Discover the best openers in IPL 2025, ranked based on recent form, consistency, and past performances. From explosive hitters to dependable anchors, find out which openers are set to dominate this season.
IPL 2025 Openers Ranking
#10 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- LSG Potential Openers: Aiden Markram & Mitchell Marsh
- LSG is set to experiment with two overseas openers, but neither is a regular opener.
- Backups: Matthew Breetzke
#9 Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- PBKS Potential Openers: Prabhsimran Singh & Josh Inglis
- A new and untested opening pair, with Inglis being a rookie in the IPL.
- Backups: Marcus Stoinis & Priyansh Arya
#8 Mumbai Indians (MI)
- MI Potential Openers: Rohit Sharma & Ryan Rickelton / Will Jacks
- Rohit Sharma’s IPL form has been inconsistent; Rickelton is an IPL rookie.
- Backups: Robin Minz
#7 Delhi Capitals (DC)
- DC Potential Openers: KL Rahul & Jake Fraser-McGurk / Faf du Plessis
- Multiple combinations available, leading to uncertainty in the lineup.
- Backups: Abishek Porel
#6 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- KKR Potential Openers: Sunil Narine & Quinton de Kock / Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Narine had a strong last season, but de Kock’s recent form is a concern.
- Backups: Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer & Angkrish Raghuvanshi
#5 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- CSK Potential Openers: Ruturaj Gaikwad & Rachin Ravindra
- Gaikwad has been consistent, and Ravindra showed good form in International Cricket.
- Backups: Devon Conway (like-for-like replacement for Rachin Ravindra)
#4 Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- RR Potential Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal & Sanju Samson
- Jaiswal is in top form, while Samson is returning from injury but remains a strong option.
- Backups: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Nitish Rana
#3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- RCB Potential Openers: Philip Salt & Virat Kohli
- Kohli, last season’s Orange Cap winner, pairs with the explosive Salt.
- Backups: Devdutt Padikkal
#2 Gujarat Titans (GT)
- GT Potential Openers: Shubman Gill & Jos Buttler
- Two Orange Cap winners (2022 & 2023) combine for a solid opening pair.
- Backups: Sai Sudharsan
#1 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- SRH Potential Openers: Abhishek Sharma & Travis Head
- The most dangerous opening duo, based on last season’s performances.
- Backup: Ishan Kishan (like-for-like replacement)
