18: RCB’s lucky number
May 18th has been a fortunate date for Royal Challengers Bangalore, as they have never lost a T20 match on this day in the IPL. In fact, they have won four matches on May 18th, including two against CSK. Virat Kohli has played a significant role in three of these victories.
65.63%: CSK’s dominance
C Chennai Super Kings have dominated the head-to-head rivalry with RCB, winning 21 of the 32 matches between the two teams, giving them a winning percentage of 65.63%. They have a particularly strong record at home in Chennai, where they have defeated RCB eight times in nine matches.
1: RCB’s thrilling win in 2019
In 2019, Royal Challengers Bangalore pulled off a thrilling one-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in a last-ball cliffhanger at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 162, CSK were in trouble early on, losing four wickets within the powerplay. However, MS Dhoni played a stunning innings of 84 off 48 deliveries, including seven sixes, to bring his team within striking distance of the target. Ultimately, CSK fell short by just two runs.
37: Jadeja’s onslaught against Harshal Patel
In 2021, Ravindra Jadeja launched a brutal assault on Harshal Patel in the 20th over of CSK’s innings in Mumbai, hitting five sixes and a four to score 37 runs off the over. This remains the joint-most expensive over in IPL history.
413: Dhoni’s brilliance at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
MS Dhoni has an exceptional record at the Chinnaswamy Stadium against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, having scored 413 runs at a strike rate of 174.3. He has registered four half-centuries in 10 innings against RCB at this venue.
10.2 vs 8.7: RCB’s batting prowess vs CSK’s bowling efficiency
Royal Challengers Bangalore have a run rate of 10.2 in the 2023 IPL season, the third-best in the league. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have the most restrictive bowling unit, with an economy rate of 8.7.
37 vs 17: RCB’s powerplay dominance
RCB have been aggressive in the powerplay, hitting 37 sixes compared to CSK’s 17. This has given them a significant advantage in the early stages of the innings.
592 vs 300: RCB’s opening partnership vs CSK’s struggles
The opening partnership of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis has been a major strength for RCB, with the duo amassing 592 runs at a strike rate of 174.1. In contrast, CSK have struggled at the top of the order, with their opening stand producing just 300 runs at an average of 23.1 and a strike rate of 130.4.
224.7: Rajat Patidar’s dominance against spin
Rajat Patidar has been a key player for RCB in the latter stages of the tournament, and he has been particularly effective against spin bowling. He has scored 182 runs off just 81 deliveries against spinners at a strike rate of 224.7, making him one of the most dangerous batsmen against spin in the competition.
