IPL 2020: Predicting the opening combination for all the 8 teams 

#6 Delhi Capitals - Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw

Yet another good season?

Delhi Capitals may have fewer problems as far as opening the batting is concerned in the next year's IPL. They had a settled opening pair of Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw in IPL 2019 and might continue to persist with the same duo at least to start the season in IPL 2020.

But the presence of Ajinkya Rahane and Jason Roy as two eligible options might offer them the luxury to change the combination depending upon the form of the two current openers.

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#5 Kings XI Punjab - KL Rahul and Chris Gayle

They can destroy any bowling line-up

With one of the most dangerous opening combinations in the IPL at their disposal, it is a no-brainer for Kings XI to start with KL Rahul and Chris Gayle. The two had a much successful season in 2019 and would hope to carry their form and score tons of runs for their franchise in IPL 2020.

However, the franchise might be tempted to drop Gayle at some stage and pack their side with overseas firepower in the middle-order and include some bowling depth to employ the arsenal to the best of its use.