England’s Jos Buttler and Alex Hales hold the record for the highest partnership in T20 World Cup history. The English pair put together an unbeaten 170-run stand for the first wicket against India in the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal.
Partnerships are crucial to any successful T20 innings. Whether it’s rebuilding an innings, setting a high total, or chasing down a target, strong partnerships are essential for a team’s success. High-scoring partnerships have often been the deciding factor in key matches throughout the T20 World Cup.
Top 5 Players with Highest Partnerships in T20 World Cup
Jos Buttler & Alex Hales
(England) – 170* vs India, 2022
In the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal, Jos Buttler and Alex Hales set the record for the highest partnership in T20 World Cup history with an unbeaten 170-run stand. Chasing 169 runs, Buttler scored 80* off 49 balls, while Hales hit 86 off 47 balls. Their partnership led England to a comfortable 10-wicket victory and a place in the final.
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Rilee Rossouw & Quinton de Kock
(South Africa) – 168 vs Bangladesh, 2022
During the Super 12 stage of the 2022 T20 World Cup, Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock formed a dominant second-wicket partnership of 168 runs against Bangladesh. Rossouw scored 109 off 56 balls, and de Kock made 63 off 38 balls. Their powerful batting took South Africa to a total of 205 runs, which they defended comfortably, winning by 104 runs.
Kumar Sangakkara & Mahela Jayawardene
(Sri Lanka) – 166 vs West Indies, 2010
In the 2010 T20 World Cup, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene shared a 166-run partnership against the West Indies. Jayawardene remained unbeaten on 98 off 56 balls, while Sangakkara scored 68 off 49 balls. Their efforts led Sri Lanka to a total of 195 runs and a 57-run victory.
Mohammad Rizwan & Babar Azam
(Pakistan) – 152* vs India, 2021
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam’s opening partnership of 152 runs against India in the 2021 T20 World Cup Super 12 stage ranks fourth on the list. Both players scored unbeaten fifties, leading Pakistan to a dominant 10-wicket victory, marking their first-ever win against India in a World Cup match.
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Alex Hales & Eoin Morgan
(England) – 152 vs Sri Lanka, 2014
In the 2014 T20 World Cup, Alex Hales and Eoin Morgan formed a crucial partnership of 152 runs against Sri Lanka in the Super 10 stage. Chasing 190 runs, they came together with the score at 0/2. Hales scored a century, while Morgan added 57 runs. Their efforts helped England secure a six-wicket victory in the final over.
Top 5 Highest Partnerships in T20 World
| Players | Runs | Opposition | Year | Stage |
| Jos Buttler & Alex Hales (England) | 170 | India | 2022 | Semi-final |
| Rilee Rossouw & Quinton de Kock (South Africa) | 168 | Bangladesh | 2022 | Super 12 |
| Kumar Sangakkara & Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) | 166 | West Indies | 2010 | Group Stage |
| Mohammad Rizwan & Babar Azam (Pakistan) | 152 | India | 2021 | Super 12 |
| Alex Hales & Eoin Morgan (England) | 152 | Sri Lanka | 2014 | Super 10 |
Highest Partnership by Wicket in T20 World Cup – History
| Wicket | Runs | Partners | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
| 1st | 170* | Jos Buttler & Alex Hales | ENG | IND | Adelaide Oval | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 2nd | 168 | Quinton de Kock & Rilee Rossouw | SA | BAN | SCG | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 3rd | 152 | Alex Hales & Eoin Morgan | ENG | SL | Chattogram | 27 Mar 2014 |
| 4th | 123 | Pathum Nissanka & Wanindu Hasaranga | SL | IRE | Abu Dhabi | 20 Oct 2021 |
| 5th | 119* | Shoaib Malik & Misbah-ul-Haq/George Dockrell & Curtis Campher | PAK/IRE | AUS/SCO | Johannesburg/Hobart | 18 Sep 2007/19 Oct 2022 |
| 6th | 101* | Cameron White & Michael Hussey | AUS | SL | Bridgetown | 9 May 2010 |
| 7th | 74 | Michael Hussey & Steve Smith | AUS | BAN | Bridgetown | 5 May 2010 |
| 8th | 70 | David Wiese & R Trumpelmann | NAM | UAE | Geelong | 20 Oct 2022 |
| 9th | 44 | Gulbadin Naib & Shapoor Zadran | AFGH | ENG | Colombo (RPS) | 21 Sep 2012 |
| 10th | 34 | Paul van Meekeren & Fred Klaassen | NED | BAN | Hobart | 24 Oct 2022 |
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FAQs
Who holds the record for the highest partnership in T20 World Cup history?
Jos Buttler and Alex Hales of England hold the record for the highest partnership in T20 World Cup history, with an unbeaten 170-run stand for the first wicket against India in the 2022 semifinal.
Which players formed the highest second-wicket partnership in the T20 World Cup?
Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock of South Africa hold the record for the highest second-wicket partnership in the T20 World Cup, scoring 168 runs against Bangladesh in the 2022 Super 12 stage.
3.What is the significance of partnerships in T20 cricket?
Partnerships are crucial in T20 cricket as they help rebuild innings, set high totals, or chase down targets. Strong partnerships often determine the outcome of key matches in the T20 World Cup.
4.Who are the players with the highest fifth-wicket partnership in T20 World Cup history?
Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq of Pakistan, along with George Dockrell and Curtis Campher of Ireland, hold the record for the highest fifth-wicket partnership with 119* runs against Australia and Scotland, respectively, in different matches.
