IPL 2020: Rating the openers of all the eight teams
Most teams have a good opening pair this time, with a good blend of veterans, current superstars and upcoming starlets. It shall be interesting to see who ends up using the conditions on offer most effectively.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore- Virat Kohli, Aaron Finch (9/10)
The addition of Aaron Finch to the Challengers could prove to be a welcome move for them. With other reserve openers like Parthiv Patel, Devdutt Padikkal and Josh Phillipe, RCB can potentially have one of the most explosive opening pairs this season.
Finch last played in the IPL in 2018, where he had a terrible time with the Kings XI, scoring a paltry 134 runs from 9 innings. However, he is 3rd on the ICC Men’s T20I rankings, and has been consistent for his national side. Virat Kohli does not need an introduction. He has been the most consistent batsman for RCB and has performed the best as an opener.
Parthiv Patel could also open with Finch if RCB wants to shift Kohli to 3 for strengthening the middle order. He has been a consistent customer for the Bangalore side the past 3 years, scoring 921 runs at a strike rate in excess of 137. Padikkal lit up the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament, scoring 580 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 175.74. Phillipe also scored 487 runs this year in the BBL in 16 innings.
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