45th

Match

IPL No : #869

Fri, 01 October 2021, Starts from 19:30

Kolkata Knight Riders - 7/165 (20 ov)

Punjab Kings - 5/168 (19.3 ov)

DUBAI

Punjab won by 5 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
7/165 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
VR Iyer
c Hooda b Ravi Bishnoi
67714991136.73 In 2021193255 Career193255
Shubman Gill
b Arshdeep Singh
712710100.00 In 2021239259 Career117811233
RA Tripathi
c Hooda b Ravi Bishnoi
34432631130.76 In 20213493610 Career133713147
N Rana
c Agarwal b Arshdeep Singh
31371822172.22 In 20213102914 Career174715686
EJG Morgan
lbw b Mohammed Shami
29200100.00 In 202110975 Career170813476
KD Karthik
b Arshdeep Singh
11281100100.00 In 2021172185 Career4012397110
TL Seifert
run out (Mohammed Shami)
2940050.00 In 2021200 Career3122712
SP Narine
not out
38300100.00 In 20213432 Career2230230131
Extras
8 (4w, 1lb, 3b)
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Total
7/165 (20 overs, 8.25rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
FA Allen4038010532 In 20211202/30 Career15179
Mohammad Shami4023161020 In 2021151253/15 Career75516
Arshdeep Singh4032381021 In 202116765/32 Career28152
NT Ellis4046012461 In 20211244/34 Career33215
Ravi Bishnoi402226920 In 202111663/24 Career23189
Punjab Kings innigs
5/168 (19.3 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
KL Rahul
c Shivam Mavi b Iyer
671145542121.81 In 20214894020 Career3136274124
MA Agarwal
c Morgan b Varun
40442733148.14 In 20213723416 Career206219583
N Pooran
c Shivam Mavi b Varun
1211701171.42 In 20218235 Career2873177209
AK Markram
c Shubman Gill b Narine
18281601112.50 In 2021113102 Career113102
DJ Hooda
c Tripathi b Shivam Mavi
3740075.00 In 202116099 Career7854138
M Shahrukh Khan
not out
2226912244.44 In 202112988 Career8577943
FA Allen
not out
020000.00 In 2021600 Career4803631
Extras
6 (4w, 1lb, 3b)
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Total
5/168 (19.3 overs, 8.61rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TG Southee4040010532 In 20211143/24 Career29290
S Mavi4031181241 In 20213442/15 Career17171
CV Varun402426811 In 2021131015/20 Career40223
SP Narine403419502 In 202110815/19 Career2731419
VR Iyer2030112203 In 20213122/29 Career312
N Rana10707100 In 2021052/11 Career739

On October 1, 2021, the much-anticipated clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) unfolded at the Dubai International Stadium, marking the 45th match of the IPL 2021 season. The match witnessed a thrilling contest, as Punjab Kings emerged victorious by 5 wickets, chasing down a target of 166 runs.

Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders set a total of 165 runs, scoring 165 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. A standout performance came from Venkatesh Iyer, who played a phenomenal innings, scoring 67 runs off 71 balls. His innings included 9 fours and 1 six, with a striking strike rate of 136.73. Rahul Tripathi also contributed significantly with a brisk 34 off 43 balls, while Nitish Rana chipped in with 31 runs from 37 balls. However, others faltered, with Shubman Gill, Eoin Morgan, and Dinesh Karthik not managing to make substantial contributions, leaving KKR with a total of 165 runs. The Punjab bowlers had a mixed day, with Ravi Bishnoi impressing with figures of 2 wickets for 22 runs in his 4 overs while Arshdeep Singh also claimed 3 wickets for 32 runs.

In reply, Punjab Kings chased down the target successfully, scoring 168 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in just 19.3 overs. The Punjab innings was steered by captain KL Rahul, who anchored the chase with his composed innings of 67 runs off 114 balls. His innings was well-supported by Mayank Agarwal, who scored 40 runs off 44 balls. Despite a few early wickets, the middle order held firm, with M Shahrukh Khan coming in towards the end to score a quick 22 runs off 26 balls, ensuring that Punjab crossed the finish line with 5 wickets in hand.

In summary, the match not only showcased commendable individual performances but also highlighted the competitive edge of both teams. Kolkata Knight Riders will surely look to bounce back stronger in their next fixtures, while Punjab Kings would relish this victory as they march forward in the tournament.


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