IPL 2021: Top Performers In RCB v CSK Fixture

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In the 35th match of IPL 2021, Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Chennai Super Kings in Sharjah on 24th September. 

The Dhoni vs Kohli encounter is one of the most awaited matches in an IPL season. The two have met each other 27 times across the seasons, where CSK has won 17 times and lost nine games. 

RCB v CSK Head-to-Head(H2H):

• Total – 27
• Royal Challengers Bangalore – 9
• Chennai Super Kings – 17
• No Result - 1

In the last five matches between the two teams, Dhoni has come out on top thrice. The previous match between CSK & RCB was a memorable one where Ravindra Jadeja smashed five sixes off Harshal Patel in an over, and the three-time IPL champions ended up winning by 69 runs. 

Most Runs In RCB v CSK Fixture: 

1) Virat Kohli - RCB captain has scored the most runs in RCB v CSK fixture - 895. Kohli averages 40.68 against Chennai Super Kings in 27 matches. 

2) MS Dhoni - CSK captain is the second-highest runs scorer in this fixture - 726. Dhoni has played 26 matches against RCB and is averaging 42.70. 

Most Wickets In RCB v CSK Fixture: 

1) Albie Morkel - The South African all-rounder last played against RCB in IPL 2012 and is still the highest wicket-taker in this fixture with 16 scalps. Morkel played 14 matches and averaged 22.06. 

2) Ravindra Jadeja - The star Indian all-rounder is the second-highest wicket-taker in the RCB v CSK fixture. Jadeja has taken 15 wickets in 16 matches he has played against Bangalore at an average of 17.86.