Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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Based on 27 H2H matches (2013–2026)
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DC
W10 L4
KKR
W7 L7
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Lokesh Rahul
PBKS
Catches (1+)
Lokesh Rahul
PBKS
Runs (20+)
Rahul Tripathi
KKR
Catches (1+)
Prithvi Shaw
DC
Fours (2+)
Nitish Rana
KKR
Catches (1+)
David Miller
RR
Catches (1+)
Axar Patel
DC
Catches (1+)
Prithvi Shaw
DC
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 27 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 |
DC at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Shikhar Dhawan
200 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Anrich Nortje
10 wkts
KKR at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Shubman Gill
280 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lockie Ferguson
9 wkts
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Delhi Capitals
Playing XI in this match
Kolkata Knight Riders
Playing XI in this match
Delhi Capitals · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prithvi Shaw | lbw b Varun Chakaravarthy | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 150 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | c Shakib Al Hasan b Varun Chakaravarthy | 36 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 92.31 |
| Marcus Stoinis | b Shivam Mavi | 18 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 78.26 |
| Shreyas Iyer | not out | 30* | 27 | 1 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Rishabh Pant (c) (wk) | c Rahul Tripathi b Lockie Ferguson | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | run out (Venkatesh Iyer) | 17 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 170 |
| Axar Patel | not out | 4* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Shivam Mavi | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | c Rishabh Pant b Avesh Khan | 46 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | c Steven Smith b Kagiso Rabada | 55 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 134.15 |
| Nitish Rana | c Shimron Hetmyer b Anrich Nortje | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 108.33 |
| Rahul Tripathi | not out | 12* | 11 | 0 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | b Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | b Anrich Nortje | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | lbw b Ravichandran Ashwin | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | c Axar Patel b Ravichandran Ashwin | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Delhi Capitals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 5 | 0 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 3.5 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 7.71 | 1 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 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 |
Venkatesh Iyer
KKR
|
79.1 |
| 2 |
Kagiso Rabada
DC
|
66.6 |
| 3 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
63.0 |
| 4 |
Shubman Gill
KKR
|
47.7 |
| 5 |
Anrich Nortje
DC
|
46.3 |
| 6 |
Avesh Khan
DC
|
43.5 |
| 7 |
Shimron Hetmyer
DC
|
42.1 |
| 8 |
Prithvi Shaw
DC
|
40.9 |
| 9 |
Shreyas Iyer
DC
|
40.8 |
| 10 |
Shikhar Dhawan
DC
|
36.1 |
| 11 |
Shivam Mavi
KKR
|
35.7 |
| 12 |
Lockie Ferguson
KKR
|
33.4 |
| 13 |
Ravichandran Ashwin
DC
|
27.6 |
| 14 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
23.6 |
| 15 |
Rahul Tripathi
KKR
|
22.7 |
| 16 |
Marcus Stoinis
DC
|
18.7 |
| 17 |
Axar Patel
DC
|
13.3 |
| 18 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
10.7 |
| 19 |
Shakib Al Hasan
KKR
|
10.3 |
| 20 |
Rishabh Pant
DC
|
8.1 |
| 21 |
Dinesh Karthik
KKR
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Eoin Morgan
KKR
|
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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Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: who played
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) in IPL 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 13 October 2021. Venkatesh Iyer top-scored with 55 off 41 balls and Kagiso Rabada took 2/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Delhi Capitals XI: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Marcus Stoinis, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan. 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, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Mavi.
Who won Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining).
When and where was Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders played?
Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Wednesday 13 October 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Delhi Capitals scored 135/5 in 20 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders scored 136/7 in 19.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Venkatesh Iyer was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 79/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Venkatesh Iyer top-scored with 55 off 41 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kagiso Rabada took 2/23 in 4 overs.