In the Indian Premier League (IPL), there have been some amazing opening partnerships that made the games exciting. From big hitters to skilled batsmen, the tournament has seen a mix of different talents at the beginning of the innings. Let’s take a closer look at the five best opening pairs in IPL history. These duos not only scored a lot of runs together but also played a big role in helping their teams succeed, making a lasting impact on the T20 tournament.
| Pair | Runs | Team |
| Warner-Dhawan | 2220 | SRH |
| Gambhir-Uthappa | 1478 | KKR |
| Dhawan-Prithvi Shaw | 1461 | DC |
| Bairstow-Warner | 1401 | SRH |
| Mayank Agarwal-KL Rahul | 1363 | Punjab Kings |
David Warner- Shikhar Dhawan
David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan have the most runs as the IPL opening pair. They have scored 2220 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The pair has six 100-plus stand as openers.
Gautam Gambhir-Robin Uthappa
Former Kolkata Knight Riders opening pair, Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa have the second-most runs in the Indian Premier League history. They scored 1478 runs in 39 innings. They have the highest partnership of 121.
Shikhar Dhawan-Prithvi Shaw
Shikhar Dhawan was mentioned a second time in the list. This time, he has scored 1461 runs with partner Prithvi Shaw for Delhi Capitals. They have the highest partnership of 138 with two 100-plus opening stands.
Jonny Bairstow-David Warner
Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Jonny Bairstow and David Warner are placed fourth in most runs as an opening pair list. They have smashed 1401 runs in 24 innings.
Mayank Agarwal-KL Rahul
Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul were the best opening pair for the Punjab Kings. At an average of 56.79, they have smashed 1363 runs in 24 games.
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