Stat-blast: All the key stats ahead of CSK vs RCB

In one of the most dynamic rivalries of IPL that will pit Red against Yellow, an in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore will be colliding with the Chennai Super Kings, who are scrambling for the missing piece that can save their flailing campaign.

Before the two teams collide, let us quickly take a glance at the top stats that can impact the fortunes of the blockbuster.

Head-to-head:

This rivalry has been overwhelmingly tipped in favour of the Chennai Super Kings given the dominant force that they are in the roster of the tournament. Out of the 28 games that have been played so far, Chennai has secured 18 wins while the Challengers have only managed to bag 9 victories. The last time these two teams met, Chennai managed to walk away with the bragging rights despite a couple of fine knocks from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal.

Royal Challengers Bangalore – 9

Chennai Super Kings – 18

Highest score:

In an unexpected outcome, the game that RCB managed to pile up their highest total against the Yellow Army didn’t end up in their favour. However, it was a classic display of aggression as Quinton de Kock, ABD and Mandeep Singh brewed up a devastating storm that laid waste to the CSK bowlers.

Royal Challengers Bangalore – 205

Chennai Super Kings – 208

Highest run-scorers amongst active players:

Virat Kohli – 948 runs

Highest wickets taken amongst active players:

Harshal Patel – 10 wickets

Last 5 matches:

Chennai Super Kings leads the rivalry in recent times with numbers of 3-2 in their favour.

Batting first:

Royal Challengers Bangalore has bagged 5 wins.

Chennai Super Kings managed to secure 11 wins.

Batting second:

Royal Challengers Bangalore has registered 4 wins.

Chennai Super Kings has managed to win 8 games.