Top 5 Highest Partnership in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some great moments in its tournament history, but nothing can top bat-breaking partnerships. Partnerships can thrill the fans and change a match. Below, look at the top 5 partnerships of IPL history.

Players With Highest Partnership in IPL

1. Kohli & de Villiers – 229 Runs (RCB vs GL, 2016)

The only partnership in IPL history to cross 200 runs belongs to Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, who put together 229 runs for the second wicket for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Lions in 2016. Both players exhibited their aggressive and elegant stroke play to the amazement of fans.

2. Kohli & de Villiers – 215 Runs (RCB vs MI, 2015)

This incredible pair is also the second-highest partnership. They added an unbeaten 215-run partnership vs Mumbai Indians in 2015. AB de Villiers scored 133* off 59 balls while Kohli scored 82*. It was a clinic on partnership building and power hitting.

3. KL Rahul & Quinton de Kock – 210 Runs (LSG vs KKR, 2022)

In 2022, the Lucknow Super Giants’ openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock put on an unbeaten partnership of 210 runs. De Kock was ruthless, scoring a remarkable 140* in one of the best IPL innings in history. Rahul was steady with 68*.

4. Gilchrist & Marsh – 206 Runs (KXIP vs RCB, 2011)

Back in 2011 Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh smashed 206 runs for Kings XI Punjab against RCB. Gilchrist led the innings, scoring 106 runs, while Marsh provided the support with 79. This was a record at that time.

5. Gayle & Kohli – 204 Runs (RCB vs DD, 2012)

In 2012, Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli put on a phenomenal partnership of 204* runs for RCB against Delhi Daredevils. Gayle scored 128* with fireworks, while Kohli’s clever batting kept the partnership moving.