RCB vs LSG: KL Rahul Record Against Royal Challengers Bangalore Overall & At M Chinnaswamy Stadium

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RCB vs LSG: As Lucknow Super Giants gear up to face Royal Challengers Bangalore at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, all eyes are on their captain, the prodigious KL Rahul. We take a look at his statistics against RCB overall and at the Chinnaswamy.

Hailing from Bengaluru himself, Rahul's journey in the IPL has seen him don the colours of various franchises, including RCB, where he began his IPL career back in 2013 and had a stint in 2016.

KL Rahul's record against RCB

• Matches: 15
• Innings: 14
• Not out: 5
• Highest score: 132*
• Average: 69.77
• Balls Faced: 436
• Strike rate: 144.03
• 100s: 1
• 50s: 3
• 0: 0
• 4s: 46
• 6s: 35

Also read: Virat Kohli's record against LSG overall and at M Chinnaswamy

In his IPL career-spanning encounters against RCB, Rahul has faced them on 15 occasions, amassing impressive numbers. With 436 balls faced, he boasts a striking average of 69.77 and a remarkable strike rate of 144.03.

His innings have included one majestic century and three vital half-centuries, showcasing his ability to dominate the RCB bowling attack. However, despite his overall prowess, Rahul's performances in the heart of Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium have left much to be desired.

Despite his familiarity with the venue and the opposition, Rahul's performances against RCB, particularly at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, have been a mixed bag.

KL Rahul record against RCB at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

• Runs: 157
• Matches: 5
• Innings: 5
• Not out: 1
• Highest score: 47
• Average: 39.25
• Balls faced: 111
• Strike rate: 141.44
• 100s: 0
• 50s: 0
• 0: 0
• 4s: 15
• 6s: 6

During his visits to M Chinnaswamy as a rival player, Rahul's numbers against RCB at their home ground tell a slightly different story. In five innings at the venue, he has managed to accumulate 157 runs at an average of 39.25, with a highest score of 47.

While maintaining a respectable strike rate of 141.44, Rahul is yet to notch up a half-century on this turf, a fact that might fuel his desire for redemption in front of his hometown crowd.

KL Rahul record against RCB at Chinnaswamy while playing for LSG

• Runs: 18
• Matches: 1
• Innings: 1
• Not out: 0
• Highest score: 18
• Average: 18.00
• Balls faced: 20
• Strike rate: 90.00
• 4s: 1
• 6s: 0

As Rahul leads LSG onto familiar territory at the Chinnaswamy, his performance against RCB in their previous encounter at this venue is noteworthy. In a solitary innings, he managed to muster 18 runs, albeit at a below-par strike rate of 90.00, highlighting the challenges he faces against his former team at their fortress.

Despite the odds stacked against him, KL Rahul's class and resilience make him a player to watch out for as he seeks to rewrite his narrative against RCB, both overall and at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in IPL 2024.