Highest Partnership in IPL History: Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul’s formidable 210-run partnership against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 Indian Premier League secured the third-highest partnership in IPL history. Topping the list is the remarkable 229-run stand by Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. In the T20 format, where batsmen often adopt an aggressive approach, partnerships are crucial despite the limited overs. The IPL has witnessed numerous significant partnerships, underscoring their importance in the shortest format of the game.
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Top 10 Highest Partnership in IPL
Here is a list of the top ten all-time highest partnership in IPL history. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers top the charts with their 229 run partnership in 2016 against Gujarat Lions. This record remains unbroken until today as multiple players and teams have come close but not enough.
| Rank | Batters | Partnership | Scoring Team | Vs Opponent | IPL edition |
| 1 | Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers | 229 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Gujarat Lions | 2016 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers | 215 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mumbai Indians | 2015 |
| 3 | Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul | 210 | Lucknow SuperGiants | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2022 |
| 4 | Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh | 206 | Punjab Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2011 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle | 204 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Delhi Capitals | 2012 |
| 6 | David Warner and Naman Ojha | 189 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Deccan Chargers | 2012 |
| 7 | David Warner and Jonny Bairstow | 185 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2019 |
| 8 | Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn | 184 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gujarat Lions | 2017 |
| 9 | KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal | 183 | Punjab Kings | Rajasthan Royals | 2020 |
| 10 | Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway | 182 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2022 |
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli
Partnership: 229 runs in 96 balls (2nd wicket)
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, close friends both on and off the field, hold the top two highest partnerships in IPL history. Their record-setting 229-run partnership against Gujarat Lions in 2016 stands as the highest in T20 cricket and the history of IPL. Kohli’s 109 off 55 and de Villiers’ unbeaten 129 off 52 powered RCB to a towering 248/3. This extraordinary feat remains the highest partnership in IPL history.
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers
Partnership: 215 runs in 105 balls (2nd wicket)
Before their record-breaking 229-run partnership, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers already held the highest partnership in IPL. In IPL 2015, they added an unbeaten 215 runs off 105 balls against Mumbai Indians, with De Villiers scoring 133* off 59 balls and Kohli contributing 82* off 50 balls. RCB set a commanding total of 235/1, securing a decisive victory.
Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh
Partnership: 206 runs in 96 balls (2nd wicket)
In 2011, Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh’s explosive partnership of 206 runs for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore featured Gilchrist’s blistering 106 off 55 balls and Marsh’s unbeaten 79 off 49 balls. The duo’s onslaught propelled Punjab to 232/2, leading to a convincing victory.
Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli
Partnership: 204 runs in 110 balls (2nd wicket)
In 2012, Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle’s destructive 204-run partnership for the 2nd wicket against Delhi in the IPL remains one of the highest. Gayle’s explosive 128* off 62 balls and Kohli’s quick 73 off 53 balls powered RCB to 215/1, ensuring a victory as Delhi reached 194/9.
Naman Ojha and David Warner
Partnership: 189 runs in 98 balls (1st wicket)
Before captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad, David Warner partnered with Naman Ojha for a stellar 189-run stand for the second wicket during IPL 2012 against Deccan Chargers. Delhi chased down the target of 188, with Warner scoring 109* and Ojha contributing 64*.
Do you think pairs like Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul, or Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad, have the potential to surpass the record for the highest partnership in IPL history?
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Highest Partnership in IPL 2023
On May 18, 2023, Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis of Bangalore set a new record for the highest partnership in IPL 2023, scoring 172 runs for the 1st wicket against Hyderabad. The previous IPL has seen memorable run chases and partnerships but a few stand out as the highest partnerships. Take a look at the highest partnerships in the IPL for the 2023 season.
| SL | Partners | Runs | Team | Against | Location |
| 1 | Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis | 172 | Bangalore | Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 2 | Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis | 148 | Bangalore | Mumbai | Bengaluru |
| 3 | Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan | 147 | Gujarat | Hyderabad | Ahmedabad |
| 4 | Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha | 142 | Gujarat | Lucknow | Ahmedabad |
| 5 | Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad | 141 | Chennai | Delhi | Delhi |
FAQs
Who has the highest partnership pair in IPL history?
Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers currently hold the record for highest partnership in IPL history. Their second wicket partnership of 229 runs against Gujarat Lions in 2016 remains unbroken.
Which is the greatest partnership in IPL history highlights?
In the realm of cricket, the synergy between Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers is renowned, as they forged remarkable records for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Their partnership of 229 runs stands as the highest ever for any wicket in the history of the IPL.
Who has the most 50 runs partnership in IPL?
In the IPL 2023, RCB captain Faf and Virat are the duo with the highest number of 50-plus partnerships, having crafted eight half-century stands.
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