IPL 2022: Possible opening combinations for Kolkata Knight Riders

Venkatesh Iyer and Alex Hales

Alex Hales has been in explosive form in both the BBL and PSL (Getty Images)

Venkatesh Iyer was the find of last year's IPL (Getty Images)

An explosive right-hand, left-hand combination at the top of the order is exactly what is expected of McCullum's style of cricket.

Alex Hales has been in good form in both the recently concluded PSL and BBL. In the PSL, he scored 355 runs in 9 innings with three half-centuries at a strike rate of 147.30. In BBL 2021-22, he scored 383 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 148.45. Playing Hales means that KKR will likely go with Sheldon Jackson in the middle order and as their 'keeper.

Venkatesh Iyer is expected to open for KKR after his scintillating debut last season. He recently made his debut for the national team in the T20 format, although plays in the middle-order there. Both players like to bat aggressively and if this partnership clicks, cricket fans can look forward to an exciting IPL 2022.