Virat Kohli is all set to debut a new opening partner for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team will kick off their campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, and Kohli is expected to take the field alongside explosive English batsman Phil Salt. Salt will become Kohli’s 17th opening partner in the IPL, following in the footsteps of former RCB captain Faf du Plessis.
Kohli and du Plessis have been the most successful opening pair for RCB, accumulating 1890 runs in 37 matches at an impressive average of 51.08. The duo has set a high standard for future partnerships to match. As Kohli gears up to bat with Salt, fans are eager to see if they can replicate the same level of success on the field.
The list of Kohli’s previous opening partners in the IPL includes big names like Chris Gayle, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, and AB de Villiers. Each partnership brought its own unique dynamic to the team, and it will be interesting to see how Kohli and Salt fare together in the upcoming season. With a history of successful partnerships behind him, Kohli is hoping to strike gold once again with Salt by his side.
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