Opening partnerships have always played a big part in any format of the game, and it can be crucial in the shorter format, especially to set up the tone of the innings. Especially, in a big tournament like the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League </a>(IPL), the amount of pressure can get on the bowlers once they find it tough to break the opening partnership and it can bring about a demoralizing effect on the opponent team as well.

More often than not, big opening partnerships tend to provide the impetus for a huge total to be posted and a hefty finish might just help the momentum factor as well. Such top-opening partnerships can have an impact on IPL fixtures, and the fans have the luxury to enjoy the carnage from the batters.

The records keep changing around but the one thing that has stood always is the entertainment produced by these batters in the cash-rich tournament never seemed to be comprised.

Five highest team totals in IPL without losing a wicket:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633203" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1-1.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633203" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals clashed in Match 72 of IPL 2012 at Jaipur. After opting to bat first, RR scored 162 with a loss of six wickets, with Shane Watson as their key performer.

In a chase of a near par total, two talented batters in form of Dwayne Smith and Sachin Tendulkar were at the crease for the MI team. Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 58 off 51 balls, with six fours and displayed fine composure to his partner, who had gone all guns blazing.

The Caribbean batter Dwayne Smith registered his highest IPL score of 87* in this outing, which came in 58 balls with 10 fours and three sixes.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-451901" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-Devdutt-Padikkal.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli &amp; Devdutt Padikkal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-451901" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli &amp; Devdutt Padikkal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

In Match 16 of the IPL 2021, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off each other at Mumbai. Batting first, Royals did well to post 177 on the board, with Shivam Dube returning as the top run-scorer for the team.

Chasing down a par total on the board, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kashmir-premier-league-to-formally-invite-virat-kohli-for-second-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> and Devdutt Padikkal opened for RCB. They provided a terrific platform with around 60 runs in the powerplay overs, and continued their delightful shots all around the park.

With Kohli serving as the key anchor with 72 off 47, Padikkal was at his very best to hit his career-best 101* off 52 balls comprising 11 fours and six sixes. With still 21 balls left in the innings, the chase was completed in a successful manner.

3. 181/0 &#8211; CSK vs PBKS in 2020

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-452401" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Faf-du-Plessis-and-Shane-Watson.jpg" alt="Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452401" class="wp-caption-text">Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) met in Match 18 of IPL 2020 at Dubai and witnessed the display of high-class batting by the experienced campaigner Faf du Plessis and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-stirred-up-the-aussies-steve-waugh-wasnt-that-pleased-shane-watson-recalls-ajit-agarkars-brilliance-in-1999-australia-tour/">Shane Watson</a>.

Batting first, Kings posted 178 on the board, with KL Rahul emerging as the best batter for the team. In reply, Faf and Watson demolished an average bowling attack of the opposition scoring 100 runs in 10 overs.

The duo continued their sublime performances and chased down the total in 17.4 overs. Faf garnered 87* off 53, while Watson bagged man of the match for his 83* off 53.

2. 184/0 &#8211; KKR vs GL in 2017

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-130107" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chris-Lynn-Gautam-Gambhir.jpg" alt="Chris Lynn &amp; Gautam Gambhir" width="600" height="411" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-130107" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Lynn &amp; Gautam Gambhir. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The Match 3 of the 2017 edition witnessed KKR up against Gujarat Lions at Rajkot. The Lions posted a score of 183 on the board, with Suresh Raina as the top-scorer with 68 off 51 balls.

In reply, Chris Lynn and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hes-learning-well-from-mentor-gautam-gambhir-piyush-chawla-on-kl-rahuls-ipl-2022-captaincy/">Gautam Gambhir</a> were the openers for the KKR team. The duo provided a glorious start to the team, with Gambhir doing his task to steer the team at a fine rate and accelerating in regular intervals. In the end, he scored 76* off 48 balls, comprising 12 fours.

It was the best performance from the Big Bash League (BBL) highest run-scorer, Lynn who slammed 93* off 41 balls, with 6 fours and 8 sixes. The duo chased down the score with 31 balls spare.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-646392" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock-and-KL-Rahul2.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-646392" class="wp-caption-text">Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

In Match 66 of the IPL 2022 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Mumbai, the highest-ever total was posted by the batters of the former team, without losing a wicket. The established opening pair in form of KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock delivered for the team in a must-win fixture for the them.

The drop catch of Quinton early in his innings, certainly returned costly for the opposition. They had a superb start and were scoring consistent boundaries. In the 19th over of LSG&#8217;s innings, Quinton slammed four sixes on the trot, and followed it up with four consecutive fours in the last over of the innings. In the end, he remained unbeaten on 140 off 70 balls to help the team in posting 210.

Rahul played a second fiddle in this partnership with 68* off 51 balls. Chasing down a tough total on the board, the middle-order of KKR was impressive in their efforts to reach close to the score, but fell short by two runs in a thrilling finish to the game.

Opening partnerships have always played a big part in any format of the game, and it can be crucial in the shorter format, especially to set up the tone of the innings. Especially, in a big tournament like the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League </a>(IPL), the amount of pressure can get on the bowlers once they find it tough to break the opening partnership and it can bring about a demoralizing effect on the opponent team as well.
More often than not, big opening partnerships tend to provide the impetus for a huge total to be posted and a hefty finish might just help the momentum factor as well. Such top-opening partnerships can have an impact on IPL fixtures, and the fans have the luxury to enjoy the carnage from the batters.
The records keep changing around but the one thing that has stood always is the entertainment produced by these batters in the cash-rich tournament never seemed to be comprised.
<h3>Five highest team totals in IPL without losing a wicket:</h3>
<h3>5. 163/0 – MI vs RR in 2012</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633203" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633203" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-633203" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1-1.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633203" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals clashed in Match 72 of IPL 2012 at Jaipur. After opting to bat first, RR scored 162 with a loss of six wickets, with Shane Watson as their key performer.
In a chase of a near par total, two talented batters in form of Dwayne Smith and Sachin Tendulkar were at the crease for the MI team. Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 58 off 51 balls, with six fours and displayed fine composure to his partner, who had gone all guns blazing.
The Caribbean batter Dwayne Smith registered his highest IPL score of 87* in this outing, which came in 58 balls with 10 fours and three sixes.
<h3>4. 181/0 – RCB vs RR in 2021</h3>
<figure id="attachment_451901" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-451901" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-451901" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-Devdutt-Padikkal.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli &amp; Devdutt Padikkal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-451901" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli &amp; Devdutt Padikkal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
In Match 16 of the IPL 2021, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off each other at Mumbai. Batting first, Royals did well to post 177 on the board, with Shivam Dube returning as the top run-scorer for the team.
Chasing down a par total on the board, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kashmir-premier-league-to-formally-invite-virat-kohli-for-second-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> and Devdutt Padikkal opened for RCB. They provided a terrific platform with around 60 runs in the powerplay overs, and continued their delightful shots all around the park.
With Kohli serving as the key anchor with 72 off 47, Padikkal was at his very best to hit his career-best 101* off 52 balls comprising 11 fours and six sixes. With still 21 balls left in the innings, the chase was completed in a successful manner.
<h3>3.&nbsp;181/0 – CSK vs PBKS in 2020</h3>
<figure id="attachment_452401" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-452401" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-452401" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Faf-du-Plessis-and-Shane-Watson.jpg" alt="Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452401" class="wp-caption-text">Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) met in Match 18 of IPL 2020 at Dubai and witnessed the display of high-class batting by the experienced campaigner Faf du Plessis and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-stirred-up-the-aussies-steve-waugh-wasnt-that-pleased-shane-watson-recalls-ajit-agarkars-brilliance-in-1999-australia-tour/">Shane Watson</a>.
Batting first, Kings posted 178 on the board, with KL Rahul emerging as the best batter for the team. In reply, Faf and Watson demolished an average bowling attack of the opposition scoring 100 runs in 10 overs.
The duo continued their sublime performances and chased down the total in 17.4 overs. Faf garnered 87* off 53, while Watson bagged man of the match for his 83* off 53.
<h3>2. 184/0 – KKR vs GL in 2017</h3>
<figure id="attachment_130107" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-130107" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-130107" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chris-Lynn-Gautam-Gambhir.jpg" alt="Chris Lynn &amp; Gautam Gambhir" width="600" height="411" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-130107" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Lynn &amp; Gautam Gambhir. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Match 3 of the 2017 edition witnessed KKR up against Gujarat Lions at Rajkot. The Lions posted a score of 183 on the board, with Suresh Raina as the top-scorer with 68 off 51 balls.
In reply, Chris Lynn and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hes-learning-well-from-mentor-gautam-gambhir-piyush-chawla-on-kl-rahuls-ipl-2022-captaincy/">Gautam Gambhir</a> were the openers for the KKR team. The duo provided a glorious start to the team, with Gambhir doing his task to steer the team at a fine rate and accelerating in regular intervals. In the end, he scored 76* off 48 balls, comprising 12 fours.
It was the best performance from the Big Bash League (BBL) highest run-scorer, Lynn who slammed 93* off 41 balls, with 6 fours and 8 sixes. The duo chased down the score with 31 balls spare.
<h3>1. 210/0 – LSG vs KKR in 2022</h3>
<figure id="attachment_646392" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-646392" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-646392" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock-and-KL-Rahul2.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-646392" class="wp-caption-text">Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
In Match 66 of the IPL 2022 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Mumbai, the highest-ever total was posted by the batters of the former team, without losing a wicket. The established opening pair in form of KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock delivered for the team in a must-win fixture for the them.
The drop catch of Quinton early in his innings, certainly returned costly for the opposition. They had a superb start and were scoring consistent boundaries. In the 19th over of LSG’s innings, Quinton slammed four sixes on the trot, and followed it up with four consecutive fours in the last over of the innings. In the end, he remained unbeaten on 140 off 70 balls to help the team in posting 210.
Rahul played a second fiddle in this partnership with 68* off 51 balls. Chasing down a tough total on the board, the middle-order of KKR was impressive in their efforts to reach close to the score, but fell short by two runs in a thrilling finish to the game.

Opening partnerships have always played a big part in any format of the game, and it can be crucial in the shorter format, especially to set up the tone of the innings. Especially, in a big tournament like the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League </a>(IPL), the amount of pressure can get on the bowlers once they find it tough to break the opening partnership and it can bring about a demoralizing effect on the opponent team as well.
More often than not, big opening partnerships tend to provide the impetus for a huge total to be posted and a hefty finish might just help the momentum factor as well. Such top-opening partnerships can have an impact on IPL fixtures, and the fans have the luxury to enjoy the carnage from the batters.
The records keep changing around but the one thing that has stood always is the entertainment produced by these batters in the cash-rich tournament never seemed to be comprised.
<h3>Five highest team totals in IPL without losing a wicket:</h3>
<h3>5. 163/0 &#8211; MI vs RR in 2012</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633203" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633203" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633203" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1-1.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633203" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals clashed in Match 72 of IPL 2012 at Jaipur. After opting to bat first, RR scored 162 with a loss of six wickets, with Shane Watson as their key performer.
In a chase of a near par total, two talented batters in form of Dwayne Smith and Sachin Tendulkar were at the crease for the MI team. Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 58 off 51 balls, with six fours and displayed fine composure to his partner, who had gone all guns blazing.
The Caribbean batter Dwayne Smith registered his highest IPL score of 87* in this outing, which came in 58 balls with 10 fours and three sixes.
<h3>4. 181/0 &#8211; RCB vs RR in 2021</h3>
<figure id="attachment_451901" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-451901" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-451901" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-Devdutt-Padikkal.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli &amp; Devdutt Padikkal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-451901" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli &amp; Devdutt Padikkal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
In Match 16 of the IPL 2021, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off each other at Mumbai. Batting first, Royals did well to post 177 on the board, with Shivam Dube returning as the top run-scorer for the team.
Chasing down a par total on the board, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kashmir-premier-league-to-formally-invite-virat-kohli-for-second-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> and Devdutt Padikkal opened for RCB. They provided a terrific platform with around 60 runs in the powerplay overs, and continued their delightful shots all around the park.
With Kohli serving as the key anchor with 72 off 47, Padikkal was at his very best to hit his career-best 101* off 52 balls comprising 11 fours and six sixes. With still 21 balls left in the innings, the chase was completed in a successful manner.
<h3>3. 181/0 &#8211; CSK vs PBKS in 2020</h3>
<figure id="attachment_452401" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-452401" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-452401" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Faf-du-Plessis-and-Shane-Watson.jpg" alt="Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452401" class="wp-caption-text">Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) met in Match 18 of IPL 2020 at Dubai and witnessed the display of high-class batting by the experienced campaigner Faf du Plessis and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-stirred-up-the-aussies-steve-waugh-wasnt-that-pleased-shane-watson-recalls-ajit-agarkars-brilliance-in-1999-australia-tour/">Shane Watson</a>.
Batting first, Kings posted 178 on the board, with KL Rahul emerging as the best batter for the team. In reply, Faf and Watson demolished an average bowling attack of the opposition scoring 100 runs in 10 overs.
The duo continued their sublime performances and chased down the total in 17.4 overs. Faf garnered 87* off 53, while Watson bagged man of the match for his 83* off 53.
<h3>2. 184/0 &#8211; KKR vs GL in 2017</h3>
<figure id="attachment_130107" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-130107" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-130107" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chris-Lynn-Gautam-Gambhir.jpg" alt="Chris Lynn &amp; Gautam Gambhir" width="600" height="411" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-130107" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Lynn &amp; Gautam Gambhir. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Match 3 of the 2017 edition witnessed KKR up against Gujarat Lions at Rajkot. The Lions posted a score of 183 on the board, with Suresh Raina as the top-scorer with 68 off 51 balls.
In reply, Chris Lynn and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hes-learning-well-from-mentor-gautam-gambhir-piyush-chawla-on-kl-rahuls-ipl-2022-captaincy/">Gautam Gambhir</a> were the openers for the KKR team. The duo provided a glorious start to the team, with Gambhir doing his task to steer the team at a fine rate and accelerating in regular intervals. In the end, he scored 76* off 48 balls, comprising 12 fours.
It was the best performance from the Big Bash League (BBL) highest run-scorer, Lynn who slammed 93* off 41 balls, with 6 fours and 8 sixes. The duo chased down the score with 31 balls spare.
<h3>1. 210/0 &#8211; LSG vs KKR in 2022</h3>
<figure id="attachment_646392" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-646392" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-646392" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock-and-KL-Rahul2.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-646392" class="wp-caption-text">Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
In Match 66 of the IPL 2022 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Mumbai, the highest-ever total was posted by the batters of the former team, without losing a wicket. The established opening pair in form of KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock delivered for the team in a must-win fixture for the them.
The drop catch of Quinton early in his innings, certainly returned costly for the opposition. They had a superb start and were scoring consistent boundaries. In the 19th over of LSG&#8217;s innings, Quinton slammed four sixes on the trot, and followed it up with four consecutive fours in the last over of the innings. In the end, he remained unbeaten on 140 off 70 balls to help the team in posting 210.
Rahul played a second fiddle in this partnership with 68* off 51 balls. Chasing down a tough total on the board, the middle-order of KKR was impressive in their efforts to reach close to the score, but fell short by two runs in a thrilling finish to the game.

Quinton de Kock scored the third highest individual score in the IPL.

5 highest team totals without losing a wicket in IPL History

In Match 66 of the IPL 2022 between LSG and KKR, the highest-ever total was posted by KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, without losing a wicket.