Rohit Sharma’s IPL Record and Stats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

As the Mumbai Indians get ready to play Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the focus will be on two players in particular. The battle between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has always been one amazing watch.

In 2024, the stakes are high for both teams with Mumbai Indians and Rohit Sharma set to be under the lens. Known to be slow starters, the five-time champions have posted just one win from four games in the IPL 2024 season.

In the previous game, Rohit Sharma scored a brisk 49 before losing his wicket to Axar Patel. The 36-year-old also needs to be in good form considering that he is set to lead India during the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma’s overall record against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Total Matches Played – 32

Runs Score – 793

Batting Average –27.34

Strike Rate – 135.32

100/50 – 0/7

Best Score – 94 (52)

Memorable Performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rohit Sharma’s best knock against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team came during the IPL 2018 season. The then Mumbai Indians skipper scored 94 runs from 52 balls to help his team score 213 runs and win by 46 runs.

Umesh Yadav’s wickets of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan had MI reeling at 0/2. The 108-run stand for the third wicket with Evin Lewis brought MI back into the contest. Rohit Sharma was dismissed by Corey Anderson in the final over of the innings.

Key battles for Rohit Sharma against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Reece Topley – Considering his height and his ability to swing the ball, Reece Topley could be a handful for Rohit Sharma. The veteran opener has been suspect against the left-arm pacer, especially in the early part of the innings. Reece Topley will be looking to put pressure on Rohit Sharma exactly the way Trent Boult did for Rajasthan Royals.

Mohammed Siraj – This battle between Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj will be one for the ages. Both stars will try to outdo each other in a bid to establish an early advantage for their team. Rohit Sharma will look to put pressure on Mohammed Siraj as the RCB bowler hasn’t been in the greatest of forms with the ball. 

Rohit Sharma’s Record and Stats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are one of Rohit Sharma’s favourite teams in the IPL. His 793 runs is the third-best by a batter against RCB with David Warner and MS Dhoni occupying the top two spots.