Highest Partnerships In IPL

AB de Villiers & Virat Kohli have the top two highest IPL partnerships to their names (Twitter)

In cricket, partnerships between batsmen are a critical aspect of building a competitive score. However, stitching long-standing partnerships in T20 cricket, especially in a high-stakes environment like the Indian Premier League (IPL), is notably challenging.

The IPL, renowned for its congregation of international stars and top-tier talent, features some of the world's best bowlers. This diversity and quality of bowling attacks significantly increase the probability of dismissals, making it difficult for batsmen to maintain long partnerships. In the IPL, where every team boasts of having at least a couple of world-class bowlers, the margin for error for batsmen is minimal.

Despite these challenges, the IPL has witnessed some exceptional partnerships that have not only enthralled fans but have also turned the tide of matches. These partnerships are proof of the batsmen's synergy, temperament, and ability to negotiate the threats posed by the opposition's bowling attack.

At OneCricket, let’s take a look at the highest partnership in IPL history.

IPL 2024 - Highest Partnerships

Players	Runs	Wicket	Team & Opposition	Ground	Date
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IPL History - Highest Partnerships

Players	Runs	Wicket	Team & Opposition	Ground	Date
Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers	229	2nd	RCB vs Gujarat Lions	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium	May 14, 2016
Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers	215*	2nd	RCB vs MI	Wankhede Stadium	May 10, 2015
KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock	210*	1st	LSG vs KKR	DY Patil Stadium	May 18, 2022
Shaun Marsh, Adam Gilchrist	206	2nd	Kings XI Punjab vs RCB	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium	May 17, 2011
Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle	204*	2nd	RCB vs Delhi Daredevils	Arun Jaitley Stadium	May 17, 2012
David Warner, Naman Ojha	189*	2nd	Delhi Daredevils vs Deccan Chargers	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium	May 10, 2012
David Warner, Jonny Bairstow	184*	1st	SRH vs RCB	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium	March 31, 2019
Chris Lynn, Gautam Gambhir	184*	1st	KKR vs Gujarat Lions	Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium	April 7, 2017
KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal	183	1st	Kings XI Punjab vs RR	Sharjah Cricket Stadium	September 27, 2020
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway	182	1st	CSK vs SRH	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium	May 1, 2022

Top 3 batters with the highest partnerships in IPL history

1. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers - 229 runs

Virat Kohli & Ab de Villiers have the highest partnership in IPL (Twitter)

In this memorable match held in Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced Gujarat Lions (GL) in a high-scoring encounter. The focus was on Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, who together engineered a record-breaking 229-run stand for the second wicket. Their partnership was the cornerstone of RCB's massive total of 248/3. Kohli contributed a magnificent 109 runs, while de Villiers was even more explosive, scoring 129 runs off just 52 deliveries.

2. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers - 215 runs

Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers also have the 2nd highest partnership in IPL history (Twitter)

On this occasion, Royal Challengers Bangalore took on Mumbai Indians in Mumbai, setting the stage for another Kohli and de Villiers show. The dynamic duo put up an unbeaten partnership of 215 runs for the second wicket, driving RCB to a formidable total of 235/1. Kohli's contribution was a well-made 82 runs, while AB de Villiers played a more dominant role, scoring a breathtaking 133 runs off 59 balls. Their partnership decimated the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, setting up a huge score.

3. Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul - 210 runs

Quinton de Kock & KL Rahul (Twitter)

In this game, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) showcased their batting strength against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Opening batsmen Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul put together an unbroken partnership of 210 runs for the first wicket, propelling LSG to a massive total of 210/0. De Kock played a scintillating innings, scoring 140 runs off 70 balls, while Rahul supported brilliantly with 68 off 51 balls. KKR, in response, was unable to chase down the total, falling narrowly short by 2 runs.

Highest Partnership in IPL History: FAQs

Q.1. What is the highest partnership in IPL history?

Answer: The highest partnership in IPL history is 229 runs for the 2nd wicket between Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for RCB against Gujarat Lions in Bengaluru on 14 May 2016.

Q.2. Which pair holds the record for the highest opening partnership in IPL?

Answer: KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock hold the record for the highest opening partnership in IPL with 210* runs for LSG against KKR in DY Patil on 18 May 2022.

Q.3. Which team has featured the most in the top 10 partnerships in the IPL?

Answer: RCB has featured in the most in the top 10 partnerships in the IPL?

Q.4. Which partnership holds the record for the highest for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in IPL?

Answer: David Warner and Naman Ojha hold the record for the highest partnership for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) with 189* runs against Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad on 10 May 2012.

Q.5. Which partnership set the record for CSK's highest opening stand in IPL 2022?

Answer: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway set the record for CSK's highest opening stand in IPL 2022 with 182 runs against SRH in Pune on 1 May 2022.