In a competition like IPL, every team needs to have a decent beginning with the bat. Everything relies upon how the opening batsmen perform, which characterizes the group’s strength in the innings. If they give a proper beginning, the opponents can be put under tension, bringing about the interruption of plans for the other group. Though in the event of an awful start, it gets hard to recover from an early misfortune. We have got some of the best opening partnerships in the IPL.
1. David Warner and Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow and David Warner set the match ablaze when they crushed hundreds in a similar match against RCB in IPL 2019. Bairstow scored 114 runs off 56 balls, while Warner hit 100 runs off 55 balls. The two of them added 185 runs, and SRH posted 231/2 in their 20 overs.
2. Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn
In the year 2017 IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders were given 183 runs by the Gujarat Lions; Gambhir and Chris finished the match in style; Gambhir scored an impressive 68 runs, whereas Chris Lynn scored a blazing 93 runs off just 41 balls.
3. Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli
This is the IPL 2021’s best innings so far. Devdutt and Virat Kohli rocked the stadium with their incredible knock. With Virat Kohli’s 72 run off 47 balls and Devdutt’s impressive century, RCB won the match against Rajasthan Royals.