Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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KKR
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KKR
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Devdutt Padikkal
RCB
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KKR
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KKR
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SRH
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From 26 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 |
RCB at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Virat Kohli
285 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Yuzvendra Chahal
12 wkts
KKR at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Shubman Gill
280 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lockie Ferguson
9 wkts
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Playing XI in this match
Kolkata Knight Riders
Playing XI in this match
Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devdutt Padikkal | b Lockie Ferguson | 21 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Virat Kohli (c) | b Sunil Narine | 39 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Srikar Bharat (wk) | c Venkatesh Iyer b Sunil Narine | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Lockie Ferguson b Sunil Narine | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| AB de Villiers | b Sunil Narine | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | c Shivam Mavi b Lockie Ferguson | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 92.86 |
| Daniel Christian | run out (Lockie Ferguson) | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Harshal Patel | not out | 8* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| George Garton | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivam Mavi | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 5.25 | 1 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | c AB de Villiers b Harshal Patel | 29 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 161.11 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | c Srikar Bharat b Harshal Patel | 26 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 86.67 |
| Rahul Tripathi | lbw b Yuzvendra Chahal | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Nitish Rana | c AB de Villiers b Yuzvendra Chahal | 23 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 92 |
| Sunil Narine | b Mohammed Siraj | 26 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 173.33 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | c Srikar Bharat b Mohammed Siraj | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | not out | 5* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | not out | 9* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| George Garton | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Christian | 1.4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 20.71 | 2 | 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 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
183.0 |
| 2 |
Harshal Patel
RCB
|
106.1 |
| 3 |
Yuzvendra Chahal
RCB
|
102.6 |
| 4 |
Mohammed Siraj
RCB
|
75.6 |
| 5 |
Shubman Gill
KKR
|
57.0 |
| 6 |
Virat Kohli
RCB
|
54.5 |
| 7 |
Lockie Ferguson
KKR
|
46.3 |
| 8 |
Devdutt Padikkal
RCB
|
35.9 |
| 9 |
Shakib Al Hasan
KKR
|
27.7 |
| 10 |
Glenn Maxwell
RCB
|
26.8 |
| 11 |
Venkatesh Iyer
KKR
|
25.5 |
| 12 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
25.5 |
| 13 |
AB de Villiers
RCB
|
23.1 |
| 14 |
Shahbaz Ahmed
RCB
|
19.8 |
| 15 |
Daniel Christian
RCB
|
18.8 |
| 16 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
13.9 |
| 17 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
13.5 |
| 18 |
Srikar Bharat
RCB
|
10.1 |
| 19 |
Rahul Tripathi
KKR
|
8.1 |
| 20 |
Shivam Mavi
KKR
|
7.7 |
| 21 |
George Garton
RCB
|
6.9 |
| 22 |
Eoin Morgan
KKR
|
5.7 |
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 Kolkata Knight Riders: who played
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in IPL 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 11 October 2021. Virat Kohli top-scored with 39 off 33 balls and Sunil Narine took 4/21.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (c), Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed, Daniel Christian, Harshal Patel, George Garton, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal. Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Sunil Narine, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Who won Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
When and where was Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders played?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday 11 October 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 138/7 in 20 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders scored 139/6 in 19.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Sunil Narine was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 183/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Virat Kohli top-scored with 39 off 33 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Sunil Narine took 4/21 in 4 overs.