Record-Breaking Highest Partnership in IPL History

The IPL has witnessed several high-scoring partnerships, but which duo holds the record for the highest partnership in IPL history? Find out in this comprehensive guide!

Introduction:

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has provided cricket fans with countless thrilling moments over the years, from nail-biting finishes to breathtaking performances. One of the most exciting aspects of IPL matches is watching the batsmen take on the bowlers, with the hope of scoring big runs for their team.

Over the years, we have seen several high-scoring partnerships between batsmen in the IPL. However, one question that often comes to mind is - which duo holds the record for the highest partnership in IPL history? In this article, we will delve into the details of this record-breaking partnership and take a look at some of the other notable partnerships in IPL history.

Highest Partnership in IPL - The Record-Breaking Duo:

The highest partnership in IPL history was set by Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli during a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016. The two batsmen put on a massive partnership of 229 runs for the second wicket, which remains unbeaten to this day.

Gayle and Kohli's partnership was a sight to behold, as the two batsmen bludgeoned the Gujarat Lions bowlers all around the park. Gayle scored 77 runs off just 38 deliveries, while Kohli played an unbeaten innings of 109 runs off 55 balls. Their partnership helped RCB set a mammoth total of 248 runs, which proved too much for the Lions to chase down.

Other Notable High-Scoring Partnerships in IPL:

While the Gayle-Kohli partnership holds the record for the highest partnership in IPL history, there have been several other notable partnerships that deserve a mention. Here are some of the highest partnerships in IPL history:

215 runs - Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL 2011)

212 runs - David Warner and Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL 2019)

206 runs - Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) vs Gujarat Lions (IPL 2016)

204 runs - Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) vs Delhi Daredevils (IPL 2012)

198 runs - Sachin Tendulkar and Dwayne Smith (Mumbai Indians) vs Rajasthan Royals (IPL 2012)

FAQs:

Q. Which team has the most 200+ partnerships in IPL history?

A. Royal Challengers Bangalore has the most 200+ partnerships in IPL history, with a total of three partnerships.

Q. Who holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL history?

A. Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL history, with an unbeaten 175 runs off just 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013.

Q. How many 200+ partnerships have been scored in IPL history?

A. There have been a total of eight 200+ partnerships scored in IPL history.

Conclusion:

The IPL has provided us with several memorable moments over the years, and the high-scoring partnerships between batsmen are certainly among them. While there have been several notable partnerships in IPL history, the highest partnership record belongs to Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli, who put on a massive partnership of 229 runs for the second wicket in IPL2016