Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2023
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Based on 27 H2H matches (2013–2026)
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Rinku Singh
KKR
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RCB
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KKR
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LSG
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MI
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CSK
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KKR
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MI
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From 26 H2H matches
Eden Gardens
Kolkata, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Apr 2023). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKR vs LSG 09 Apr 2026 | 181/4 (20) | 182/7 (20) | 363 |
| KKR vs RR 19 Apr 2026 | 155/9 (20) | 161/6 (19.4) | 316 |
| KKR vs GT 16 May 2026 | 247/2 (20) | 218/4 (20) | 465 |
| KKR vs MI 20 May 2026 | 147/8 (20) | 148/6 (18.5) | 295 |
| KKR vs DC 24 May 2026 | 203/5 (20) | 163/10 (18.4) | 366 |
KKR at Eden Gardens
Top Scorer
Robin Uthappa
1085 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sunil Narine
69 wkts
RCB at Eden Gardens
Top Scorer
Virat Kohli
380 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Josh Hazlewood
5 wkts
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Akash Deep b Karn Sharma | 57 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 129.55 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | b David Willey | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Mandeep Singh | b David Willey | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nitish Rana (c) | c Dinesh Karthik b Michael Bracewell | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Rinku Singh | c Dinesh Karthik b Harshal Patel | 46 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 139.39 |
| Andre Russell | c Virat Kohli b Karn Sharma | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | c Glenn Maxwell b Mohammed Siraj | 68 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 234.48 |
| Sunil Narine | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Umesh Yadav | not out | 6* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 300 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| David Willey | 4 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Akash Deep | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Michael Bracewell | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Karn Sharma | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Harshal Patel | 3 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 12.67 | 1 | 0 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | b Sunil Narine | 21 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 23 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 191.67 |
| Michael Bracewell | c Nitish Rana b Shardul Thakur | 19 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 105.56 |
| Glenn Maxwell | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Harshal Patel | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | c Shardul Thakur b Sunil Narine | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | c Varun Chakaravarthy b Suyash Sharma | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Anuj Rawat | c Sunil Narine b Suyash Sharma | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| David Willey | not out | 20* | 20 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Karn Sharma | c Nitish Rana b Suyash Sharma | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Akash Deep | c Varun Chakaravarthy b Varun Chakaravarthy | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.5 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umesh Yadav | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 3.4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 4.41 | 0 | 0 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 | 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 |
David Willey
RCB
|
158.8 |
| 2 |
Shardul Thakur
KKR
|
130.9 |
| 3 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
101.9 |
| 4 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
88.2 |
| 5 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
KKR
|
52.5 |
| 6 |
Faf du Plessis
RCB
|
51.5 |
| 7 |
Rinku Singh
KKR
|
50.1 |
| 8 |
Akash Deep
RCB
|
49.4 |
| 9 |
Michael Bracewell
RCB
|
48.1 |
| 10 |
Karn Sharma
RCB
|
47.7 |
| 11 |
Suyash Sharma
KKR
|
47.0 |
| 12 |
Virat Kohli
RCB
|
32.2 |
| 13 |
Mohammed Siraj
RCB
|
22.8 |
| 14 |
Harshal Patel
RCB
|
19.3 |
| 15 |
Umesh Yadav
KKR
|
17.0 |
| 16 |
Dinesh Karthik
RCB
|
14.6 |
| 17 |
Shahbaz Ahmed
RCB
|
6.4 |
| 18 |
Glenn Maxwell
RCB
|
5.4 |
| 19 |
Tim Southee
KKR
|
4.5 |
| 20 |
Venkatesh Iyer
KKR
|
3.1 |
| 21 |
Anuj Rawat
RCB
|
0.9 |
| 22 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
0.8 |
| 23 |
Mandeep Singh
KKR
|
0.0 |
| 24 |
Andre Russell
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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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: who played
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 81 runs in IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens on 6 April 2023. Shardul Thakur top-scored with 68 off 29 balls and Varun Chakaravarthy took 4/15.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Mandeep Singh, Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakaravarthy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Michael Bracewell, Glenn Maxwell, Harshal Patel, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), David Willey, Karn Sharma, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.
Who won Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 81 runs.
When and where was Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru played?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday 6 April 2023, in IPL 2023.
What were the final scores in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 204/7 in 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 123/10 in 17.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
David Willey was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 159/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Shardul Thakur top-scored with 68 off 29 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Varun Chakaravarthy took 4/15 in 3.4 overs.