IPL 2021: Top Performers In KKR v RR Fixture
In the 54th match of IPL 2021, Rajasthan Royals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah on 7th October.
KKR v RR is a rather closely fought rivalry where Kolkata has 12 wins out of 24 matches played, one being abandoned.
KKR v RR: Head-to-Head:
- Total – 24
- Kolkata Knight Riders – 12
- Rajasthan Royals – 11
- No Result - 1
In the last five encounters, Knight Riders have won thrice. However, in the last match, Rajasthan defeated the Eoin Morgan-led side by six wickets.
Most Runs In KKR v RR Fixture:
1) Ajinkya Rahane - Although the opening batter last played for Rajasthan in 2019, he has still scored the most runs in this fixture - 338. Rahane, in 13 matches, averaged 26 while playing against Kolkata for the Royals.
2) Shane Watson - The Australian all-rounder scored 304 runs in the KKR v RR fixture. Watson was last part of this rivalry back in 2015 and played 10 matches. He averaged 33.77 against Kolkata.
Most Wickets In KKR v RR Fixture:
1) Sunil Narine - The West Indian spinner has bagged 10 wickets in 14 matches against Rajasthan Royals at an average of 41.50.
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2) Shakib Al Hasan - The Bangladeshi all-rounder has played just six games and was last part of this rivalry in 2015. Shakib has taken nine wickets at an average of 17 against Rajasthan.