In a T20 game, from a batting side’s point of view, the mandatory powerplay of first six overs with the new ball and only two fielders outside the ring must be the best reaping chance.
The top-order batters which involve two openers, and the one-drop, have this duty to set the tempo required for their team. Especially in T20s, how the tops behave directly decides the energy of the batters in the middle order. Therefore, the management of the teams pays specific attention in deciding the top orders of the team.
IPL is known for its sheer international quality. Mainly, the players and coaching brains involved in this particular tournament have never missed raising the demands higher. With the IPL 2020 which is held at UAE is set to ignite in a week here we have listed the top 5 teams that possess the most potent top-order batting.
You can find out our probable Playing XI for every IPL 2020 squads by clicking here.
5) Kings XI Punjab
Possible top-order batsmen: Chris Gayle, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal.
Among the two openers here, the Jamaican is eerie, and the young Indian is a wit.
Chris Gayle steadily accumulates as many runs as possible once he gets on a roll and interestingly, it happens very often.
While on the other end, the outright freak KL Rahul happened to possess useful stroke-making ability which would be a nightmare for any staunch opposition in the field.
Both don’t creep, they used to come in with much noise, and that’s how their cricket is all about. One settled batsman from these two might make debris flying all over the field.
What’s more fascinating is Mayank Agarwal in the one drop. Upped game with international exposure, the seed is already there, given time, it will grow and bear bitter fruit.
4) Mumbai Indians
Possible top order: Quinton De Kock, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav.
Mumbai’s top order is a mix of different veterans.
The T20 exponent Quinton De Kock can’t be overlooked. With the Proteas skipper always hopes to reap the rewards, this franchise with more generous coaches could be the best fertile land for him.
Rohit Sharma will get a go in the best position he could walk in. His understanding of his own game and value for his wicket will fetch better output for MI.
Both are good against the spin, and that is going to be the key for MI in the sluggish, slow pitches of UAE.
The prolific Suryakumar Yadav’s form in the last two seasons is not a mere blip. If he peaks in the third continuous season, MI will have a greater batting depth with a staunch middle-order already in the kit.
3) Rajasthan Royals
Possible top order: Jos Buttler, Robin Uthappa and Steve Smith.
More the pressure more they outburst.
The world-beater Jos Buttler is a significant game pedigree, and his vast experience in this format makes entertainment to clock even more north.
Crucially for RR, Robin Uthappa has to open to make himself more comfortable after the powerplay overs. Two fielders outside the ring might boost him to bring back his capitulated game.
The slow striking rate of Robin and the mighty Aussie one drop Steve Smith raises questions. But the best in the business have to bite the hard bullet to clinch the roll licking debate.
RR couldn’t ask for more than Steve Smith getting his divine touch in this edition.
2) Royal Challengers Bangalore
Possible order: Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli.
