Highest Partnerships in IPL History
The thrill of the IPL is back with its highly anticipated 17th season. Over the years, IPL has been a stage for some of the most extraordinary batting partnerships, leaving fans awestruck. Today, we take a look at the top 20 partnerships in terms of total runs scored, that have etched their names in the annals of IPL history. At the top of the list, we have the legendary duo of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, who stitched together a mammoth 229 run stand that left bowlers spellbound.
1. Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers - 229 runs
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers hold the IPL's highest partnership record. They achieved this feat against Gujarat Lions in 2016. Batting first, Bangalore lost Gayle early but then Kohli and AB got together for the second wicket and shared a stand of 229 runs off just 96 balls. Kohli finished on 109 off 55 balls, while de Villiers made 129* off 52 balls as Bangalore scored 248 for 3 in their 20 overs.
2. Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers - 215* runs
The AB-Kohli duo features for the second time on this list. In the 2015 season, these two put together a 215-run stand for the 2nd wicket at the Wankhede Stadium against Mumbai. This was a record-breaking partnership, which was eventually toppled in the subsequent year by the same pair. De Villiers made a magnificent 133*, while Kohli finished on 82* off 50 balls. Bangalore finished their innings on 235/1 in 20 overs.
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3. Quinton de Kock & KL Rahul - 210* runs
Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul's 210-run stand against Kolkata became the third-highest partnership in the Indian Premier League. The Lucknow opening duo of Rahul-de Kock also set a new benchmark for the highest opening partnerships in the league. Moreover, Quinton’s score of 140 is the third-highest individual score in Indian T20 League history.
4. Adam Gilchrist & Shaun Marsh - 206 runs
The Australian pair of Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh held the record of the highest partnership in the league for 4 years. The duo launched an all-out attack against Bangalore bowlers, with Gilchrist making 106 runs off 55 balls and Marsh scoring 79* off 49 balls. The pair added 206 runs in 96 balls for the 2nd wicket as Punjab made a massive 232/2 in their 20 overs. In the end, Punjab won the match by 111 runs.
5. Chris Gayle & Virat Kohli - 204 runs
Virat Kohli features for the third time in the list of the top 5 highest partnerships in Indian T20 League history. After Dilshan got out early, Kolhi got together with Chris Gayle, and the two hammered the Delhi bowling attack. Gayle made a scorching 128* off 62 balls, while Kohli was equally effective with a 53-ball 73. Bangalore made 215 runs before restricting Delhi to 194. This remains one of the highest partnerships in the league’s history.
List of Top 20 Highest Partnership in IPL History - Partnership by Runs and Wickets
Here's a look at the top 20 highest partnership in IPL history, along with some interesting details:
| Rank | Partners | Runs | Wicket | Team | Against | Year | Note** |
| 1 | Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers | 229 | 2nd | RCB | Guj Lions | 2016 | Highest partnership ever in IPL |
| 2 | Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers | 215* | 2nd | RCB | MI | 2015 | Second-highest partnership |
| 3 | Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul | 210* | 1st | LSG | KKR | 2022 | Highest opening partnership |
| 4 | Adam Gilchrist, Shaun Marsh | 206 | 2nd | PBKS | RCB | 2011 | |
| 5 | Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli | 204* | 2nd | RCB | Daredevils | 2012 | |
| 6 | David Warner, Naman Ojha | 189* | 2nd | Daredevils | Deccan | 2012 | |
| 7 | Jonny Bairstow, David Warner | 185 | 1st | SRH | RCB | 2019 | |
| 8 | Gautam Gambhir, Chris Lynn | 184* | 1st | KKR | Guj Lions | 2017 | |
| 9 | KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal | 183 | 1st | PBKS | RR | 2020 | |
| 10 | Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway | 182 | 1st | CSK | SRH | 2022 | |
| 11 | Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis | 181* | 1st | CSK | PBKS | 2020 | |
| 12 | Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal | 181* | 1st | RCB | RR | 2021 | |
| 13 | S Dhawan, Kane Williamson | 176* | 2nd | SRH | DD | 2018 | |
| 14 | Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis | 172 | 1st | RCB | SRH | 2023 | |
| 15 | Herschelle Gibbs, Rohit Sharma | 167* | 2nd | MI | KKR | 2012 | |
| 16 | Chris Gayle, Tilakaratne Dilshan | 167 | 1st | RCB | Warriors | 2013 | |
| 17 | Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube | 165 | 3rd | CSK | RCB | 2022 | |
| 18 | Sachin Tendulkar, Dwayne Smith | 163* | 1st | MI | RR | 2012 | |
| 19 | David Warner, Jonny Bairstow | 160 | 1st | SRH | PBKS | 2020 | |
| 20 | Michael Hussey, Murali Vijay | 159 | 1st | CSK | RCB | 2011 |
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FAQs
What is the highest partnership in IPL history?
RCB's legendary duo of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers hold the record for the highest partnership in IPL history. They shared a 229-run stand for the 2nd wicket against Gujarat in the 2016 season.
What is the highest partnership in IPL 2024?
The highest partnership of IPL 2024 is between Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson. The Rajasthan duo scored 148 runs for the 2nd wicket against RCB at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on 6 Apr 2024. Here's a look at the top 5 highest partnerships in this season IPL 2024.
| Rank | Partners | Runs | Wicket | Team | Against | Location |
| 1 | J Buttler, S Samson | 148 | 2nd | RR | RCB | Jaipur |
| 2 | V Kohli, F du Plessis | 134 | 1st | LSG | CSK | Lucknow |
| 3 | T Head, A Sharma | 131 | 1st | SRH | DC | Delhi |
| 4 | S Samson, R Parag | 130 | 3rd | RR | GT | Jaipur |
| 5 | V Kohli, F du Plessis | 125 | 1st | RCB | RR | Jaipur |
Which team has highest partnership in IPL?
Royal Challengers Bangalore team has the highest partnership in IPL with 229 runs scored by Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
Which is the best opening partnership in IPL?
The 210-run stand between Lucknow’s Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul is the highest opening partnership in Indian T20 League history. It is also the highest partnership in IPL 2022.
Who has the second-highest partnership in IPL?
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers of Team Bangalore hold the record for the second-highest partnership in IPL history, which came with the 215-run stand for the 2nd wicket against Mumbai during the 2015 season.
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