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

The Royal Challengers Bangalore will be up against the Mumbai Indians as both sides chase an all-important win for contrasting objectives. The Challengers have secured two wins so far from three contests while the Mumbai Indians are still to open their account.

Before we take a step forth into the latest instalment of this long-standing rivalry, let us take a look at the all-important numbers between RCB and MI.

Head-to-head

Both the teams have clawed at each other in quite a fierce manner but the numbers are tipped by an inch more towards the Mumbai Indians. The last time these two teams met, RCB razed through the Mumbai lineup, securing a 54 runs win as their bowlers wreaked absolute havoc.

Royal Challengers Bangalore – 12

Mumbai Indians – 17

Highest score:

Abraham Benjamin de Villiers has always been a significant force in the heart of RCB’s batting and it was the same South African beast who made it possible for RCB to rack up a momentous 235 on the cards. It was a run-fest altogether as Mumbai inched closer to the target but a late slide helped RCB to walk away with the bragging rights.

Royal Challengers Bangalore – 235

Mumbai Indians – 213

Highest run-scorers amongst active players:

Virat Kohli – 721 runs

Highest wickets taken amongst active players:

Harshal Patel – 18 wickets

Last 5 matches:

Royal Challengers leads the contest with numbers of 3-2.

Batting first:

Royal Challengers Bangalore has bagged 6 wins.

Mumbai Indians managed to secure 10 wins.

Batting second:

Royal Challengers Bangalore has registered 6 wins.

Mumbai Indians has managed to win 9 games.