The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, India is one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world and a popular venue for Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. The stadium was established in 1969 and has since hosted numerous international and domestic cricket matches. Here is the Top 5 IPL opening partnership in the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Chris Gayle and Tillakaratne Dilshan (167 runs, RCB vs Pune Warriors, 2013)
The opening partnership between Chris Gayle and Tillakaratne Dilshan for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in 2013 was nothing short of a masterclass. They amassed a whopping 167 runs, which is still the highest opening partnership at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Gayle scored 100 off 48 balls, while Dilshan scored a steady 64 off 78 balls.
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (229 runs, RCB vs Gujarat Lions, 2016)
The partnership between Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers is undoubtedly one of the most formidable partnerships in the history of the IPL. They put up a mammoth partnership of 229 runs for the first wicket against Gujarat Lions in 2016, which is the second-highest opening partnership at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kohli scored 109 off 55 balls, while de Villiers remained unbeaten on 129 off just 52 balls.
Kane Williamson and Manish Pandey (135 runs, SRH vs RCB, 2018)
The partnership between Kane Williamson and Manish Pandey for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2018 was a sight to behold. They put up a partnership of 135 runs for the third wicket, which is the third-highest opening partnership at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Williamson scored 81 off 42 balls, while Pandey scored 62 off 38 balls.
Shimron Hetmyer and Gurkeerat Singh (144 runs, RCB vs SRH, 2019)
The partnership between Shimron Hetmyer and Gurkeerat Singh for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019 was a treat for the eyes. They put up a partnership of 144 runs for the fourth wicket, which is the fourth-highest opening partnership at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Hetmyer scored 75 off 47 balls, while Singh scored 65 off 48 balls.
AB de Villiers and Marcus Stoinis (121 runs, RCB vs Punjab Kings, 2019)
The partnership between AB de Villiers and Marcus Stoinis for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Punjab Kings in 2019 was a masterclass in T20 batting. They put up a partnership of 121 runs for the fifth wicket, which is the fifth-highest opening partnership at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. De Villiers remained unbeaten on 82 off just 44 balls, while Stoinis scored 46 off 34 balls.