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IPL 2023: Rahul-De Kock To Conway-Gaikwad, Highest Opening Partnership In History Of IPL - In Pics
Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tournament every team wants to have a fiery start to their innings whether they are setting a challenging targer or chasing one. It all depends on the opening pair of the team performs and throughout the history of the league we have had some stellar opening partnerships which will be remembered forever in the heart of cricket fans. Take a look at some of the most dangerous duos and their best opening stands in the IPL.
Rahul-De Kock - 210 runs*
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KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock till date have the biggest partnership from a opening pair in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. De Kock was in no-mercy mode as he smashed 140 off 70 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders. (Image source: Twitter)
Bairstow-Warner - 185 runs
David Warner and Jonny Bairstow set the tone in IPL 2019, both batters smashed a century as Bairstow scored 114 off 56 whereas Warner got 100 off 55 balls. They both added 185 runs for the first wicket. (Image source: Twitter)
Gambhir-Lynn - 184* runs
Chasing a total of 184 runs against the Gujarat Lions, Gautam Gambhir and Chriss Lynn left nothing in the tank chasing the total with 31 balls to spare getting their side a dominant victory by 10 wickets. (Image source: Twitter)
Rahul-Mayank - 184 runs
Punjab Kings opening pair at that time, Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul ran havoc on Rajasthan Royals bowling attack. Mayank smashed a century whereas Rahul scored 69 off 54 balls with 7 fours and 1 maximums. (Image source: Twitter)
Conway-Gaikwad - 182 runs
Chennai Super Kings opening pair stiched up a massive partnership of 182 runs after Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson asked CSK to bat first. Gaikwad missed out on a century as he got out on 99 off 57 balls whereas Conway scored an unbeaten 85 off 55 balls. (Image source: Twitter)
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