KXIP vs SRH: A look at Rahul's performance against Rashid
Kings XI Punjab take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season on Thursday. The focus will be on KXIP skipper KL Rahul, who is the highest run-scorer in the ongoing IPL 2020 season. Rahul's application against SRH spinner Rashid Khan will be a key factor in the match. Here we decode his performance against Rashid.
Rahul and Rashid's show in the Indian Premier League
Overall, Rahul has amassed 2,279 runs from 63 innings at an average of 44.69. He has enjoyed a strike rate of 138.62. Rahul has registered two tons and 18 fifties. Meanwhile, Rashid owns 60 wickets in 51 matches, including a best match haul of 3/14. He has an average of 21.61 and an economy rate of 6.42.
Rashid has the edge over Rahul in IPL
As of now, KL Rahul has managed to score 16 runs off 24 balls by Rashid. Meanwhile, the Afghan wrist-spinner has dismissed him two times so far. Rashid has the edge here and skipper David Warner will want to utilize him wisely.
A look at Rahul vs SRH and Rashid vs KXIP
Till date, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, KL Rahul has racked up 262 runs from six games at a strike-rate of 135.75. The tally also includes eight sixes and 25 fours. He has struck three fifties with a best of 79. Meanwhile, Rashid has claimed six wickets in 11 matches at an average of 15.64 against Punjab.
How have these two stars performed in IPL 2020?
In IPL 2020, SRH spinner Rashid has claimed five wickets from five games at an average of 20.80. He has bowled at an economy rate of 6.42, with a best of 3/14. On the other hand, Rahul is the top run-scorer in the competition. He has amassed 302 runs, including one century and two fifties. Rahul has a strike rate of 141.78.
