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Top 5 Highest Partnerships in IPL History (2026 Update): In the IPL, there have been numerous instances where a magnificent partnership between two batsmen has completely turned the tide of a match. The 229-run partnership between Virat Kohli and de Villiers remains the highest partnership in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to this day.
The IPL, the world's largest T20 league, has witnessed many such encounters where two batsmen have combined to forge record-breaking partnerships, thereby completely altering the course of the game. With the 2026 IPL season set to commence on March 28th, we take this opportunity to highlight the five greatest partnerships that have carved a special niche for themselves in the history of the league.
Highest Partnerships in IPL History (2008 - 2026)
5. Shaun Marsh and Adam Gilchrist (206 runs)
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Against: Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2011
This partnership remains one of the most classic moments from the early years of the IPL. On May 17, 2011, at the picturesque stadium in Dharamshala, playing for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh amassed 206 runs for the second wicket against RCB.
4. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (210 runs)
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Against: Chennai Super Kings, 2024
This partnership showcased a magnificent blend of youthful exuberance and technical prowess. On May 10, 2024, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan added 210 runs for the first wicket against the Chennai Super Kings. Both batsmen scored magnificent centuries, propelling their team into a commanding position.
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3. KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock (210* runs)
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Against: Kolkata Knight Riders, 2022
Playing for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock made history on May 18, 2022. At the DY Patil Stadium, these two opening batsmen scored 210 runs without being dismissed. This also stands as the highest partnership for the first wicket in the history of the IPL.
2. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (215* Runs)
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Against: Mumbai Indians, 2015
It comes as no surprise that this very same pair occupies the second spot on this list as well. On May 10, 2015, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Kohli and de Villiers forged an unbeaten partnership of 215 runs, mercilessly punishing the Mumbai Indians' bowlers. This duo proved that when they are in full flow, no cricket ground in the world is too big.
1. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (229 Runs)
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Against: Gujarat Lions, 2016
The record for the greatest and most memorable partnership in IPL history belongs to 'The Dynamic Duo'—Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. On May 14, 2016, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, these two legends added 229 runs for the second wicket against the Gujarat Lions. In this match, both batsmen scored centuries, and RCB posted a mammoth total.
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