IPL 2021 Final CSK vs KKR- KKR's 3 Best Matches In The Tournament

Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021 final. The match takes place tonight (October 15) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. KKR defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator game and then crushed Delhi Capitals in the Qualifier 2 match to bag a place in the final.

During the group stage, Kolkata Knight Riders made a magnificent comeback in the UAE leg. After the first leg, KKR held the 7th spot in the points table with just 2 wins out of 7. However, the Eoin Morgan-led side won enough games during the second half to make it into the playoffs. Ahead of KKR’s final encounter, here we talk about their 3 best matches in IPL 2021.

IPL 2021 Final CSK vs KKR- KKR’s 3 Best Matches In The Tournament

3. KKR vs RCB at Sheikh Zayed Stadium

KKR vs RCB game during the UAE leg at Sheikh Zayed Stadium was one of the best games for the team. Showcasing an outstanding bowling show, KKR restricted RCB to just 92 all-out. Most of RCB’s batsmen lost wickets for single-digits. For KKR, Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell picked 3-wicket hauls. Lockie Ferguson also grabbed 2 wickets.

Later, the chase was a piece of cake for KKR. Opener Shubman Gill smacked 48 runs while his partner hit an unbeaten 41 to win the match by 9 wickets in just 10 overs. The victory in the opening game of UAE leg gave a big boost to KKR’s confidence in the tournament.

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2. KKR vs MI at Sheikh Zayed Stadium

KKR vs Mumbai Indians game during the UAE leg was another best match for the team. Batting first, MI posted 155-6 in 20 overs. Quinton de Kock was the team’s highest run-getter with 55 runs.

In response, KKR came out with an amazing batting show. Opener Venkatesh Iyer smacked 53 runs while one-down Rahul Tripathi scored unbeaten 74 runs. KKR easily reached the target in 15.1 overs and outplayed Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets.

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1. KKR vs RR at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

KKR’s match against Rajasthan Royals at Sharjah witnessed the former’s fabulous bowling and batting show. Batting first, KKR piled up 171-4 on the scoreboard. Opener Shubman Gill scored 56 runs while few other batsmen also played crucial knocks.

Later, KKR bowlers also crushed Rajasthan Royals’ batting. Shivam Mavi grabbed a 4-wicket haul while Lockie Ferguson picked 3 wickets. KKR bowled out of the opposition for just 85 runs in 16.1 overs and won the match by a big margin of 86 runs.