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

It was a sweet outing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore the last time they played the mighty Rajasthan Royals as Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed stitched an instrumental partnership that changed the fate of the game completely.

It was a sweet turnaround of affairs from the jaws of a tottering defeat as Yuzvendra Chahal pulled off a sublime showdown to reduce the Challengers to 62 for 4, while chasing a momentous 170. However, things won’t be easy as the two formidable forces clash again with so much on the line.

Let us take you through a series of stats that you should know just ahead of the second chapter of the royal challenge that would see two juggernauts meet.

Head-to-head

Both sides have been in fine touch so far and will be eager to continue their momentum in the ongoing edition of the tournament. Despite RCB’s collapse against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last game, their line-up comprises a slew of big names in world cricket who can turn any given game in their favour in the flash of an eye.

Royal Challengers Bangalore – 13

Rajasthan Royals – 10

Highest run-scorers amongst active players:

Dinesh Karthik – 602 runs

Highest wickets taken amongst active players:

Yuzvendra Chahal – 18 wickets

Highest score in an innings for RCB against RR:

Devdutt Padikkal – 101*

The opener who smashed the highest knock for the Challengers will be featuring in the opposite ranks. However, it was a terrific showdown from Virat and Padikkal who cruised past RR without breaking a sweat.

Best bowling performance in an innings for RCB against RR:

Anil Kumble – 5/5

One of India’s most iconic spinners of all time also starred in the RCB ranks and was responsible for the most devastating bowling performance that left the Royals crumbling. It was a showdown for the ages as the record still stands for 14 years now.