Top 10 Highest Partnerships In Indian T20 League
Indian T20 League fans have enjoyed many great partnerships, and there will possibly be more in the upcoming seasons. We will go through the top 10 highest partnerships in the history of the Indian T20 League.
1. Ab de Villiers & Virat Kohli: 229 Runs
On 14 May 2016, during an Indian T20 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Lions in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers made a record. They scored the highest partnership of 229 runs for the 2nd wicket. Both players scored centuries, which helped their team win the match.
2. Ab de Villiers & Virat Kohli: 215* Runs
The second spot for the highest partnerships in the Indian T20 League also goes to RCB's Ab de Villiers and Virat Kohli. The duo scored a partnership of 215 runs in 2015, and both stayed on the crease until the end. Their collaboration came against Mumbai Indians while playing at Wankhede.
3. KL Rahul & Quinton de Kock: 210* Runs
In an Indian T20 match in 2022, KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock achieved the highest partnership for the 1st wicket. The game was played between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at DY Patil Stadium. They scored an unbeaten 210 runs together for Super Giants.
4. Shubman Gill & B Sai Sudharsan: 210 Runs
During the 2024 Indian T20 League match in Ahmedabad, Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan showcased an impressive opening partnership, amassing a total of 210 runs. This stellar performance occurred in a game between the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings.
5. Shaun Marsh & Adam Gilchrist: 206 Runs
The Australian duo Shaun Marsh & Adam Gilchrist forged a partnership of 206 runs for the 2nd wicket on May 17, 2011. They were playing for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore. A knock of 106 came from Gilchrist's bat at Dharamshala's ground.
6. Virat Kohli & Chris Gayle: 204* Runs
On 17th May 2012, a match was played in Delhi where Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle formed a remarkable partnership, scoring 204* runs. This partnership occurred for the second wicket while playing for RCB. Their outstanding performance put their team in a strong position against Delhi Daredevils, leading them to victory.
7. David Warner & Naman Ojha: 189* Runs
On May 10, 2012, during a match between Delhi Daredevils and Deccan Chargers played in Hyderabad in the Indian T20 League, David Warner and Naman Ojha formed the seventh-highest partnership in the league's history. Their unbeaten 189-run partnership for the 2nd wicket was instrumental in Delhi Daredevils' 9-wicket victory. Despite Shikhar Dhawan's impressive 84-run performance off 49 balls for Deccan Chargers, they could not secure a win.
8. David Warner & Jonny Bairstow: 185 Runs
David Warner is again on the list of the top 10 highest partnerships in the Indian T20 League. This time, he shares the record with England player Jonny Bairstow. The duo scored 185 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad against RCB on 31 March 2019. In the first innings, they opened the batting, and Warner finished unbeaten on 100.
9. Chris Lynn & Gautam Gambhir: 184* Runs
During a match on 7 April 2017, Chris Lynn and Gautam Gambhir formed a powerful partnership of 184* runs for the 1st wicket. They were batting for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Lions in Rajkot. Both batsmen stayed not out until the end of the match, leading their team to a 10-wicket win.
10. KL Rahul & Mayank Agarwal: 183 Runs
Kings XI Punjab players KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal share the record for the tenth-highest partnership in Indian T20 League’s history. They formed a fantastic partnership of 183 runs for the 1st wicket against Rajasthan Royals. The match was played on 27 September 2020 at Sharjah.
In the Indian T20 League, partnerships between players are crucial, and some stand out for their incredible teamwork. These partnerships showcased exceptional batting skills, setting huge totals for their teams. Virat Kohli, Ab de Villiers, and David Warner have been a part of many such partnerships. You can create your winning combinations as you witness these spectacular team efforts. Join
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