10th

Match

IPL No : #834

Sun, 18 April 2021, Starts from 15:30

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 204/4 (20 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 166/8 (20 ov)

Chennai

RCB won by 38 runs

Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
204/4 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
V Kohli
c Tripathi b Varun
5061083.33 In 20217190 Career5949512201
Devdutt Padikkal
c Tripathi b Prasidh Krishna
250282089.28 In 20213640 Career509558
RM Patidar
b Varun
1020050.00 In 2021910 Career910
GJ Maxwell
c Harbhajan Singh b Cummins
7804993159.18 In 2021176178 Career3890306196
AB de Villiers
not out
7603493223.52 In 2021125135 Career5601452271
KA Jamieson
not out
110411275.00 In 20212731 Career2731
Extras
8 (5w, 3nb)
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Total
4/204 (20 overs, 10.2rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Harbhajan Singh40380101042 In 20210195/18 Career150516
CV Varun4039210632 In 20213215/20 Career30143
Shakib Al Hasan2024012231 In 20212146/6 Career205301
PJ Cummins403419630 In 20214274/34 Career50314
M Prasidh Krishna4031181040 In 20214294/30 Career22219
AD Russell2038019352 In 20216145/15 Career198706
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
166/8 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
N Rana
c Padikkal b Chahal
1801121163.63 In 2021155177 Career159214479
Shubman Gill
c sub (DT Christian) b Jamieson
210922233.33 In 20216984 Career10089528
RA Tripathi
c Mohammed Siraj b Washington Sundar
2502050125.00 In 202183102 Career107110539
EJG Morgan
c Kohli b Patel
2902312126.08 In 20213822 Career163712973
KD Karthik
lbw b Chahal
2050040.00 In 20213221 Career3872381106
Shakib Al Hasan
b Jamieson
2602511104.00 In 20213821 Career270824869
AD Russell
b Patel
3102032155.00 In 20214552 Career4104293327
PJ Cummins
c †de Villiers b Jamieson
60201300.00 In 2021601 Career3912421
Harbhajan Singh
not out
20200100.00 In 2021400 Career8337942
CV Varun
not out
2030066.66 In 2021200 Career4831
Extras
4 (5w, 3nb)
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Total
8/166 (20 overs, 8.3rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Mohammed Siraj3017061130 In 20212374/32 Career41323
KA Jamieson3041314734 In 20215293/41 Career529
YS Chahal4034291051 In 20212274/25 Career120675
Washington Sundar403318731 In 20212163/16 Career26265
GJ Maxwell2024012303 In 2021033/26 Career52301
HV Patel401724700 In 20219295/27 Career55250

IPL 2021: Match 10 Review - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kolkata Knight Riders

On April 18, 2021, the cricketing spectacle unfolded at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the tenth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. RCB showcased a dominating performance, ultimately clinching the victory by 38 runs in a match that saw some breathtaking displays of batting and bowling.

Match Summary:

  • Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings: 204/4 in 20 overs
  • Kolkata Knight Riders Innings: 166/8 in 20 overs
  • Result: RCB won by 38 runs

Batting Highlights: RCB’s batting lineup shone brightly, particularly through the efforts of Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers. Maxwell top-scored with a blistering 78 runs off just 49 balls, boasting an impressive strike rate of 159.18, while smashing 9 boundaries and 3 sixes. AB de Villiers provided solid support, finishing unbeaten on 76 runs off just 34 deliveries, delivering a powerhouse performance with his own array of 9 fours and 3 sixes. Other contributors included Devdutt Padikkal with 25 runs and captain Virat Kohli, who had an uncharacteristically quiet outing, scoring only 5 runs before being dismissed.

Kolkata's bowling attack struggled to contain RCB's firepower, with Varun Chakravarthy standing out as the pick of bowlers for KKR, claiming 2 wickets for 39 runs in his 4 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders Response: In response, KKR failed to build momentum and lost their wickets at crucial junctures. Despite a spirited attempt from Eoin Morgan (29) and Andre Russell (31), the team never quite got the chase on track, succumbing to RCB’s disciplined bowling. Nitish Rana's initial 18 and Shubman Gill’s 21 were not enough to anchor the innings firmly. Ultimately, KKR finished their innings at 166/8 in 20 overs, with Harshal Patel emerging as RCB's leading wicket-taker with 2 wickets for just 17 runs in his 4 over spell.

Bowling Highlights: Besides Patel’s brilliance, RCB's bowlers maintained tight control over the run flow. Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar picked up key wickets at crucial times, further diminishing KKR’s chances of a successful chase.

Conclusion: The match was a display of sheer dominance by RCB, reflecting their preparedness and form in the tournament. With this victory, RCB not only solidified their position in the points table but also sent a strong message to their competitors within the league. The standout performances from Maxwell and de Villiers will certainly be remembered as RCB marches forward in IPL 2021, while KKR will have to regroup and strategize effectively for the matches ahead.

As the excitement builds towards the next encounters, fans can only anticipate more thrilling action from the IPL!


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