IPL 6: Match 55 – KXIP vs RR – A statistical preview
The two franchises have met 10 times so far in IPL, and Kings XI Punjab have only managed to win thrice while Rajasthan Royals have won the remaining seven matches. So, Kings XI Punjab will be keen to improve on their record against the Rajasthan Royals.
Kings XI Punjab are very good chasers as they have to their name the two highest successful chases this season. The two chases were very formidable targets of 185 set by Pune Warriors India, and 190 set by Royal Challengers Bangalore.
David Miller’s hundred against Royal Challengers Bangalore, scored off 38 balls, was the third fastest in the IPL and sixth-fastest in T20 cricket.
Spinners have largely been unsuccessful for Kings XI Punjab as they have only picked up six out of 48 wickets.
David Miller with 20 sixes in seven matches this season is third on the list of batsmen with most sixes. Chris Gayle leads the chart with 40 sixes, followed by Rohit Sharma, who has hit 25 sixes so far.
Kings XI Punjab have picked up the fewest wickets of all the teams this season– 52, including 4 runouts.
This is the fourth match Royals are playing in eight days. Only Royal Challengers had to go through such a hectic week in this IPL.
What’s next in store for teams: Kings XI Punjab will be next seen in action at home as they prepare to host Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 11.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals travel back home to take on the Chennai Super Kings the following day.