The openers provide a start that usually stands out for team’s overall total. This year however we have new opening pair for all ten teams including new ones. This selection policy of franchise teams has affected some and benefited others.
The consistent good performance teams are –
Sunrise Hyderabad -9 matches
- Avg Runs/Inns = 38.44
- 20 +Runs /inns =6 times
- Consecutive 20+ Runs = 4 times
- 50+runs/inns = 4 times
Delhi Capitals -9 matches
- Avg Runs/Inns = 42.11
- 20 +Runs /inns =6 times
- Consecutive 20+ Runs = 4 times
- 50+runs/inns = 5 times
The inconsistent teams are –
Kolkata Knight Riders – 10 matches
- Avg Runs/Inns = 14.40
- 20 +Runs /inns =2 times
- Consecutive 20+ Runs = None
- 50+runs/inns = None
- Less than 20 runs = 8 times
Royal Challengers Bangalore – 10 matches
- Avg Runs/Inns = 20.80
- 20 +Runs /inns = 3 times
- Consecutive 20+ Runs = 1 times
- 50+runs/inns = 3 time
- Less than 20 runs = 7 times
Here is a list of opening stand of each team( end of 47 matches)
Here is last year's opening stand brief analysis
