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IPL 2021  OPENERS RANKINGS

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JONNY BAIRSTOW (SRH)

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Despite Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) struggles this season, Jonny Bairstow looked in good touch. He scored 248 runs from 7 matches, including 2 fifties. The English opener was the ninth highest run-scorer this season before the event got suspended.

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DEVDUTT PADIKKAL (RCB)

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Devdutt Padikkal gave a fair glimpse of his talent in IPL 2021. In just 6 matches, the youngster made 195 runs, which included his first-ever IPL ton. Padikkal also had a superb strike rate of 152.34.

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RUTURAJ GAIKWAD (CSK)

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After a slow start to his IPL 2021 campaign, Ruturaj Gaikwad finally found his form, making 196 runs after 7 matches. Gaikwad scored 2 fifties and played a key role in Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) dominant show this season.

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JOS BUTTLER (RR)

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Jos Buttler took some time before he got going this season. Buttler managed 254 runs from 7 matches. The English opener also holds the record for the highest individual score (124 runs) in IPL 2021.

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PRITHVI SHAW (DC)

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Prithvi Shaw’s quickfire starts were one of the main reasons for Delhi Capitals’ (DC) rise to the top of the rankings this season. The young Mumbai batsman amassed 308 runs from 8 matches, and scored 3 fifties in the process.

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FAF DU PLESSIS (CSK)

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Faf Du Plessis looked in exquisite touch in the IPL 2021 as he managed to score 320 runs from 7 games. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener is the third highest run-scorer this season. The South African also has 4 fifties to his name.

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KL RAHUL (PBKS)

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With 331 runs from 7 IPL 2021 matches, Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper KL Rahul once again proved his mettle as a top order batsman. Rahul, who has 4 fifties under his belt is also the second highest run-scorer this season.

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SHIKHAR DHAWAN (DC)

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It is no big surprise that Shikhar Dhawan holds the top spot among openers in IPL 2021. In fact, the Delhi Capitals (DC) star is the season’s highest run-scorer with 380 runs from 8 matches. Above all, Dhawan showed consistency at the top for DC.

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