Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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From 21 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
RR at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Sanju Samson
220 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rahul Tewatia
5 wkts
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Rajasthan Royals
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Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Chris Morris | 56 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 127.27 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | b Rahul Tewatia | 38 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 108.57 |
| Nitish Rana | c Liam Livingstone b Glenn Phillips | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 240 |
| Rahul Tripathi | b Chetan Sakariya | 21 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 150 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | not out | 14* | 11 | 0 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | not out | 13* | 11 | 1 | 1 | 118.18 |
Rajasthan Royals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydev Unadkat | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Morris | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Chetan Sakariya | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | b Shakib Al Hasan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | c Rahul Tripathi b Lockie Ferguson | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Sanju Samson (c) (wk) | c Eoin Morgan b Shivam Mavi | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Shivam Dube | b Shivam Mavi | 18 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 90 |
| Anuj Rawat | lbw b Lockie Ferguson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | b Shivam Mavi | 8 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 66.67 |
| Rahul Tewatia | b Shivam Mavi | 44 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 122.22 |
| Chris Morris | lbw b Varun Chakaravarthy | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | c Shakib Al Hasan b Lockie Ferguson | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Chetan Sakariya | run out (Shakib Al Hasan) | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | not out | 0* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivam Mavi | 3.1 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 6.77 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 | 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 |
Lockie Ferguson
KKR
|
87.0 |
| 2 |
Rahul Tewatia
RR
|
78.9 |
| 3 |
Shivam Mavi
KKR
|
62.9 |
| 4 |
Shubman Gill
KKR
|
61.7 |
| 5 |
Chetan Sakariya
RR
|
46.3 |
| 6 |
Chris Morris
RR
|
41.4 |
| 7 |
Rahul Tripathi
KKR
|
40.5 |
| 8 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
39.1 |
| 9 |
Venkatesh Iyer
KKR
|
38.8 |
| 10 |
Shivam Dube
RR
|
34.9 |
| 11 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
31.8 |
| 12 |
Shakib Al Hasan
KKR
|
30.0 |
| 13 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
25.6 |
| 14 |
Eoin Morgan
KKR
|
22.2 |
| 15 |
Jaydev Unadkat
RR
|
19.8 |
| 16 |
Glenn Phillips
RR
|
19.5 |
| 17 |
Mustafizur Rahman
RR
|
11.2 |
| 18 |
Liam Livingstone
RR
|
9.8 |
| 19 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
7.8 |
| 20 |
Sanju Samson
RR
|
0.8 |
| 21 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal
RR
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Anuj Rawat
RR
|
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 Rajasthan Royals: who played
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 86 runs in IPL 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 7 October 2021. Shubman Gill top-scored with 56 off 44 balls and Shivam Mavi took 4/21.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakaravarthy. Rajasthan Royals XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson (c) (wk), Shivam Dube, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris, Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman.
Who won Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 86 runs.
When and where was Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals played?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday 7 October 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 171/4 in 20 overs. Rajasthan Royals scored 85/10 in 16.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Lockie Ferguson was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 87/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Shubman Gill top-scored with 56 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals?
Shivam Mavi took 4/21 in 3.1 overs.