IPL 2021: KKR vs RCB- Best Combined XI Of Kolkata Knight Riders And Royal Challengers Bangalore

In the 31st match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on September 20 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

When the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 ended both the teams had contrary outings. On one side the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) had won 5 out of 7 games and were placed at number 3 spot. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were placed at the 7th spot with only 4 points in their bag. The Eoin Morgan-led side managed to win only 2 out of 7 games played in the league.

Meanwhile, this will be the second time KKR will be facing RCB in IPL 2021. The first match between the teams took place in Chennai on April 18, 2021, and RCB won that game by 38 runs. Notably, RCB posted huge 204 runs on the board which team Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR) was unable to chase.

In this article, we will do an interesting assignment and will try to form the best-combined XI from the stacked lineups of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

IPL 2021: KKR vs RCB- Best Combined XI Of Kolkata Knight Riders And Royal Challengers Bangalore

Virat Kohli (C)

The captain of team Royal Challengers Bangalore Virat Kohli is the easiest choice to include in the best-combined XI of Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli is the highest run-scorer in the history of the tournament and is one of the most consistent batsmen.

He has been opening for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and has done a decent job with the bat.

Virat Kohli scored 198 runs in 7 matches at an average of 33.00 and a strike rate of 121.47. Under him, the Bangalore franchise performed exceptionally well in the first phase of the Indian T20 league.

Devdutt Padikkal

Virat Kohli opening the innings with Devdutt Padikkal turned out to be an excellent decision for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise.

It’s always delightful to watch the future of Indian cricket Devdutt Padikkal batting alongside the Current Indian captain and one of the best batsmen of the generation; Virat Kohli.

Devdutt Padikkal played 6 games for the Virat Kohli-led RCB in the first phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and he managed to smash 195 runs in 6 matches at an average of 39.00 and strike rate of 152.34. Also, he successfully registered a remarkable century in his name.

Rahul Tripathi

Rahul Tripathi is one of the most underrated batsmen in the Indian Premier League ( IPL). He is an extremely talented cricketer and if provided with the right opportunities then Tripathi can be a game-changer for any team.

Rahul Tripathi can play destructive knock at a massive strike rate in the shorter format of the game.

Rahul Tripathi was part of all 7 games Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) played in the first phase of IPL 2021 and scored 187 runs at an average of 26.71 and strike rate of 135.50.

Glenn Maxwell

The explosive Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell was going through a rough patch in the Indian Premier League ( IPL) before arriving at the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp. He faced heavy criticism from fans and experts for not performing well for IPL teams. However, things completely changed when he joined hands with two of the best batsman of the generation Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers.

Glenn Maxwell had an exceptional outing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. As the explosive batsman managed to score 223 runs in 7 games at an average of 37.16 and strike rate of 144.80

AB de Villiers (wk)

The 37-year-old former Proteas cricketer is one of the most loved cricketers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playing for RCB throughout the years AB De Villiers has got a massive fan following and his partnership with Virat Kohli is one thing that every fan wants to see in the Indian Premier League.

So far AB De Villiers has done a good job for team Royal Challengers Bangalore ( RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, As in 7 games, he scored 207 runs. He averaged 51.75 with the bat and smashed these runs at an outstanding strike rate of 164.28.

Andre Russell

Dre Russ is a must-have player in playing XI whenever he is available for selection especially in the T20 format of the game. The destructive West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is the kind of player who can change the game and turn it into the favour of his team in the span of one or two overs.

In the first phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Andre Russell smashed 163 runs at an average of 27.16 and a strike rate of 155.23. Also, he bagged 7 wickets with his medium-pace deliveries.

Sunil Narine

The West Indies mystery spinner is regarded as one of the most successful bowlers in the history of T20 cricket. He has a simple yet complicated action that often troubles the batsman.

It doesn’t matter a batter batting in the crease is set or is in red hot form, Sunil Narine can dismiss the batsman in any given conditions. During bowling his spells he looks extremely confident and has been seen backing his skills whenever he gets into trouble.

In the first phase of IPL 2021, KKR spinner Sunil Narine picked 3 wickets in 4 games at an average, economy, and strike rate of 37.33, 7.00, and 32.00. These stats really don’t depict the potential Narine has got under his belt.

Varun Chakravarthy

The 30-year-old Varun Chakravarthy is currently the only good mystery spinner available in the India national cricket team. Varun Chakravarthy has seen immense success in his career since he started representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Varun picked 7 wickets in 7 games in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Also after a good run in the Indian Premier League ( IPL), Varun Chakravarthy has successfully found his place in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021 event.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Things are not going well for one of the most experienced spinners of the team India Yuzvendra Chahal. He has been not included in India’s T20 World Cup 2021 squad despite being the most successful Indian bowler in the history of T20 Internationals.

He will have a point to prove in the second phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and is expected to do well in slow UAE surface. In Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Yuzi Chahal picked 4 Wickets in 7 games at an average economy and strike rate of 47.50, 8.26 and 34.50.

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj is undoubtedly the most improved pacer in recent times. With his continuous improvement and impressive run, Siraj was granted a place in India’s playing XI in Test cricket in the marquee Test series against England national cricket team.

In the first phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Mohammed Siraj picked 6 wickets in 7 games with his raw pace and good line and length deliveries.

Prasidh Krishna

The 25-year-old pacer Prasidh Krishna is the future of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the India National Cricket Team. His raw pace and wicket-taking abilities have led him to get a permanent slot in the playing XI for Kolkata Knight Riders, Also he recently got his maiden One Day Internationals call-up against England and he impressed everyone by picking 6 Wickets in 3 games including a 4-wicket haul.

Prasidh Krishna looked amazing in the first half of the tournament as he managed to scalp 8 wickets in 7 games at an average, economy, and strike rate of 30.37, 9.16, and 19.87.

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