The sixteenth edition of the IPL has witnessed plenty of interesting, thrilling and spicy moments during the passage of the play. Batters scored runs, and smashed sixes and fours when it mattered the most whereas the bowlers took wickets and kept the batters in check by bowling dot balls.
On the other hand, fielders put in acrobatic dives to save a certain six, boundary, and few runs. Case in point, some pairs led the batting attack by example by getting involved in 50+ partnerships this season.
Building a partnership gives the utmost confidence to the entire team as it helps the team post a massive total. Now, in this listicle, we will learn more about the six pairs who were involved in most fifty-plus liaisons in IPL 2023.
1. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s opening pair Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli come first on the list as they were involved in eight fifty-plus partnerships in IPL 2023, which is the most by any pair this season.
2. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway
Chennai Super Kings’ opening pair namely Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway led the batting attack by example. They were involved in a fruitful partnership and overall, they have stitched together 6 fifty-plus stand this season.
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3. Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajasthan Royals largely benefitted from their openers – Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the 2023 season. The right and left-hand combination did inflict quite a lot of damage, courtesy of their fearless batting approach.
4. Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell
Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell have well and truly helped RCB bolster the batting attack. The duo were involved in 5 fifty-plus partnerships in the sixteenth edition of the IPL.
5. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan
Rohit Sharma had a terrible IPL 2023 campaign but he was involved in some good partnerships with Ishan Kishan for Mumbai Indians. The MI opener were involved in five 50-plus partnerships this season.
6. Suryakumar Yadav and Cameron Green
Suryakumar Yadav and Cameron Green bolstered the MI’s middle order with an attacking approach. The duo were involved in 5 fifty-plus partnerships in IPL 2023.
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Updated as of May 29, 2023*
