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Royal Challengers Bengaluru are one of the most followed teams in the Indian Premier League. It has gained popularity over the years, and one of the main reasons for this is the presence of the most popular cricketer, Virat Kohli. RCB has always picked the best batters at the auction, which is why they have always been a batting heavy side.
The biggest concern for RCB has been their bowling. Not just in the last 2–3 seasons but overall. Adding to that, the pitch nature of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is the home venue for RCB, is also a batting paradise. That is why batters from the opposition like to play against them. But here, we will talk about the five batters who have scored the most runs against RCB in the IPL.
Top 5 Players with Most Runs against RCB in IPL Till 2024
| S.N. | Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Warner | 22 | 861 | 43.05 | 160.93 |
| 2 | MS Dhoni | 35 | 839 | 39.95 | 140.77 |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | 33 | 831 | 27.70 | 136.22 |
| 4 | Ambati Rayudu | 26 | 728 | 31.65 | 123.59 |
| 5 | Shikhar Dhawan | 26 | 724 | 32.90 | 123.97 |
5. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is among the top scorers in the Indian Premier League. The veteran opener has scored runs against every team and has done it on a consistent basis. Against RCB, he has played a total of 26 matches while representing five different teams (DC/DCH/MI/PBKS/SRH). He has scored 724 runs at an average and strike rate of 32.90 and 123.97, respectively. Dhawan has also registered six fifties against RCB, with his best score of 73 not out.
4. Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu was also someone, who has always performed against RCB, whether he was playing for MI or CSK. The former Indian star retired in 2023 after winning the title with CSK. He played a total of 26 games and batted in 25 innings against the RCB. He scored 728 runs with an average and strike rate of 31.65 and 123.59, respectively. Rayudu scored three half-centuries, and his best was 82.
3. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has been going strong in the IPL since the inaugural season. He has great numbers against some of the teams, and RCB is one of them. Rohit has played 33 matches and scored 831 runs in 32 innings. He has an average and strike rate of 27.70 and 136.22 against this team, respectively. Rohit has also scored seven half-centuries against RCB, including a best of 94.
2. MS Dhoni
RCB fans are very engaged in every game, and that is one reason that MS Dhoni likes to perform well against them. The former CSK captain has played some match-winning innings with the bat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has faced them in 35 matches and came out to bat in 32 innings. MSD has scored 839 runs against them at a good average of 39.95, and his strike rate has been 140.77. Dhoni has four half-centuries to his name, with a best of 84 not out.
1. David Warner
David Warner and Virat Kohli are two fiery characters, and they have enjoyed playing against each other’s teams. That is why Warner is at the top of this list. The Southpaw has played 22 matches against RCB and scored 861 runs at an excellent average of 43.05 and a strike rate of 160.93. Warner has scored one century and nine half-centuries, including 100 not out. He also led Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the 2016 final against RCB.
