Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Image Credit: BCCI/IPL)

New Delhi: Virat Kohli And Phil Salt gave his all as he dismantled the Mumbai Indians bowling attack to give Royal Challengers Bangalore a great start at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.Both of them made a brilliant opening partnership of 120 runs, laying a strong foundation for RCB. Salt led the team with a explosive innings of 78 runs in 36 balls, while Kohli played the role of anchor in the stands. This partnership became RCB’s second-highest opening partnership against Mumbai Indians in IPL history, after Kohli and Faf du Plessis’ 148-run effort in Bengaluru in 2023.During the innings, Kohli achieved another significant feat, registering his 47th century partnership in T20 cricket – the highest by any batsman in the format. While doing this he went ahead Babar AzamHe has 46, and has overtaken other greats like Chris Gayle (46), David Warner (45) and Faf du Plessis (40).Kohli was eventually dismissed after scoring 50 runs, after Hardik Pandya provided the perfect platform.A pillar of RCB since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, Kohli once again underlined his value at the top. Meanwhile, the franchise is the defending champion, having clinched the IPL 2025 title with a win over Punjab Kings in the final.

Highest century partnerships in T20 cricket

47 – Virat Kohli*46 – Chris Gayle46- Babar Azam45 – David Warner40 – Faf du Plessis