5 Highest opening partnerships for RCB in IPL

In any form of cricket, a good partnership at any stage can improve the winning chances of a team. Especially in the T20 format and the IPL, one big partnership can put the team ahead in the game. The opening partnership is the most important one among these as it sets the tone of the innings.

The RCB team always had some heavyweights in their batting lineup at the top. In this article, we will be discussing the 5 highest opening partnerships for RCB in the cash-rich league.

5. Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli – 122 vs Gujarat Lions, 2017

Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli added 122 runs for the first wicket against the Gujarat Lions in 2017. Both of these players scored half-centuries taking the team total to 213/2 in 20 overs. RCB won this game by 21 runs as GL could manage only 192/7 in their 20 overs.

4. Chris Gayle and Tillakaratne Dilshan – 123 vs KKR, 2011

In this match against KKR, the Bangalore team was chasing a challenging target of 172 runs. Their openers gave them a blazing start adding 123 runs for the first wicket. Chris Gayle smacked an explosive hundred scoring 102 runs off 55 balls. Gayle and Dilshan shared a partnership of 123 runs for the first wicket. RCB won this game by 9 wickets in 18.1 overs.

3. Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli – 147 vs PBKS, 2016

In this game against Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli slammed a hundred scoring 113 runs off 50 balls. This match was curtailed to 15 overs a side because of rain. Virat and Chris Gayle added 147 runs for the first wicket which set a platform for a big score. Gayle smashed 73 runs off only 32 balls with the help of 4 fours and 8 sixes. RCB posted a total of 211/3 in 15 overs, and then restricted PBKS to 120/9 winning the game by 82 runs.

2. Chris Gayle and Tillakaratne Dilshan – 167 vs PWI, 2013

This match is remembered for the famous 175-run knock by the ‘universe boss’ Chris Gayle. He added 167 runs for the first wicket with Tillakaratne Dilshan who made a contribution of 33 runs off 36 balls. RCB posted a total of 263/5 and won the game by 130 runs.

1. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal – 181 vs RR, 2021

Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal played stunning knocks to win the game against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021. Padikkal smashed his first IPL hundred scoring 101 runs off 52 balls. RCB won this game by 10 wickets as they chased down the big total quite comfortably. Virat Kohli made a useful contribution of 72 runs off 47 balls including 6 fours and 3 sixes.

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