3. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – KL Rahul and Quinton De Kock
Rating: 8/10
Though the team marked their debut in the last season, the opening stand of the team consists of highly experienced players, rather IPL veterans like Rahul and QDK. Both these players are outstanding performers, especially De Kock the aggressive partner who is a stylish left-handed batter who often exposes the leg side and Indian grounds are often made with shorter leg side boundaries for left-handers.
On the other hand, Rahul is a player who comforts his partner by stirring a handy partnership with them and later launches assaults on the opponent bowlers. These two together form one of the most ideal opening pairs for the shorter format of the game.