54th

Match

IPL No : #873

Thu, 07 October 2021, Starts from 19:30

Kolkata Knight Riders - 4/171 (20 ov)

Rajasthan Royals - 10/85 (16.1 ov)

SHARJAH

Kolkata won by 86 runs

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
4/171 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Shubman Gill
c Jaiswal b Morris
56794442127.27 In 20213523911 Career129112635
VR Iyer
b Tewatia
38533532108.57 In 2021239287 Career239287
N Rana
c Livingstone b Phillips
127511240.00 In 20213473315 Career178416087
RA Tripathi
b Sakariya
21311430150.00 In 20213774010 Career136513547
KD Karthik
not out
14241101127.27 In 2021204216 Career4044400111
EJG Morgan
not out
13161111118.18 In 202112486 Career172313577
Extras
17 (9w, 3lb, 5b)
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Total
4/171 (20 overs, 8.55rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
JD Unadkat403509822 In 20214525/25 Career85380
CH Morris4028171221 In 202115914/23 Career117697
C Sakariya4023161221 In 2021141133/31 Career14113
Mustafizur Rahman403108821 In 2021141133/10 Career88457
S Dubey201809120 In 2021072/15 Career424
R Tewatia1011111101 In 20218503/18 Career32236
GD Phillips1017117121 In 2021141/17 Career112
Rajasthan Royals innigs
10/85 (16.1 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Yashasvi Jaiswal
b Shakib Al Hasan
033000.00 In 20212493210 Career2893412
LS Livingstone
c Tripathi b Ferguson
618610100.00 In 20214231 Career9636161
SV Samson
c Morgan b Shivam Mavi
1540025.00 In 20214844517 Career3068236132
S Dubey
b Shivam Mavi
1834200190.00 In 20212301810 Career3992422
Anuj Rawat
lbw b Ferguson
041000.00 In 2021000 Career000
GD Phillips
b Shivam Mavi
818120166.66 In 20212612 Career160312688
R Tewatia
b Shivam Mavi
44423652122.22 In 2021155116 Career5213526
CH Morris
lbw b Varun
042000.00 In 20216725 Career7305039
JD Unadkat
c Shakib Al Hasan b Ferguson
611510120.00 In 20214132 Career10593
C Sakariya
run out (Shakib Al Hasan/†Karthik)
12050020.00 In 20211620 Career1620
Mustafizur Rahman
not out
043000.00 In 2021801 Career6735
Extras
1 (9w, 3lb, 5b)
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Total
10/85 (16.1 overs, 5.25rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Shakib Al Hasan10111500 In 20214296/6 Career207316
S Mavi3021471030 In 20219664/21 Career23193
SP Narine4030081213 In 2021101055/19 Career2731443
LH Ferguson4018351730 In 202110533/15 Career21174
CV Varun4014141601 In 2021161305/20 Career43252

IPL 2021 Match Report: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals

Date: October 7, 2021
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

In a thrilling encounter, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 54th match of IPL 2021, where KKR emerged victorious by a staggering 86 runs.

Match Summary:

  • Kolkata Knight Riders: 171/4 in 20 overs
  • Rajasthan Royals: 85 all out in 16.1 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings:

Batting first, KKR set a formidable target of 172 runs, thanks to impressive performances from their top order. Shubman Gill was the standout performer, scoring a brilliant 56 runs off 79 balls, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 127.27. Venkatesh Iyer supported well with a solid 38 runs from 53 balls, contributing to a stable innings.

Nitish Rana (12), Rahul Tripathi (21), and Dinesh Karthik (14 not out) chipped in with useful contributions, but it was Eoin Morgan's calm 13 runs off 16 balls that ensured KKR finished strong. With a total of 171 runs on the board, KKR showcased their batting depth.

Rajasthan Royals Bowling:

Chris Morris took home the accolades for RR, finishing with figures of 1/28 in 4 overs. Chetan Sakariya also took a wicket, conceding only 23 runs in 4 overs, indicating some fight from the Royals' bowling attack.

Rajasthan Royals Innings:

Chasing 172, RR's batting lineup collapsed spectacularly, managing to score just 85 runs before being bowled out in 16.1 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal's golden duck set the tone for a disastrous innings. Liam Livingstone (6), Sanju Samson (1), and Anuj Rawat (0) struggled to cope with the pressure imposed by KKR’s bowlers.

Shivam Dube (18) and Rahul Tewatia (44) offered some resistance but were insufficient to avert a catastrophic batting failure. The entire team faltered against disciplined bowling and eventually succumbed to the KKR bowling attack led by Shivam Mavi, who took 4 wickets for just 21 runs.

KKR Bowling:

Shivam Mavi's outstanding bowling performance was pivotal for KKR as he claimed 4 wickets. Lockie Ferguson also contributed significantly with 3 wickets for merely 18 runs. Varun Chakravarthy and Shakib Al Hasan each took a wicket, further dismantling the Rajasthan lineup.

Conclusion:

KKR's emphatic 86-run victory not only solidified their position in the tournament but also demonstrated the dominance of their bowling unit. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals need to regroup quickly as they head into the remaining matches in the league. The contrasting fortunes of the teams highlight the excitement and unpredictability of the IPL, making every match a must-watch event for fans.


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