Eliminator

Match

IPL No : #882

Mon, 11 October 2021, Starts from 19:30

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 7/138 (20 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 6/139 (19.4 ov)

SHARJAH

Kolkata won by 4 wickets

Eliminator

Match

IPL No : #882

Mon, 11 October 2021, Starts from 19:30

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 7/138 (20 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 6/139 (19.4 ov)

SHARJAH

Kolkata won by 4 wickets

Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
7/138 (20 ov)
Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
7/138 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Devdutt Padikkal
b Ferguson
21261820116.66 In 20214114414 Career8849522
V Kohli
b Narine
39593350118.18 In 2021405439 Career6283546210
KS Bharat
c Iyer b Narine
920160056.25 In 2021191108 Career191108
GJ Maxwell
c Ferguson b Narine
1533181083.33 In 20215134821 Career4227337209
AB de Villiers
b Narine
119910122.22 In 20213132316 Career5789462282
Shahbaz Ahmed
c Shivam Mavi b Ferguson
1323141092.85 In 20215942 Career6042
DT Christian
run out (Ferguson/Shivam Mavi)
918810112.50 In 20211410 Career2217140105
HV Patel
not out
89610133.33 In 20215962 Career1871111
GHS Garton
not out
030000.00 In 2021200 Career200
Extras
13 (4w, 2nb, 6lb, 1b)
000000.00
Total
7/138 (20 overs, 6.9rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Shakib Al Hasan402406620 In 20214356/6 Career207322
S Mavi403609840 In 20219744/21 Career23201
CV Varun402005700 In 2021161375/20 Career43259
LH Ferguson403028840 In 202112613/15 Career23182
SP Narine4021451120 In 2021141165/19 Career2771454
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
6/139 (19.4 ov)
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
6/139 (19.4 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Shubman Gill
c de Villiers b Patel
29241840161.11 In 20213814311 Career132013035
VR Iyer
c †Bharat b Patel
2651300186.66 In 2021265288 Career265288
RA Tripathi
lbw b Chahal
610510120.00 In 20213834110 Career137113647
N Rana
c de Villiers b Chahal
2335251192.00 In 20213703416 Career180716188
SP Narine
b Mohammed Siraj
26311503173.33 In 20216035 Career2256230134
KD Karthik
c †Bharat b Mohammed Siraj
1020121083.33 In 2021214226 Career4054401111
EJG Morgan
not out
51670071.42 In 202112986 Career172813577
Shakib Al Hasan
not out
910610150.00 In 20214731 Career271724969
Extras
5 (4w, 2nb, 6lb, 1b)
000000.00
Total
6/139 (19.4 overs, 7.06rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Mohammed Siraj4019251010 In 2021111474/32 Career50433
GHS Garton3029010431 In 20213321/27 Career332
HV Patel4019251010 In 2021321225/27 Career78343
YS Chahal401624800 In 2021181274/25 Career136775
GJ Maxwell302508421 In 20213253/26 Career55323
DT Christian1029017113 In 20214295/14 Career120404

On the thrilling evening of October 11, 2021, the stage was set for an exhilarating Eliminator match in the IPL, featuring Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) taking on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Sharjah. This knock-out contest saw RCB batting first and setting a modest target of 139 runs after a challenging 20 overs. Unfortunately for the fans of RCB, their side could only muster 138 runs, finishing their innings at 7 wickets down.

The RCB innings was characterized by a standout performance from Virat Kohli, who top-scored with 39 runs off 59 balls, striking 5 boundaries during his stay at the crease. Devdutt Padikkal also contributed with a valuable 21 runs, while Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers managed to score 15 and 11 runs respectively. However, RCB's innings faltered against a disciplined KKR bowling attack. Sunil Narine emerged as a key player for KKR, claiming 4 wickets for just 21 runs in his 4 overs, while Lockie Ferguson added 2 more dismissals to his tally.

In response, KKR began their innings with some early jitters but maintained their composure to chase down the target in 19.4 overs, scoring 139 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Shubman Gill opened the batting for KKR with an impactful 29 runs off 24 balls, supported by Venkatesh Iyer who chipped in with 26 runs. The inning saw consistent contributions from the middle order, with Nitish Rana and Sunil Narine playing pivotal roles.

In a nail-biting finish, KKR managed to seal the victory by 4 wickets, thus advancing to the next stage of the tournament. Their triumph was not only a reflection of strategic gameplay but also showcased the individual brilliance of players like Narine with both ball and bat.

This match will certainly be remembered for its intensity and the unpredictable nature inherent to the game of cricket, making it a true spectacle for fans and analysts alike.


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