Day 3 - Sussex trail by 188 runs.

622/10

Sussex

358/9d & 76/5

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Hampshire

214/10

Glamorgan

536/7d

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Day 3 - Yorkshire lead by 141 runs.

Somerset

274/10

Yorkshire

162/10 & 253/6

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Day 3 - Leicestershire lead by 33 runs.

Leicestershire

308/10 & 215/7

Nottinghamshire

490/10

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Day 3 - Derbyshire need 365 runs to win.

Kent

352/10 & 335/10

Derbyshire

304/10 & 19/1

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Day 3 - Worcestershire trail by 177 runs.

Northamptonshire

597/7d

Worcestershire

306/10 & 114/10

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Day 3 - Durham lead by 96 runs.

430/10

526/8

UAE won by 54 runs

308/8

254/10

BR won by 4 runs

166/7

162/6

GER won by 5 wickets

216/5

213/9

GUE won by 40 runs

198/6

158/4

BAR won by 4 wickets

146/8

147/6

KKR won by 7 wickets

165/10

Kolkata Knight Riders

169/3

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27/0

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GT won by 4 wickets

167/6

163/9

PZ won by 5 wickets

130/5

129/10

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IPL 2026: 3 Most Dangerous Opening Pairs to Watch Out For

by K D Mishra March 19, 2026

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The IPL 2026 has arrived, and the fans are really awaiting it. It is the 19th season, and it will bring a lot of fun. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the previous season's winner, will try their best to win the tournament again.

The tournament will begin on the 28th of March, 2026. The first match will take place in Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

There will be a total of 10 teams competing in the tournament. The last match of the tournament will take place on the 31st of May, 2026. The matches will take place across 10 cities in India.

Top 3 Most Dangerous Opening Pairs to Watch in IPL 2026

3. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)

This pair of Gujarat Titans plays simple and smart cricket. Shubman Gill is a calm and stylish batsman. He looks for gaps and can score runs easily. Sai Sudharsan, the Orange Cap holder of the previous season, is known for occupying the crease and playing long innings. Together, they try to give a good start and avoid early wickets.

Stat	Value
Total Runs	839 runs
Innings	12
Average	76.27
50+ Stands	7
100+ Stands	3
Highest Score	210 runs

2. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

This pair is good for RCB, as they have the right mix of experience and aggressive batting. Virat Kohli is a calm player and takes control of the game, whereas Phil Salt is a fast player and starts attacking from the beginning.

The presence of Salt makes it easy for Virat Kohli to settle in. This also takes some pressure off the middle order and gives the team a strong start.

Metric	Statistics
Matches/Innings	10
Total Runs	456
50+ Partnerships	5
Average	45.6 (approx)
Highest Score	95 runs (vs KKR)

1. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

This opening pair is very dangerous for the opposing team. Abhishek Sharma is a fearless batsman and plays attacking cricket. He attacks the opposing team a lot, especially spinners. Travis Head is also an attacking batsman and scores quickly in Powerplay.

Season	Innings	Total Runs	Century Stands	Highest Stand
IPL 2024	15	691	3	167* (vs LSG)
IPL 2025	14*	736+	2	171 (vs PBKS)

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by mishaalmubarak March 19, 2026

LastModified Date: 2026-03-19 13:52:58

FAQs

Q. Which teams will play the opening match of IPL 2026?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening match.

K D Mishra

I am a dedicated sports content writer who loves cricket and enjoys creating friendly and engaging content. I write about big moments, player performances, and match stories in simple and clear words, helping fans stay informed and connected to cricket around the world.