | c Lokesh Rahul b Moises Henriques | 40 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 105.26 |
| Daniel Christian | c Sarfaraz Khan b Moises Henriques | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Sarfaraz Khan b Mohammed Shami | 57 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 172.73 |
| AB de Villiers | run out (Sarfaraz Khan) | 23 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 127.78 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | b Mohammed Shami | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
| Srikar Bharat (wk) | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Garton | b Mohammed Shami | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harshal Patel | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Punjab Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Harpreet Brar | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Moises Henriques | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Punjab Kings · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul (c) (wk) | c Harshal Patel b Shahbaz Ahmed | 39 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 111.43 |
| Mayank Agarwal | c Mohammed Siraj b Yuzvendra Chahal | 57 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 135.71 |
| Nicholas Pooran | c Devdutt Padikkal b Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Aiden Markram | c Daniel Christian b George Garton | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | b Yuzvendra Chahal | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahrukh Khan | run out (Harshal Patel) | 16 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 145.45 |
| Moises Henriques | not out | 12* | 9 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Harpreet Brar | not out | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| George Garton | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 2 | 1 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Daniel Christian | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 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 |
Moises Henriques
PBKS
|
226.4 |
| 2 |
Glenn Maxwell
RCB
|
90.4 |
| 3 |
Yuzvendra Chahal
RCB
|
88.9 |
| 4 |
Mayank Agarwal
PBKS
|
70.2 |
| 5 |
Mohammed Shami
PBKS
|
53.5 |
| 6 |
Aiden Markram
PBKS
|
44.2 |
| 7 |
Lokesh Rahul
PBKS
|
42.1 |
| 8 |
Shahbaz Ahmed
RCB
|
40.4 |
| 9 |
Devdutt Padikkal
RCB
|
38.5 |
| 10 |
George Garton
RCB
|
37.4 |
| 11 |
AB de Villiers
RCB
|
34.8 |
| 12 |
Shahrukh Khan
PBKS
|
34.0 |
| 13 |
Virat Kohli
RCB
|
28.1 |
| 14 |
Harpreet Brar
PBKS
|
16.1 |
| 15 |
Harshal Patel
RCB
|
12.9 |
| 16 |
Mohammed Siraj
RCB
|
10.2 |
| 17 |
Ravi Bishnoi
PBKS
|
9.9 |
| 18 |
Arshdeep Singh
PBKS
|
5.9 |
| 19 |
Nicholas Pooran
PBKS
|
3.3 |
| 20 |
Daniel Christian
RCB
|
2.7 |
| 21 |
Sarfaraz Khan
PBKS
|
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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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: who played
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 6 runs in IPL 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 3 October 2021. Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 57 off 33 balls and Moises Henriques took 3/12.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed, Srikar Bharat (wk), George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal. Punjab Kings XI: Lokesh Rahul (c) (wk), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Sarfaraz Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Harpreet Brar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Who won Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 6 runs.
When and where was Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings played?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Sunday 3 October 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 164/7 in 20 overs. Punjab Kings scored 158/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings?
Moises Henriques was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 226/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings?
Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 57 off 33 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings?
Moises Henriques took 3/12 in 4 overs.