In a competition like IPL, each group needs to have a decent beginning with the bat in the underlying overs of the match. Everything relies upon how the opening batsmen perform which characterizes the strength of the group in the innings. If they give a decent beginning, the opponents can be put under tension which can bring about the interruption of plans for the other group. However, some batting openers have finished off the match in a very perfect way with opening partnerships, these players have proved to be the best openers in the IPL so far. However, some new openers are coming up, these players have proved to be a lethal weapon for the team.
We take a look at these opening players with the best partnerships!!!
1. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal(181 runs)
It was on 22nd March on the 3rd matchday of Royal Challengers Bangalore where these two players finished off the match in style with Devdutt Padikkal scoring off a century of just 52 balls. The captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team scored an amazing 72 runs and helped the team win a big one.
2. Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw
Delhi Capitals is going pretty well under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant, there is no need to worry about chasing the target as this duo is rocking with their partnership, this duo has contributed to more than 150 runs.
3. Virat Kohli and Ab de Villiers
This duo is legendary since the start of their IPL career, IPL 2016 was amazing for this duo as they contributed to 229 runs for the team, this is also a record of the IPL.