Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings - 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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KKR
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CSK
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LSG
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KKR
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Cameron Green
MI
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CSK
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MI
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 25 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
PBKS at Eden Gardens
Top Scorer
Prabhsimran Singh
149 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Axar Patel
4 wkts
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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Punjab Kings
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Punjab Kings · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Harshit Pradeep Rana | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 150 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (c) | c Vaibhav Arora b Nitish Rana | 57 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 121.28 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Harshit Pradeep Rana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | lbw b Varun Chakaravarthy | 15 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Varun Chakaravarthy | 21 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 116.67 |
| Sam Curran | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Suyash Sharma | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Rishi Dhawan | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 19 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 172.73 |
| Shahrukh Khan | not out | 21* | 8 | 3 | 1 | 262.5 |
| Harpreet Brar | not out | 17* | 9 | 2 | 1 | 188.89 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Arora | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Harshit Pradeep Rana | 3 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Russell | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Nitish Rana (c) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | c Shahrukh Khan b Harpreet Brar | 38 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 158.33 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | lbw b Nathan Ellis | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 125 |
| Nitish Rana (c) | c Liam Livingstone b Rahul Chahar | 51 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 134.21 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | c Liam Livingstone b Rahul Chahar | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Andre Russell | run out (Jitesh Sharma) | 42 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 182.61 |
| Rinku Singh | not out | 21* | 10 | 2 | 1 | 210 |
| Shardul Thakur | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Punjab Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishi Dhawan | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 14.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Harpreet Brar | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rahul Chahar | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 1 | 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 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR
|
89.2 |
| 2 |
Rahul Chahar
PBKS
|
88.0 |
| 3 |
Andre Russell
KKR
|
69.1 |
| 4 |
Harpreet Brar
PBKS
|
68.6 |
| 5 |
Nitish Rana
KKR
|
65.5 |
| 6 |
Shahrukh Khan
PBKS
|
54.5 |
| 7 |
Shikhar Dhawan
PBKS
|
52.1 |
| 8 |
Jason Roy
KKR
|
52.0 |
| 9 |
Rishi Dhawan
PBKS
|
49.8 |
| 10 |
Rinku Singh
KKR
|
48.4 |
| 11 |
Nathan Ellis
PBKS
|
43.6 |
| 12 |
Harshit Pradeep Rana
KKR
|
38.8 |
| 13 |
Liam Livingstone
PBKS
|
38.8 |
| 14 |
Suyash Sharma
KKR
|
35.7 |
| 15 |
Jitesh Sharma
PBKS
|
26.1 |
| 16 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
KKR
|
21.6 |
| 17 |
Prabhsimran Singh
PBKS
|
20.7 |
| 18 |
Venkatesh Iyer
KKR
|
12.8 |
| 19 |
Sunil Narine
KKR
|
12.0 |
| 20 |
Sam Curran
PBKS
|
10.3 |
| 21 |
Arshdeep Singh
PBKS
|
9.7 |
| 22 |
Vaibhav Arora
KKR
|
7.1 |
| 23 |
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
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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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings: who played
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets (with 0 ball remaining) in IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens on 8 May 2023. Shikhar Dhawan top-scored with 57 off 47 balls and Varun Chakaravarthy took 3/26.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Nitish Rana (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Harshit Pradeep Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suyash Sharma. Punjab Kings XI: Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.
Who won Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets (with 0 ball remaining).
When and where was Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings played?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Monday 8 May 2023, in IPL 2023.
What were the final scores in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 182/5 in 20 overs. Punjab Kings scored 179/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Varun Chakaravarthy was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 89/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Shikhar Dhawan top-scored with 57 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings?
Varun Chakaravarthy took 3/26 in 4 overs.