IPL 2021: Top Performers In RR vs MI Fixture

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In the 51st match of IPL 2021, Rajasthan Royals will face Mumbai Indians in Sharjah on 5th October. 

5-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians lead the head to head record against the 1st IPL champs Rajasthan Royals by 12-11. The last time these two teams met in the first leg, MI won by 7 wickets against RR at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

RR vs MI Head-to-Head:

• Total – 24
• Rajasthan Royals – 11
• Mumbai Indians – 12
• No result - 1

In the last five encounters, Rohit Sharma's MI has won 2 times, while RR has won thrice.

Most Runs In RR vs MI Fixture: 

1) Sanju Samson - Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson has the most runs to his name in the Rajasthan vs Mumbai fixture. Samson has 413 runs in 13 matches, averaging 34.41 at a strike rate of 148.02.

2) Kieron Pollard - Mumbai Indians and West Indian T20 legend Kieron Pollard is second on this list with 316 runs to his name in 18 matches, averaging 24.30 at a strike rate of 143.63.

Most Wickets In RR vs MI Fixture: 

1) Dhawal Kulkarni - This Indian pacer who has played in for Rajasthan & Mumbai. He has taken 17 wickets in 14 matches. His average is 23.64 with an economy of 8.20.

2) Jofra Archer - English star all-rounder comes second on this list who has played just 6 matches vs MI. This Rajasthan bowler has 12 wickets to his name, with an average of 13.66 at an economy of 6.83.