Top 5 Highest Partnership in IPL History (2008-2023)

Highest Partnership in IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for its high-octane cricket, where players from across the globe showcase their skills and compete against each other. Over the years, the IPL has witnessed some exceptional performances, but one of the most significant and awe-inspiring achievements is the highest partnership in IPL history. Let’s take a closer look at this remarkable feat.

What is the Highest Partnership in IPL History?

The highest partnership in IPL history is 229 runs off 105 balls only, which AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli scored for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against the Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016. The match was played on 14th May 2016 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

List of Highest Partnership in IPL History

Batsman	Partnership Score	Scoring Team	Opponent	Year	Venue
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers	229	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Gujarat Lions	2016	Bangalore
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers	215	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Mumbai Indians	2015	Mumbai
Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul	210	Lucknow Super Giants	Kolkata Night Riders	2022	Mumbai
Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh	206	Punjab Kings	Royal Challengers Bangalore	2011	Bangalore
Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle	204	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Delhi Capitals	2012	Bangalore

1. Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers – 229 Runs

The partnership of AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli for the 2nd wicket against Gujarat Lions is still the highest partnership record in IPL since the IPL 2016. In the 44th match of IPL 2016, RCB batting 1st loses the wicket of Chris Gayle early. But then Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers handled the situation both of them made a century. Kohli made 109 off 55 balls while de Villers finished 129* off 52 balls as RCB racked up a towering 248/3 in their 20 overs. It is one of the historic partnerships of IPL that cricket lovers will never forget.

2. AB de Villiers & Virat Kohli – 215 Runs

They are the deadliest duo of IPL. They have another record of the highest partnership for 2nd wicket against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2015. In this match, they again lose the wicket of Chris Gayle very early. But then they together handled the situation and made 215 runs for the 2nd wicket. In this match. AB de Villiers made a fabulous 133* off 59 balls, including 19 fours and 4 sixes while Kohli finished 82* off 50 balls. They make the scoreboard 235/1 in 20 overs.

3. Quinton de Kock & KL Rahul – 210 Runs

If you see at the list then all of the partnership is for 2nd wicket. This is the only 1st wicket partnership on this list which is made by Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul in IPL 2022 against Kolkata Knight Riders. They gave no chance to bowlers to take their wickets. In this match, Quinton de Kock scored 140* off 70 balls while KL Rahul scored 68 off 51 balls. Through their pairs, LSG made 210/0 in 20 overs. But KKR really played very they are just 2 runs behind to win the match. But the last smile was given by LSG.

4. Adam Gilchrist & Shaun Marsh – 206 runs

Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh, two Australian cricketers, formed a formidable partnership in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2011 season for Kings XI Punjab. Their partnership for the second wicket against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 17, 2011, is still considered one of the highest partnerships in IPL history.

The duo brought up their 100-run partnership in just 48 balls, with Gilchrist leading the way by scoring 106 runs off just 55 balls, which included 9 fours and 8 sixes. On the other hand, Marsh played a perfect supporting role by scoring 79 runs off just 49 balls, which included 8 fours and 4 sixes.

5. Chris Gayle & Virat Kohli – 204 runs

In IPL 2012, RCB has one more record for the highest partnership which Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle for the 2nd wicket do. In all the highest partnerships of RCB the name Virat Kohli is always there which is why he is known as the “King of IPL”.In this match, Chris Gayle scored 128* off 62 balls, Kohli was equally effective as he scored a 53-ball 73. The pair helped RCB towering 215/1.

Conclusion

These are the highest partnership in the most prestigious tournament Indian Premier League and a reminder of the immense talent that exists in the league. These partnerships will be remembered forever no one can forget these masterpiece records of IPL.

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