Decoding batters with highest averages versus Mumbai Indians
Venkatesh Iyer's 70-run knock helped KKR beat Mumbai Indians in Match 51 of the Indian Premier League 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium. The southpaw, who smashed six fours and three sixes during his 52-ball stay, was instrumental to KKR's 24-run triumph. This was his fourth 50-plus score in five outings against MI. Let's decode batters with the highest average versus MI (Minimum: 500 runs).
Shaun Marsh - 47.81
At number four, we have Shaun Marsh, who was once a vital part of the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) line-up. Having played 12 games versus MI, the Australian returned with 526 runs at a stunning average of 47.81, as per ESPNcricinfo. His strike rate in this regard reads 132.49 as the tally includes five half-centuries.
Jos Buttler - 59.22
In 11 games against MI, Jos Buttler has clobbered 533 runs at a sensational average of 59.22. His strike rate against the opposition reads 148.05. The tally includes four fifties and a solitary ton. Notably, the England star has smoked 30 maximums in these games. Before joining Rajasthan Royals in 2018, Buttler also represented MI in IPL.
Venkatesh Iyer - 80
Iyer has returned with four fifty-plus scores in five outings versus MI as the tally also includes his solitary ton in the tournament. With his recent 70-run knock, the southpaw advanced his tally to 320 runs from five innings vs MI at 80. His strike rate is 161.61. He owns 25 fours and 20 sixes versus the five-time champions.
KL Rahul - 81.36
We have the talismanic KL Rahul atop this list. The Lucknow Super Giants captain has tallied 895 runs across 17 games versus MI at a sensational average of 81.36. His strike rate reads 135.60 as the tally includes three tons besides five fifties. He is the only batter with three tons against an opponent in IPL.
