Jonny Bairstow and David Warner hit whirlwind centuries as Sunrisers Hyderabad cantered to a 118-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League clash on Sunday. CB skipper Virat Kohli’s decision to field first backfired as Sunrisers — without regular captain Kane Williamson — were in fifth gear from ball
one thanks to Bairstow (114; 56b; 12×4; 7×6) and Warner (100 off 55 balls not out; 5×4; 5×6) as the duo recorded the highest IPL-opening wicket partnership of 185 runs.
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Previously, Kolkata Knight Riders’ Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn held the record with a 184-run partnership against Gujarat Lions in the 2017 edition. In reply to the SRH’s 231, the RCB gave a poor account of themselves, being bowled out for 113 in 19.5 overs, with the likes of Kohli (3) and AB De Villiers (1) failing to make a mark.