Kolkata, April 21 -- Gujarat Titans opening pair Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan became one of the most successful opening pairs in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following their explosive partnership against the defeding champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday at the Eden Gardens.

After being put to bat, Gill and Sudharsan raised a 114-run partnership with their belligerent display to force KKR bowlers to tilt at the windmills. This was their sixth 100-plus run partnership, the joint third-highest in the cash-rich league.

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers sit at the top with ten 100-plus run opening stands. Chris Gayle and stalwart Kohli's opening pair feature in the second spot with nine stands. Shikhar Dhawan and David ...