IPL 2018: Captains and their favorite oppositions

#3 – Rohit Sharma (vs Kolkata Knight Riders)

Rohit Sharma has come out on top often against a well-reputed Kolkata Knight Riders bowling attack

Rohit Sharma has been the star batsman by far for the two franchises he has played for – Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians. He features in the top 5 run-getters against many oppositions. But his was an easy one to pick and his rivalry with this opposition is well known.

If Kolkata Knight Riders have a poor head-to-head record against Mumbai Indians, it is largely due to Rohit’s exploits. Whether at the Wankhede or more so at the Eden Gardens, Rohit is one of the few batsmen who has enjoyed taking their much-famed bowling attack on with disdain.

Rohit has an incredible run aggregate against KKR, scoring 710 of them in 21 matches at an average of 47.33 and a strike rate of 137.33. A deadly combination indeed. Since a long time, he has been the highest run scorer against KKR. Suresh Raina overtook him yesterday, but soon enough you can expect Rohit to have the top honors again.