IPL 2023 | RR vs RCB | Head-to-Head Record
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored the quickest fifty in the history of IPL vs KKR (Source: AP Photo)
The race for a Playoff spot is heating up as Rajasthan Royals (RR) lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Match No. 60 of the sixteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The' Royals' battle will occur at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur at 3.30 PM IST. However, before the game goes live, here is a look at the RR vs RCB head-to-head record.
But before diving into the head-to-head record of the two, let us see how these two sides have fared in IPL 2023 so far.
RR in IPL 2023
It's been a season of ups and downs for the inaugural IPL champions RR as they have played 12 matches with six victories and six defeats. With 12 points and a positive net run rate of 0.633, they are placed in the fourth position in the table.
RR Last Match in IPL 2023
After losing their previous five of the six encounters, RR returned to winning ways in some style in their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match No. 56 at Eden Gardens.
Skipper Sanju Samson won the toss, and the Royals opted to field first. Venkatesh Iyer scored 57, while Yuzvendra Chahal spun his web as he surpassed Dwayne Bravo (183) to become the leading wicket-taker in the league's history with 187 scalps. He delivered a solid spell of 4/25 (4) as the home side got restricted to just 149/8 in 20 overs.
In reply, young Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with belligerent hitting as he hammered an unbeaten 98 off just 47 with the help of 13 fours and five maximums. During his sensational knock, he smashed the fastest-ever IPL fifty in just 13 deliveries. The visitors completed the chase in just 13.1 overs with the loss of a solitary wicket. Jaiswal grabbed the Player of the Match award for his brutal innings.
RCB in IPL 2023
It's been a typical league-stage performance from RCB yet again, as they have played 11 games with just five wins and six losses. With 10 points and an NRR of -0.345, they are placed in the sixth spot in the table.
RCB Last Match in IPL 2023
The Royal Challengers played their last match against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match No. 54 in Mumbai, where the visitors suffered a 6-wicket loss in a high-scoring encounter.
Captain Rohit Sharma won the toss, and the home side elected to field first. Skipper Faf du Plessis and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell struck 65 and 68 runs, respectively, while Dinesh Karthik played a cameo of 30 off 18 as the Bangalore-based franchise reached a total of 199/6 in 20 overs. Pacer Jason Behrendorff was the pick of the MI bowlers for his spell of 3/36 (4).
In reply, wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan smashed 42 off 21, but Suryakumar Yadav stole the show with his blistering knock. The right-handed batter slammed 83 off just 35 with seven fours and six sixes, while youngster Nehal Wadhera hit an unbeaten 52 off 34 as MI chased down their target with 21 balls to spare. Suryakumar was awarded the Player of the Match award for his sensational innings.
RR vs RCB, Head-to-Head
RR vs RCB, Head-to-Head (Overall IPL)
Both sides have met each other 28 times in the league's history, with RR winning on 12 occasions and RCB on 14. 2 encounters ended with no result.
Head-to-Head
Matches: 28
Rajasthan Royals won: 12
Royal Challengers won: 14
No Result: 2
RR vs RCB, IPL 2023
Latest face-off: RR vs RCB
Both teams last met in Match No. 32 of the ongoing IPL in Bangalore, where the hosts won the contest by a margin of 7 runs.
Visiting skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first. RCB captain Faf du Plessis continued his solid form as he struck 62 off 39, while Maxwell slammed 77 off just 44 as the Royal Challengers posted 189/9 on the board. Pacers Sandeep Sharma and Trent Boult picked up two wickets each for RR.
Chasing 190, Jaiswal hit 47 off 37 while his opening partner Jos Buttler bagged a two-ball duck. Former RCB player Devdutt Padikkal scored 52 off 34, with Dhruv Jurel playing a cameo of 34* off just 16, but it wasn't enough as the Royals fell just short of their target. Seamer Harshal Patel was the standout bowler for his side, with figures of 3/32 (4).
Brief Score, RR vs RCB, IPL 2023 - Match 32
Royal Challengers Bangalore - 189/9 (20 overs)
Highest Scorer: Glenn Maxwell - 77 (44)
Best Bowling: Trent Boult - 2/41 (4 overs)
Rajasthan Royals - 182/6 (20 overs)
Highest Scorer: Devdutt Padikkal - 52 (34)
Best Bowling: Harshal Patel - 3/32 (4 overs)
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