Stat-blast: All the key stats from RCB vs KKR

Shaking off a slow start to the campaign, the Royal Challengers Bangalore will be raring to regain their momentum that has been in their sails for the last couple of years. They will be locking horns against the mighty Kolkata Knight Riders for the second contest of IPL 2022.

This rivalry is not new to the IPL ranks and will simply be writing the latest chapter of this prolonged feud with two new captains eager to take a step further in the right direction. Both the outfits will be coming to this contest with their new captains dishing out a solid performance in their individual games.

The history of the game savours a rich harvest over the years and has been bedecked with a handful of intriguing numbers. Before the game starts, let’s take you through the numbers games that may fascinate you before the electrifying blockbuster.

Head-to-head:

The two opponents share a rivalry that dates back to the very first day of the tournament’s history. In the latest edition of the contest, KKR had the last laugh as they chased down a modest total of 139 with a late twist in the tale.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 13

Kolkata Knight Riders: 16

Highest score:

In a high-octane run-fest at the Eden Gardens in 2019, Royal Challengers Bangalore prevailed by a slender margin as Virat Kohli and Moeen Ali blitzed the Knights. Kohli racked up a phenomenal century which was the last ton to be scored against KKR in the history of the tournament. The Knights did manage to set upon a hot pursuit but fell short of the magical figures by 10 runs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 213

Punjab Kings: 222

Highest run-scorers amongst active players:

Virat Kohli – 774 runs

Highest wickets taken amongst active players:

Karn Sharma – 17 wickets

Last 5 matches:

Royal Challengers Bangalore won 3 games.

Kolkata Knight Riders won 2 games.

Batting first:

Royal Challengers Bangalore won 3 games.

Kolkata Knight Riders won 7 games.

Batting second:

Royal Challengers Bangalore won 10 games.

Kolkata Knight Riders won 10 games.