Top 5 Highest Partnerships in ODI History

Cricket is a team-based sport, and partnerships between batters are often the determining factor in the outcome of a cricket match. Partnerships in One Day Internationals (ODIs) help a team to build a large score or chase targets in pressure situations. Some batting pairs have delivered historic performances that became milestones in cricket history. This article explores the highest partnerships in ODI, including top duos, match stats, and records that left fans speechless. 

What is a Batting Partnership in ODI Cricket? 

In ODI Cricket, batting partnership refers to the runs accumulated between two batters when they are batting together before one gets out. Partnerships are recorded by wickets. Thus, this refers to the total runs scored between the fall of one wicket and the wicket that fell next. If the first wicket falls after two openers put on a partnership of 100 runs, they have scored 100 runs as a first wicket partnership. 

Why Partnerships Matter in ODIs 

Big partnerships: 

• Set a solid foundation for the team total. 

• Help build momentum and confidence. 

• Demoralise the bowling team.   

• Relieve pressure on the batter to come.   

In limited overs formats, like ODIs, every over counts, and a solid stand between two batters can change the outcome of a game. 

Top 5 Highest Partnerships in ODI History 

Here are the top five highest partnerships in ODI cricket: 

1. Chris Gayle & Marlon Samuels: 372 Runs 

• Match: West Indies vs Zimbabwe (World Cup 2015) 

• Venue: Canberra, Australia 

Chris Gayle made history with his 215, while Marlon Samuels added 133. Their second-wicket partnership of 372 runs has the record for the largest partnership in ODI history. 

2. John Campbell & Shai Hope: 365 Runs 

• Match: West Indies vs Ireland (2019) 

• Venue: Dublin 

Campbell made 179 and Hope made 170 to set the record for the largest opening partnership in ODI cricket history. The West Indies scored an incredible 381 in that game. 

3. Sachin Tendulkar & Rahul Dravid: 331 Runs 

• Match: India vs New Zealand (1999) 

• Venue: Hyderabad 

Sachin scored 186 runs*, and Dravid made 153. Their stand helped India to hit 376. To date, this is the highest ODI Partnership by India 

4. Sourav Ganguly & Rahul Dravid: 318 Runs 

• Match: India vs Sri Lanka (1999 World Cup) 

• Venue: Taunton 

Ganguly scored 183, Dravid made 145, and their massive partnership resulted in India demolishing Sri Lanka. India scored its first 300+ run partnership in ODIs. 

5. Imam-ul-Haq & Fakhar Zaman: 304 Runs 

• Match: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe (2018) 

• Venue: Bulawayo 

Fakhar Zaman scored 210 runs* and became the first Pakistani to score a double century in ODIs. Along with Imam’s 113, we can credit their opening partnership as the highest in history. 

Highest Indian Partnerships in ODIs 

India has produced some of the best ODI partnerships in history: 

• Tendulkar & Dravid: 331 runs (vs NZ, 1999) 

• Ganguly & Dravid: 318 runs (vs SL, 1999) 

• Kohli & Rohit Sharma: 246 runs (vs West Indies, 2018) 

• Dhawan & Kohli: 210 runs (vs Pakistan, 2018 Asia Cup) 

These partnerships highlight how teamwork and communication lead to record-breaking performances. 

Most Consistent ODI Batting Duos 

Some pairs have delivered multiple 100+ stands:  

• Kohli & Rohit Sharma: 18 century stands 

• Ganguly & Tendulkar: 21 century stands 

• Williamson & Taylor (NZ): known for match-winning partnerships 

These duos have shown partnership consistency over the years.  

Records and Stats Overview 

• The West Indies has the most appearances in the top 5. 

• India has two partnerships above 300 runs. 

• Rahul Dravid appears twice in the top Indian partnerships. 

• Canberra, Dublin, and Hyderabad have seen iconic partnerships. 

Conclusion 

Partnerships are the foundation of every significant ODI score. From Sachin and Dravid to Gayle and Samuels, the specifics vary, but the message remains the same. Working together and having a little patience can create incredible cricketing milestones. With players continually hitting bigger shots, taking greater and greater risks, the greatest partnership in ODI history is likely to fall in the coming years. This will be available for fans to watch on various cricket apps or check on the official sites, too. To follow live cricket stats, scorecards, or place predictions during innings, check out the Indibet app download for Android and iOS. 

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