Best Strike Rate Against RCB
The free-scoring nature of T20 cricket combined with the batting-friendly nature of Indian wickets means that whenever the IPL is in town, cricket fans can expect to see big-hitting galore, with huge scores posted and sometimes even chased down.
When it comes to Royal Challengers Bangalore, their famed batting unit has usually been the one handing out the thrashing – everyone remembers Gayle, Kohli, and AB de Villiers making merry at the expense of a bunch of unfortunate bowlers.
However, there have been times when batsmen from other teams have given Bangalore a taste of their own medicine and taken the attack to them – here are the top 5 batsmen Highest batting rate against RCB in IPL matches:
Batsmen Best Strike Rate Against RCB in IPL
#5. Kieron Pollard (159.79)
The big-hitting West Indian has been the scourge of many IPL sides during his time with Mumbai Indians and has single-handedly won many a match thanks to his big hits. Unfortunately for Royal Challengers Bangalore, they have often borne the brunt of Pollard’s fury – in 20 innings against them, Pollard has amassed 473 runs at a strike rate of 159.79, a remarkable figure that puts him at number five on this list of batsmen with the best strike rate against RCB in IPL matches.
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#4. Yuvraj Singh (163.76)
Yuvraj Singh is the ultimate IPL journeyman – he has played for a whole host of IPL teams, and his impressive resume includes turning out for RCB for a single season as well! He scored in excess of 300 in 14 matches for Bangalore during the 2014 season, which was not one of his best years. However, some of his best years DID come at the expense of his former side while he was representing other IPL outfits – Yuvraj is in fourth place on this list of batsmen with Highest batting rate against RCB in IPL matches with 339 runs scored at a strike rate of 163.76 in 14 innings.
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#3. David Warner (165.18)
Perhaps it’s the prospect of beating his southern rivals that spurs David Warner on to play extremely well against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, but the Australian has enjoyed a personal purple patch whenever he has batted against them. With nearly 700 runs in 15 innings and a best of 100*, Warner has the third-best strike rate against RCB in IPL matches. The worrying bit about this for RCB is that Warner will be looking to improve on that number when the 2020 season of the IPL rolls around!
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#2. David Miller (167.33)
A man capable of some really big hits and someone who has really built a career out of being an accomplished finisher, it might surprise you to know that David Miller actually has the second-best strike rate against RCB in IPL matches. However, when you consider the fact that Miller holds the record for the fastest T20i century, and has even notched a ton against Bangalore, his inclusion in this list definitely makes sense.
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#1. Andre Russell (227.46)
In the midst of a short IPL career that has been absolutely blighted by injuries, Andre Russell has found the time to rocket to the top of pretty much every strike rate and six-hitting chart there is. A man blessed with phenomenal athleticism and unbelievable power, it’s not a surprise to learn that Russell has the best strike rate against RCB in IPL matches. In 9 innings against them, Russell actually averages 53.83 and strikes at a staggering 227.46. When the next season of the IPL actually starts, do keep an eye out for when Russell (and the rest of KKR) faces RCB because his strike rate is all set to go up!
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