31st

Match

IPL No : #854

Mon, 20 September 2021, Starts from 19:30

Kolkata Knight Riders - 1/94 (10 ov)

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 10/92 (19 ov)

ABU DHABI

Kolkata won by 9 wickets

Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
10/92 (19 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
V Kohli
lbw b Prasidh Krishna
512410125.00 In 2021203224 Career6081525205
Devdutt Padikkal
c †Karthik b Ferguson
22362030110.00 In 2021217259 Career6907617
KS Bharat
c Shubman Gill b Russell
1632191084.21 In 20211610 Career1610
GJ Maxwell
b Varun
1031170058.82 In 20212332110 Career3947310198
AB de Villiers
b Russell
041000.00 In 20212071610 Career5683455276
Sachin Baby
c Rana b Varun
728170041.17 In 2021700 Career144115
PWH de Silva
lbw b Varun
021000.00 In 2021000 Career92133
KA Jamieson
run out (Varun)
417120033.33 In 20216353 Career6353
HV Patel
b Ferguson
12141020120.00 In 20214752 Career1751011
Mohammed Siraj
c Varun b Russell
818101080.00 In 20212011 Career6652
YS Chahal
not out
21260033.33 In 20211000 Career3200
Extras
6 (1w, 3nb, 2lb)
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Total
10/92 (19 overs, 4.84rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
CV Varun4013331500 In 202110675/20 Career37189
M Prasidh Krishna4024161430 In 20219834/30 Career27273
LH Ferguson4024261130 In 20212113/15 Career13132
SP Narine4020051220 In 20213495/19 Career2661387
AD Russell309331000 In 202110325/15 Career213789
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
1/94 (10 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Shubman Gill
c Mohammed Siraj b Chahal
48483461141.17 In 2021180206 Career111910730
VR Iyer
not out
41512771151.85 In 20214171 Career4171
AD Russell
not out
030000.00 In 20211631213 Career4382311354
Extras
5 (1w, 3nb, 2lb)
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Total
1/94 (10 overs, 9.4rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Mohammed Siraj201206820 In 20216824/32 Career45368
KA Jamieson2026013431 In 20219673/41 Career967
PWH de Silva2020010421 In 2021042/23 Career56
YS Chahal2023112550 In 20215594/25 Career123707
HV Patel201307310 In 202117595/27 Career63280

IPL 2021 Match Recap: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - 31st Match

On September 20, 2021, the 31st match of the IPL 2021 season brought us an exciting showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Abu Dhabi. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, RCB faced a serious challenge right from the onset of their innings.

RCB struggled significantly against KKR's bowling attack, with their innings ending for a mere total of 92 runs in 19 overs. The team’s performance was disappointing, with prominent players failing to make a mark. Captain Virat Kohli was dismissed for just 5 runs by Prasidh Krishna, while both Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers were unable to contribute effectively, scoring just 10 and 0 runs respectively. In fact, the highest scorer for RCB was Devdutt Padikkal, who managed a modest 22 runs. The team was under immense pressure and ultimately succumbed to a disciplined KKR bowling, with Varun Chakravarthy leading the attack with impressive figures of 3 wickets for just 13 runs in 4 overs.

KKR’s response was nothing short of spectacular. With a target of 93 runs to chase, they required a mere 10 overs, finishing at 94 for the loss of just 1 wicket. Shubman Gill set the pace, scoring a brisk 48 runs off 48 deliveries, complemented by Venkatesh Iyer who remained not out on 41 runs. The pair showcased a commanding performance, taking KKR to a comfortable victory by 9 wickets.

This match not only displayed KKR's ability to capitalize on their opposition's weaknesses but also emphasized RCB's need for a more cohesive batting strategy moving forward in the tournament. As the IPL 2021 season continues, this victory places KKR in an advantageous position, while RCB will need to regroup and reassess before their next encounter.

Overall, the match served as a reminder of the unpredictability of T20 cricket and the high stakes involved, making every game an exhilarating affair for fans and players alike.


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