IPL 2021, KKR vs RCB Match 31 Live Updates: Kolkata, Bangalore clash in Abu Dhabi : Rashtra News
When IPL 2021 was suspended earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eoin Morgan-led KKR were placed seventh in the points table with just two wins under their belt. So, KKR will hope for a better run in the second phase in UAE as they look to get back in the play-off race.
Virat Kohli-led RCB, meanwhile, restart their campaign in third place with 10 points from 7 matches and are well-placed to finish in the top four. But they still haven’t sealed the spot.
The last time the two teams met in IPL, RCB thumped KKR in the reverse fixture when Kohli’s men set a target of 205 on a tricky Chennai wicket and restricted the opposition to 166 to claim a 38-run win.
And the last time the two teams met in Abu Dhabi at Sheikh Zayed Stadium during IPL 2020, RCB restricted KKR to a paltry 84/8 in 20 overs and eased to an 8-wicket victory.
While RCB has the number on KKR in the last three meetings, the Kolkata based franchise edges the Bengaluru-based franchise 14-13 in the 27 meetings between the two teams in IPL. So, RCB will look to make the double over their opponents to level the head-to-head battle and inch closer to securing a play-off berth.
Here myKhel brings the live updates of IPL 2021, Match 31, KKR vs RCB:
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06-27 pm
RCB are currently on a five-match losing run in IPL games held in the UAE, their longest such streak there; the last time they won an IPL game in the UAE however was against KKR in October 2020. Kohli’s men will hope to break that losing streak in UAE.
06-16 pm
The coin toss is just 45 minutes away. Will RCB hand Sri Lanka leg-spinner his IPL debut? Will KKR start Tim Southee or prefer his compatriot Lockie Ferguson? Let’s find out soon.
06-01 pm
The last time the two sides clashed, RCB duo AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell hit KKR bowlers all around the park. Will we see the repeat of that tonight?
The last time #RCB took on #KKR in the #VIVOIPL, the duo of @Gmaxi_32 & @ABdeVilliers17 dazzled with the bat. ⚡💪
As we get ready for tonight’s #KKRvRCB clash, let’s relive how the things unfolded during their last encounter 🎥 👇
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 20, 2021
05-48 pm
There will also be a change in colour as RCB, who are known to stand for cause with their go-green initiative, will be in blue kits for tonight’s match as they pay tribute to the COVID warriors.
RCB’s Tribute to Covid Warriors
They’ve fought fearlessly and tirelessly to help all of us fight the Covid pandemic. This one is for you, Frontline Warriors. ❤️🙌🏻#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2021 #1Team1Fight pic.twitter.com/QNKttE47I3
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 20, 2021
05-38 pm
There are few players who are closing in on milestones and Virat Kohli will be one of them as the skipper will be making his 200th appearance for RCB tonight.
12th Man Army wishes Virat Kohli on 200 IPL matches
Here’s how our fans wished their beloved superstar on an incredible milestone with RCB. 🙌🏻#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2021 #KKRvRCB #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/pWq2AhNQjX
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 20, 2021
05-33 pm
KKR replaced Pat Cummins with New Zealand pacer Tim Southee. But will the Kiwi quick make the 11? We’ll find out about that and the whole team combination at the toss which is scheduled to take place at 7 PM IST.
05-21 pm
Kohli’s RCB have brought in five players as replacements with Tim David, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, George Garton and Akash Deep coming in for Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Daniel Sams, Finn Allen and Washington Sundar. So, it will be interesting to see how RCB line-up.
05-02 pm
As far as IPL 2021 form is concerned, KKR are in seventh place after winning just 2 of their 7 matches, while RCB are well-placed in third with 5 wins in 7 matches. But both sides lost their last fixture before the IPL 2021 was suspended in May.
04-56 pm
In the head-to-head battles, KKR hold a slight edge as they have won 14 of 27 meetings with RCB. But the Bangalore-based franchise have beaten the Kolkata side in the last three meetings, including the reverse fixture in Chennai and their last meeting at today’s venue, where they restricted KKR to 84/8 during IPL 2020.
04-52 pm
The match is scheduled to start at 7-30 PM IST. But, before that let’s dig into the previous meetings between the two sides and where they stand ahead of their IPL 2021 second phase campaign.
04-42 pm
Hello all and good evening! Welcome to the live updates of Match 31 of IPL 2021 as Kolkata Knight Riders clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the heat of Abu Dhabi.
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