IPL chairman Brijesh Patel watches the match with the IPL trophy not far from him, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2021, Abu Dhabi, September 20, 2021 © BCCI

Venkatesh Iyer looked fluent and stayed unbeaten on IPL debut, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2021, Abu Dhabi, September 20, 2021 © BCCI

Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill tap gloves during their opening stand, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2021, Abu Dhabi, September 20, 2021 © BCCI