Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa finally struck form in IPL 2014. These two playing against Rajasthan Royals chasing a score 171 scored 121 for the first wicket partnership, which is also the second best opening partnership in this season of IPL. Yet KKR lost the match because of their batting collapse after both the openers got out and thanks to some brilliant bowling by Shane Watson and Pravin Tambe. Here is the list of Top opening partnership in IPL 2014 –
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Openers Name |
Runs scored |
Team |
Opposition |
Ground |
Match Date |
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123 |
Abu Dhabi |
18 April, 2014 |
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121 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Rajasthan Royals |
Ahmedabad |
5 May, 2014 |
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99 |
Dubai (DSC) |
25 April, 2014 |
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Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum |
85 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Sharjah |
27 April, 2014 |
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Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum |
82 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Delhi Daredevils |
Delhi |
5 May, 2014 |
Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum have been the most consistent openers in IPL 2014. They have provided CSK a good start almost every match.
Stat updated till May 5, 2014