Russell has been the team's go-to man and his possible absence might hurt the home team big.
This was Royals' second victory of the season in seven games after losing a last-ball thriller to CSK less than 48 hours back.
Man of the Match de Villiers said that he was waiting a long time to return to form after an inconsistent run so far in the season.
As it was his team's first offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Kohli was fined Rs 12 lakh on Saturday.
Kohli was a relieved man after Royal Challengers finally snapped a six-match losing streak in this IPL with an eight-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab.
Kohli (67) in the company of AB de Villiers (59 not out) scripted a superb run chase, sharing a 85-run stand to lay the foundation.
In 174 chase, Virat Kohli and Ab de Villiers smashed half-century to take their team to the victory line for the first time this season.
Kolkata's consistency has taken a beating after two defeats on the trot, first in Chennai and then against Delhi Capitals while Chennai have continued to do win matches somehow.
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Alzarri, who took a record 6 for 12 on his debut was hammered for 53 off three overs, primarily due to 28 runs conceded in the 13th over that changed the game.
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