Top 5 Opening Pairs to Watch Out for in IPL 2025

 

5️ Rohit Sharma & Ryan Rickelton (MI) – The X-Factor Pair

🔥 The Hitman & The Unknown Beast!

The IPL veteran Rohit Sharma is back to prove a point. Though his numbers last season (417 runs in 14 matches at an average of 27.5) weren’t his best, we all know when the stakes are high, Rohit rises.

His new partner, Ryan Rickelton, is a mystery for IPL fans. The South African hasn’t played an IPL match yet, but he has been in sensational form in the Champions Trophy 2025.

➡️ Mumbai Indians have always thrived on surprises. Will Rickelton be their next superstar?

4️. Shubman Gill & Jos Buttler (GT) – The Match-Winning Combination

🔥 When elegance meets destruction, expect fireworks!

Shubman Gill, the future of Indian cricket, had a solid season in 2024, scoring 426 runs in 12 matches at an average of 34.8. This year, he will have a new opening partner, but not just any partner – Jos Buttler!

The Rajasthan Royals’ powerhouse has now joined Gujarat Titans. Despite a slightly off-season in 2024 (359 runs in 11 matches at 31.8), everyone knows that when Buttler gets going, bowlers have nightmares.

3️.Ruturaj Gaikwad & Rachin Ravindra (CSK) – The Silent Assassins

🔥 CSK always finds a way. So does their opening pair.

One of the most technically gifted openers, Ruturaj Gaikwad, had another sublime season in 2024, scoring 583 runs in 14 matches at an average of 40.5.

His partner, Rachin Ravindra, is an emerging star. While his IPL 2024 numbers (222 runs in 10 matches) might not be staggering, he recently dominated the Champions Trophy 2025, finishing as the leading run-scorer.

➡️ CSK has a habit of turning underdogs into superstars. Will Rachin follow the tradition and shine alongside Gaikwad?

2️. Virat Kohli & Phil Salt (RCB) – The Perfect Balance of Class & Power

🔥 When RCB is in trouble, 1% chance is enough!

The Orange Cap winner from last season, Virat Kohli, proved why he is the King of IPL. With 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 47.5, he almost single-handedly pulled RCB into the playoffs. And when the situation demanded, he stood tall and delivered.

But this year, he has a new partner! Phil Salt, the English powerhouse, has joined from KKR, where he was instrumental in their title-winning campaign. Last season, he hammered 435 runs in 12 matches at an average of 40.0.

➡️ If Salt finds his rhythm and Kohli continues his domination, RCB might finally break their trophy drought!

1️.Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – The Explosive Southpaw Duo

🔥 Fearless. Ferocious. Firepower.

When Travis Head gets going, there’s no stopping him. Last season, he played 15 matches, smashing 567 runs at an average of 44.8, making him the top scorer for SRH. His partner-in-crime, Abhishek Sharma, wasn't far behind, scoring 487 runs in 16 matches at an average of 40.9.

➡️ The duo played a pivotal role in SRH’s batting revolution last season.
➡️ If they fire again, Sunrisers Hyderabad might just sunburn their opponents on their way to the trophy!