IPL Records: It was a record-breaking night on Thursday in Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad saw two spectacular performances in both innings of the game. However, it was the pair of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis that sealed the deal for RCB in the end. Bangalore registered an 8-wicket win to make a big move on the points table in the ongoing tournament.

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RCB started the game by winning the toss and electing to bowl first. SRH had some good performances with the bat. Heinrich Klaasen led the way with his maiden IPL century. SRH reached a challenging total of 186/5 in the first inning. Klaasen played a blistering knock of 104 off 51 balls, including six maximums and eight sixes. It was a challenging total to chase for RCB in a must-win game.

SRH vs RCB: Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis registered their names in the IPL Records

IPL Records: Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis Smashed the All-Time Record With an Epic 172-Run Opening Stand in SRH vs RCB Game
IPL Records: Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis Smashed the All-Time Record With an Epic 172-Run Opening Stand in SRH vs RCB Game

Chasing the target, RCB got off to a flying start with a record-opening stand. Both Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis smashed every SRH bowler to all parts of the ground. Notably, both RCB openers started the season with a 148-run opening stand in the first game against MI. They went on to break that record as well. The duo added a massive opening stand of 172 runs in 17.5 overs.

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During the partnership, the former RCB skipper went on to register his sixth IPL ton. He smashed a 62-ball century and made 100 off 63 balls, including 12 fours and four maximums. On the other hand, the RCB skipper also played a brilliant supporting role and scored 71 off 47 balls, including two sixes and seven fours. As a result, RCB reached the target in 19.2 overs to record a comprehensive win.

With this massive opening stand, the veteran duo has smashed an all-time IPL record. Both Virat and Du Plessis have registered their names in the IPL records as the pair with the most runs in an IPL season. This season, this pair has scored 872 runs as opening partners. The previous best record was held by Jonny Bairstow and David Warner with 791 runs as openers in IPL 2019.

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