IPL 2024: Rating Opening Pairs after the first game of each team

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has returned with its 17th edition and is delivering amazing action to avid cricket supporters. The league has lived upto its reputation of delivering intriguing matches to cricket fans with some amazing contests. It’s just the beginning as the tournament will be played until May 26 and in the upcoming weeks, fans might witness some incredible action. 

After six days of the T20 extravaganza, fans have got to watch some incredible batting shows. Abhishek Porel’s jaw-dropping innings against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mohali and Andre Russell’s blazing knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Eden Gardens on the first Saturday of the tournament made the weekend cheerful for fans. 

Opening batting has always been an important aspect for teams in the league. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who have won five trophies, have proven with their success in 2011 2018, and 2023 how a disciplined opening pair can deliver impactful results to a side. In the ongoing competition, seven matches have been played so far and it’s time to rate the opening pairs of all sides after their first games.

Here are ratings of all opening pairs following the first matches of every team

10. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan- 5/10

Rohit Sharma looked out of rhythm for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the last two seasons. After getting stripped of Mumbai’s captaincy, the veteran went out to play his first game against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the distinguished Narendra Modi Stadium. Following an average target of 169, MI fell six runs short but Rohit displayed a fighting spirit with his 43-run innings that came in just 29 deliveries.

On the other hand, Rohit’s opening partner Ishan Kishan began his 2024 IPL with a four-ball duck and pushed Mumbai under pressure. In the first over of the chase, Azmatullah Omarzai got the left-handed batter caught at the hands of Wriddhiman Saha.