Highest partnership in IPL: Take a look at the top 5 highest partnerships in IPL history

Highest partnership in IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen many memorable partnerships over the years, but some have stood out more than others. In this article, we will take a look at the five highest partnerships in the history of IPL.

Highest partnership in IPL

1. VIRAT KOHLI & AB DE VILLIERS (RCB)- 229 RUNS FOR THE 2nd WICKET VS GUJARAT LIONS IN 2016

The highest partnership in the history of IPL is held by none other than Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. In 2016, the two friends and teammates of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) scored 229 runs for the second wicket in their match against Gujarat Lions. This partnership, which took just 96 balls, not only set a new record for the highest partnership in IPL history, but also broke the record for the highest partnership for a wicket in T20 cricket overall. Kohli finished with 109 runs off 55 balls, while de Villiers scored an unbeaten 129 runs off 52 balls.

2. VIRAT KOHLI & AB DE VILLIERS (RCB)- 215 RUNS FOR THE 2nd WICKET VS MUMBAI INDIANS IN 2015

The second-best partnership in IPL history also involves Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. In the 2015 season, the two teammates scored 215 runs for the second wicket against Mumbai Indians. In the match, which took place at the Wankhede Stadium, de Villiers scored an incredible 133* off 59 balls, while Kohli scored 82* off 50 balls. This partnership helped RCB score 235/1 in their 20 overs and there was no way back for Mumbai.

3. QUNINTON DE KOCK & KL RAHUL (LSG)- 210 RUNS FOR THE 1st WICKET VS KKR IN 2022

Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul’s 204 runs in the IPL 2022 match against the Kolkata Knight Riders were eye-watering as they led their team to a big win and broke the record for the third highest partnership in IPL history. In this match, Quinton de Kock scored an unbeaten 140 runs, which is also the third highest in the history of IPL.

4. ADAM GILCHRIST & SHAUN MARSH (KINGS XI PUNJAB)- 206 RUNS FOR THE 2nd WICKET VS RCB IN 2011

The fourth highest partnership in the history of IPL is held by Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh who played for Kings XI Punjab in 2011. The two Australians scored 206 runs in the 2nd wicket against Royal Challengers Bangalore, with Gilchrist scoring 106 runs off 55 balls and Marsh 79* off 49 balls. This partnership helped Kings XI Punjab score 232/2 in their 20 overs and they won the match quite convincingly.

5. CHRIS GAYLE & VIRAT KOHLI (RCB)- 204 RUNS FOR THE 2nd WICKET VS RCB IN 2011 VS DELHI DAREDEVILS IN 2012

Making it to the fifth spot of the best partnership in IPL history is yet again Virat Kohli but this time with Chris Gayle. The duo scored 204 runs for the 2nd wicket against Delhi Daredevils. Gayle scored an explosive 128* off 62 balls while Kohli scored 73 off 53 balls. Thank you to this partnership, RCB scored 215/1 in their 20 overs to win the match in commanding fashion.