Stat-blast: Key numbers ahead of RCB vs RR

In the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, RCB will go head-to-head against one of its oldest rivals, Rajasthan Royals, a side that has displayed renewed vim and vigour since 2022 and is firmly placed on top of the IPL 2023 points table.

Putting on special green jerseys for today’s clash, the Royal Challengers Bangalore would hope to replicate the success that they found against the Punjab Kings where their bowlers were bang on their money after an imperious start by their openers Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli. With all said and done, here are a few numbers that would be the perfect tone-setter for this blockbuster Battle Royale.

Head-to-head:

Matches played: 27

RCB – 13

RR - 12

Highest scorers for RCB vs RR:

Dinesh Karthik has the most runs for an RCB batter against the Rajasthan Royals from the Bengaluru camp with a tally of 614 runs scored at an average of 32.31.

Virat Kohli has also enjoyed a good run against RR with 600 runs to his name, including a best knock of 72*.

Bowlers who turned the game on its head:

Harshal Patel aces the list of wicket-takers against the Rajasthan Royals with a tally of 15 wickets at an economy rate of 7.60.

Spells that would go down in history: 

Anil Kumble’s figures of 5/5 from his spell of 3.1 overs in 2009 still remains the best bowling figures by an RCB bowler against Rajasthan Royals.

KP Apanna’s 4/19 against the Royals was another sublime spell that left Rajasthan batters in a web of terrific spin bowling.