Uthappa-Gambhir 2nd-most successful opening pair

The 69-run stand by Kolkata Knight Riders’ Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa against Delhi Daredevils on 10th April saw the duo register second-highest number of runs as an opening pair (981) in IPL. The pair has overtaken former Rajasthan Royals’ duo of Rahul Dravid and Ajinkya Rahane (933). Former Chennai Super Kings’ duo Mike Hussey and Murali Vijay (1031) top the list.