IPL 6: Match 68 – SRH vs RR – A statistical preview

The only previous meeting that took place between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals was at Jaipur earlier in the season. James Faulkner’s five-wicket haul helped the hosts restrict the Sunrisers to 144 for nine. Then it was Shane Watson’s 53-ball 98* which helped the Royals chase down the target with 13 deliveries to spare, registering a comprehensive eight-wicket victory in the process.

Sunrisers have conceded just 6.68 runs per over at home, easily the best figures in the IPL for a team playing at home this season.

The Rajasthan Royals have won two of their three matches at the RGI Stadium, Hyderabad, so far in the IPL.

Shane Watson has scored 501 runs in the 13 matches for the Royals this season. He also proved his all-round credentials as he picked up 10 wickets as well.

James Faulkner, the find of the season for Royals this season, has 21 wickets to his name coupled with the best figures in the IPL this season – 5/20.

This season, the difference in the batting and bowling of Sunrisers is highlighted by the following stat: Sunrisers have the lowest scoring rate (7.02) and also the lowest economy rate (7.22) of all teams this season.

What’s next in store for teams:

With the completion of this tie, the Rajasthan Royals have finished their league fixtures this season. Though they have already qualified for the playoffs, they will only know about their opponent and the date of their playoff match when all the teams finish their respective fixtures.

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad stay put at home to play their final league fixture of the season against the Kolkata Knight Riders on May 19.