IPL 6: Match 23 - RR vs MI - A statistical preview

In all the matches played between these two franchises, Mumbai Indians leads Rajasthan Royals by 5-4 as far as win-loss record is concerned in ten matches, with one match being abandoned. In matches at Jaipur though, the teams have met on four occasions with both teams sharing two matches apiece.

In IPL 2012, the Mumbai Indians robbed the Rajasthan Royals both home and away; they won the home fixture by 27 runs and then thumped Rajasthan Royals by a 10-wicket margin at Jaipur.

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In 10 matches, Rohit Sharma has scored the most number of runs for Mumbai against Royals. He has scored 302 runs at an average of 33.55.

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Royals have won 21 of their 31 home matches; a victory percentage of 67%, which is highest in the history of the IPL. Second is Chennai Super Kings with the impressive home record of 25 wins from 38 matches, a victory percentage of 65%.

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Previously, 2009 was Dinesh Karthik’s most productive year in IPL; he scored 288 runs in 13 innings that season. However, in just four innings this season, he has already smashed 224 runs. You can bet on him to make this season his best in IPL.

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Both the Royals’ wicketkeepers Sanju Samson and Dishant Yagnik are ranked second behind only MS Dhoni in the list of wicketkeepers with the most dismissals in an innings in this season of IPL so far.

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What’s next in store for teams: Rajasthan Royals will travel down south to take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 20.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians will fly to the national capital for their away clash against the Delhi Daredevils the following day.