IPL 2024 will start soon. The auction for the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League happened last month in Dubai. All 10 teams signed some big names for the new season of the IPL. It is quite difficult to predict which team will win the upcoming edition of the league.
Behind any team’s success in IPL is the performance of the team’s opening pair. The openers become quite important, and here’s a look at the probable opening pair of each franchise in IPL 2024.
1. CSK opening pair in IPL 2024 – Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings do not like to make too many changes to their squad. CSK should stick with the left hand-right hand pair of Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who have done so well as an opening pair.
2. GT opening pair in IPL 2024 – Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill
Gujarat Titans should also retain their opening pair of Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill. The right-handed duo has played a major role in GT’s success in the league so far.
3. DC opening pair in IPL 2024 – Prithvi Shaw and David Warner
One of the greatest openers in IPL history David Warner will continue opening the batting for Delhi Capitals. His opening partner should be Prithvi Shaw, who showed signs of returning to form in IPL 2023.
4. KKR opening pair in IPL 2024 – Jason Roy and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
The explosive opening duo of Jason Roy and Rahmanullah Gurbaz should start the innings for Kolkata Knight Riders. Both batters have the capability to win the matches single-handedly if they get going.
5. LSG opening pair in IPL 2024 – Devdutt Padikkal and Kyle Mayers
Lucknow Super Giants will likely push KL Rahul down to the middle-order. Hence, Kyle Mayers will need a new opening partner. Devdutt Padikkal, who moved to LSG in the trade window, can be a fantastic choice.
6. MI opening pair – Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan
Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan have done a phenomenal job for the Mumbai Indians as openers. It should not be surprising if they are retained as the openers for the 2024 season.
7. PBKS opening pair – Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow
Captain Shikhar Dhawan has been a legendary opener in IPL. He should continue in that role for Punjab Kings alongside England’s wicketkeeper batter Jonny Bairstow.
8. RCB opening pair – Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bangalore have one of the strongest batting lineups in IPL 2024. They will likely stick with the duo of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli as the two openers.
9. RR opening pair – Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler
Rajasthan Royals do not have to think much about their opening pair. They have two explosive opening batters in the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler, who can set the stage on fire.
10. SRH opening pair – Travis Head and Mayank Agarwal
Travis Head is probably the best left-handed batter in the world right now. The Aussie has joined Sunrisers Hyderabad, and he should open the batting with Mayank Agarwal.
