Top 5 highest partnerships in IPL history: Partnerships are considered to be ladder in cricket. It definitely serves as an asset to the team’s total on the board. Mutual understanding is the essential criteria in building partnerships. Otherwise some hurdles may get on top like run-outs, losing wickets while trying to score quickly by both batsmen. Here we present before you the highest partnerships in IPL history.
- Herschelle Gibbs – Rohit Sharma
This happened in the 5th edition of the IPL when this pair put on a 167* runs stand. The match was against KKR at their home ground (Eden Gardens). It was for the second wicket.
- Naman Ojha – David Warner
It was then when they played for Delhi Daredevils. They put up a partnership of 189* in the IPL 2012 for 2nd wicket partnership at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The match was against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Chris Gayle – Virat Kohli
Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli put together a partnership of 204* for the second wicket. The match was against Delhi Daredevils played at Kotla. RCB won the match by 22 runs.
- Shaun Marsh – Adam Gilchrist
They put on a 206 run stand for the second wicket in the year 2011. These mighty Aussies were in great touch then playing for Kings XI Punjab. This match was against Royal Challengers Bangalore played at Dharmasala.
- AB de Villiers – Virat Kohli