The duo has been highly prolific this season. They have added a total of 688 runs in 13 innings this season as an opening pair. This includes two century stands and three half-century stands.
In this season, Ruturaj is the second-highest run-scorer for CSK and seventh-highest overall, with 504 runs in 13 innings at an average of 42.00 with three fifties.
Rinku indeed had a season to remember this year and established himself as a finisher to be feared. In 14 matches, he scored 474 runs at an average of 59.25 and a strike rate of 149.52. He scored four half-centuries in this IPL, with best score of 67*.
Apuia quickly gained prominence for his high work rate, neat footwork and fine reading of the game, all very crucial aspects of a contemporary midfielder.
Playing the last match in the group stage, KKR would go all out to win the match to be alive in the tournament, while LSG would secure their place in the playoffs by gaining two points. KKR has 12 points with six wins and seven losses and LSG has 15 points with seven wins and five losses.