IPL 2023: Predicting 3 Most Run Scorers in Today's RCB vs RR Match

On 23 April 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing IPL. The 32nd match will take place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB are coming off after a 24-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS). While RR are coming off after a defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

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However, in this rivalry, RR have the upper hand (4 wins) at this stadium. So, Sanju Samson and his men will look for another top performance. Meanwhile, a high-scoring game is expected to happen due to the pitch condition and small boundaries. Star batters of both teams might score big runs in this clash.    

Also Read: RCB vs RR, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Here are the possible three most run scorers in the RCB vs RR clash in IPL 2023

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1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's IPL Records and Stats

This former RCB skipper has been enjoying a good IPL so far with the bat. In six matches, Virat Kohli has scored 279 runs, at an average of 55.80. He has smashed four fifties also. However, sometimes, he has been criticised for his overall strike rate. Currently, Kohli is in the third spot in the race for the Orange Cap. 

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In the last match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Virat Kohli scored 59 runs off 47 balls, including five fours and one six. He also stitched a partnership of 137 runs for the first wicket with Faf du Plessis. So, with such a consistency of form, fans can hope for another top knock from the star batter against RR.        

2. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler's IPL Records and Stats

This star batter from England has been an integral part of RR over the years. Last year, he won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the tournament. Even this year, Jos Buttler has scored 244 runs in six matches, at an average of 40.66. He has scored three fifties also and is currently in the fifth position in the race for this year’s Orange Cap.

In the last match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Buttler played a very slow knock as he scored 40 runs off 41 balls. The pitch was tricky and slow but still, it was surprising to see a better like him scoring at such a slow pace. So, fans will hope for a better-paced knock against RCB on a good batting pitch of M Chinnaswamy.        

3. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis' IPL Records and Stats

The RCB skipper has been in terrific form since the start of IPL 2023. In six matches, Faf du Plessis has scored 343 runs, at an average of 68.60. He has scored four fifties so far. Currently, he is leading the race for the Orange Cap this season. Especially, at Chinnaswamy Stadium, he has been a force to reckon with.

Despite playing as an impact player due to his injury in the ribs in the last match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Faf du Plessis scored 84 runs off 56 balls, including five fours and five sixes. So, the home crowd will want another top knock from the skipper when they will take on Sanju Samson and his men.