3. Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith
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This brutal opening pair of Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith can cause irreparable damage to the opposition if they aren’t got out early. While McCullum generates his power due to his unbelievable bat speed, Smith has brute force and is one of the hardest hitters of the cricket ball in the game currently.
The two complement each other’s batting abilities perfectly and make sure more often than not that they provide a fiery start to the team. The opening pair has had 2 century+ stands in the IPL so far and they have come at a blistering pace to add to the misery of the bowlers. CSK have had brilliant opening partnerships in past seasons too, and McCullum and Smith, who came together in the 2014 edition, have successfully ensured that they fill the void.
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