Most Runs Against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL History
Most Runs Against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL History:Rajasthan Royals (RR), the inaugural IPL champions in 2008 under the legendary Shane Warne, have faced some of the greatest batters in IPL history. Over the years, many top players have consistently performed against RR, scoring heavily and playing match-winning innings. Below is a list of the top five batters with the most runs against Rajasthan Royals in IPL history.
Most Runs vs Rajasthan Royals in IPL
Now that there is clarity on why we are looking at runs against RR, here are the top 5 run-scorers against them:
PLAYER | INNS | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | HIGH SCORE | NOT OUTS | 100S/50S |
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Virat Kohli | 30 | 764 | 30.56 | 120.12 | 113* | 5 | 1/4 |
KL Rahul | 16 | 713 | 50.92 | 132.52 | 95* | 2 | 0/7 |
Shikhar Dhawan | 24 | 679 | 32.33 | 129.82 | 86* | 3 | 0/7 |
AB de Villiers | 20 | 652 | 46.57 | 147.17 | 79* | 6 | 0/8 |
Dinesh Karthik | 29 | 641 | 29.13 | 132.98 | 97* | 7 | 0/3 |
Suresh Raina | 23 | 630 | 27.39 | 134.61 | 98 | 0 | 0/4 |
David Warner | 16 | 583 | 38.86 | 128.13 | 77 | 1 | 0/5 |
MS Dhoni | 24 | 553 | 42.53 | 129.50 | 75* | 11 | 0/2 |
Faf du Plessis | 17 | 550 | 32.35 | 131.57 | 73 | 0 | 0/4 |
Rohit Sharma | 28 | 547 | 19.53 | 124.31 | 73 | 0 | 0/2 |
#1. Virat Kohli – 764 Runs in 28 Innings
Virat Kohli, one of the greatest Indian batters, has been exceptional against RR. Topping the list of players with the most runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL history, he has accumulated 764 runs in 28 innings at an average of 30.56 and a strike rate of 120.12.
- Highest Score: 113
- 50s: 4
- Primary Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Kohli has played some match-winning knocks against Rajasthan, making him one of the most dominant players in this rivalry.
#2. KL Rahul – 713 Runs in 16 Innings
KL Rahul, known for his consistency, has amassed 713 runs in just 16 innings against RR. His impressive performances have come while playing for multiple IPL franchises.
#3. Shikhar Dhawan – 679 Runs in 24 Innings
Shikhar Dhawan, one of the most successful opening batters in IPL history, has scored 679 runs in 24 innings against Rajasthan Royals.
- Average: 32.33
- Strike Rate: 129.82
- Highest Score: 86*
- 50s: 7
- Teams Represented: Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Delhi Capitals
Dhawan’s ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed has made him a constant threat to RR’s bowling attack.
#4. AB de Villiers – 652 Runs
The South African maestro AB de Villiers has tormented Rajasthan Royals with his breathtaking stroke play. In just 20 innings, he has scored 652 runs at a staggering average of 46.57 and a strike rate of 147.17.
Primary Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Highest Score: 79*
50s: 8
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#4. Dinesh Karthik – 679 Runs
Dinesh Karthik has been a dependable wicketkeeper-batsman in the IPL and has contributed significantly against Rajasthan Royals.
- Average: 30.00
- Strike Rate: 134.32
- 50s: 3
- Not Outs: 7
His ability to finish games and play under pressure has been crucial against RR.
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