Highest Partnership in IPL in a single match – Indian Premier League (IPL) known for it’s thrilling T20 format, has seen many outstanding performances where both the batsmen in the crease punished the bowlers from both the ends of the pitch. This explosive batting not only entertains the crowd but also breaks many T20 records. Over the years as seasons passed by, The IPL has witnessed many such duos who form the list of Highest partnership in IPL.
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Deep Dive into Highest partnership in IPL (Top 3)
Virat Kohli and AB De villiers
Leading the pack is the iconic duo of AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli, who built together a mammoth 229-run stand for Royal Challengers Bangalore. This unbeaten second-wicket partnership came against Gujarat Lions in the 2016 season, with de Villiers smashing an unbeaten 129 and Kohli scoring 109*. Their onslaught propelled RCB to a monumental 248/3. AB de Villiers and Kohli, who tormented the bowling attack with a 215-run association in 2017 against Mumbai Indians. While de Villiers crunched 133*, Kohli remained unbeaten on 92 as RCB posted 263/5. With this this iconic pair remains the top scorers together till date.
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KL Rahul and Quinton De Kock
The third highest partnership of 210 runs was witnessed in the recent 2022 season between KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock of the Lucknow SuperGiants against Kolkata Knight Riders. De Kock playing at exact 200 strike rate where he had hit 140 of 70, with 10 sixes and 10 fours, whereas KL Rahul was playing at 143 strike rate with 3 fours and 4 sixes hitting 68 of 51. Altough Kolkata was very close to winning the game they lost by 2 runs.
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Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli
The RCB Lineup at that point of time was explosive with Gayle, Kohli and AB. Virat Kohli had once blasted with Chris Gayle against Delhi Daredevils, with 13 sixes and 7 fours Chris gayle (128 of 62) was playing with a 206 strike rate. Where as Virat Kohli (92 of 78) had hit 9 fours and 1 six playing at 142 strike rate. They scored a total of 215 for the loss of a single wicket of TM Dilshan. In response Delhi Coldn’t even reach a mere 200 with Ross Taylor being their highest scorer.
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List of Highest Partnership in IPL history in a single match
| Partner 1 | Partner 2 | batsman_run | extras_run | total_run | BattingTeam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | V Kohli | 226 | 3 | 229 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| AB de Villiers | V Kohli | 209 | 6 | 215 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| KL Rahul | Q de Kock | 208 | 2 | 210 | Lucknow Supergiants |
| AC Gilchrist | SE Marsh | 184 | 22 | 206 | Punjab Kings |
| CH Gayle | V Kohli | 200 | 4 | 204 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| DA Warner | NV Ojha | 173 | 16 | 189 | Delhi Capitals |
| DA Warner | JM Bairstow | 184 | 1 | 185 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| CA Lynn | G Gambhir | 169 | 15 | 184 | Kolkata Knight riders |
| KL Rahul | MA Agarwal | 174 | 9 | 183 | Punjab Kings |
| DP Conway | RD Gaikwad | 173 | 9 | 182 | Chennai Super Kings |
| D Padikkal | V Kohli | 173 | 8 | 181 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| F du Plessis | SR Watson | 170 | 11 | 181 | Chennai Super Kings |
| KS Williamson | S Dhawan | 174 | 2 | 176 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| CH Gayle | TM Dilshan | 160 | 7 | 167 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| HH Gibbs | RG Sharma | 162 | 5 | 167 | Deccan Chargers |
| RV Uthappa | S Dube | 153 | 12 | 165 | Chennai Super Kings |
| DR Smith | SR Tendulkar | 145 | 18 | 163 | Mumbai Indians |
| DA Warner | JM Bairstow | 149 | 11 | 160 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| M Vijay | MEK Hussey | 152 | 7 | 159 | Chennai Super Kings |
| G Gambhir | RV Uthappa | 147 | 11 | 158 | Kolkata Knight riders |
All the data shown in this list is taken from a kaggle dataset And data accounts for all the matches from 2008 to 2022
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Conclusion
In conclusion, this list of Highest partnerships in IPL history provides not just a numerical record but a rich tapestry of the tournament’s most memorable batting displays. The standout performances by pairs such as AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli for RCB, who top the chart with their monumental 229-run stand, underline the potential for cricketing partnerships to define and dominate the course of a match.
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These statistics go beyond the surface to highlight the significance of understanding and communication between batsmen, the tactical acumen of team management in pairing players, and the indomitable spirit of the athletes under the intense pressure and high expectations characteristic of the IPL.
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