IPL 2021: Venkatesh Iyer shines on debut as all-round KKR crush Virat Kohli's RCB by 9 wickets

Chasing a mere 92-run target, KKR had the best possible start as both of their openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer displayed brilliant temperament and stunning flowing shots in the powerplay to help the team cross the finishing line in just 10 overs.

Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy heroics with the ball was followed by masterful batting from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opening batsmen as they crushed Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB) by 9 wickets, chasing the target of 92 in just 10 overs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter in Abu Dhabi at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday (September 20).

Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer played innings of 48 and 41* respectively for Knight Riders. Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal got the only wicket for the RCB. With this victory, KKR has registered their third win of the season while RCB suffered their third defeat of IPL 2021.

Chasing 92, KKR had the best possible start as both of their openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer displayed brilliant temperament and stunning flowing shots in the powerplay. They propelled KKR to 56 runs in the first six overs.