IPL 6: Match 50 – RR vs PWI– A statistical preview

In the four matches played between these two teams, Rajasthan Royals have a 3-1 win-loss record over the Pune Warriors India. Ever since winning the very first meeting between the two teams in 2011, RR has a stranglehold over Pune as they won both their matches in 2012.

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When the two teams met earlier this season, Pune Warriors India registered their first-ever win over RR when they restricted the visitors to 145 and chased the required runs in 18.4 overs to registering a rare seven-wicket win.

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The three worst bowling analysis in an innings this year belong to the Warriors’ bowlers. Ashok Dinda features twice in the list (4 overs for 52 against RCB and 4 overs for , and Mitchell Marsh once, when he bowled three overs for 56. His captain saved him from further humiliation by not bowling him out on that occasion.

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The following statistic shows how penetrative PWI’s bowling has been. Robin Uthappa, Pune Warriors’ wicketkeeper, has only five dismissals to his name in 11 matches.

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The Rajasthan Royals have an impressive record at home, winning 21 of their 30 IPL matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

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What’s next in store for teams: Rajasthan Royals will remain at home to take on the Delhi Daredevils next on May 7.

Meanwhile Pune Warriors India travel back home to host defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on May 9.