The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed plenty of matches ’ outstanding batting performances over the years. In T20 Cricket some have been defined as more batsman-friendly. Here you will see the list of highest partnerships in IPL of all time. The list is dominated by the Royal Challengers Bangalore players, especially their captain Virat Kohli & former opener Chris Gayle.
This list mostly includes batting-heavy sides like the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
List of Top 10 Highest IPL Tournament Partnerships
To win any trophy, you must work as a team. For that partnership is so important. Below you will see the List of Top 10 Highest IPL Partnerships that determine the outcome of a game.
| Partners | Runs | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers | 229 | RCB | GL | Bengaluru | 14th May 2016 |
| Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers | 215* | RCB | MI | Mumbai | 10th May 2015 |
| Adam Gilchrist, Shaun Marsh | 206 | KXIP | RCB | Dharamsala | 17th May 2011 |
| Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli | 204* | RCB | DD | Delhi | 17th May 2012 |
| David Warner, Naman Ojha | 189* | DD | DC* | Hyderabad | 10th May 2012 |
| Jonny Bairstow, David Warner | 185 | SRH | RCB | Hyderabad | 31st Mar 2019 |
| Gautam Gambhir, Chris Lynn | 184* | KKR | GL | Rajkot | 07th April 2017 |
| Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul | 183 | KXIP | RR | Abu Dhabi | 27th Sep 2020 |
| Shane Watson, Faf Du Plesis | 181* | CSK | KXIP | Dubai | 05th Oct 2010 |
| Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson | 176* | SRH | DD | Delhi | 10th May 2018 |
Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers
On 14th May 2016, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium the highest partnership in IPL for any wicket was recorded by Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers of 229 runs against Gujarat Lions. By making a 215-run partnership against Mumbai Indians both duos broke their own record. In record time, both the players completed their century.
Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers
On 10th May 2015, at Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and chooses to bat first. They got off a very bad start as Chris Gayle went out early. On the other hand, Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers put up a fantastic partnership in that match. The South African Cricketer AB de Villiers scored 133 in just 59 Balls, and Virat Kohli scored 82 runs from 50 Balls.
Adam Gilchrist, Shaun Marsh
In 2011, Kings XI Punjab Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh stunning attacked Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowling assault by joining hands in the 4th over.
Shaun Marsh stayed unbeaten till 79 runs in 49 balls after that Adam Gilchrist was removed for 106 runs in 55 balls. Royal Challenger Bangalore collapsed in the chase, falling short by 111 runs thanks to Piyush Chawla’s 04-wicket haul.
Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli
In 2012 IPL, Chris Gayle began to bat first in a vital match. Early on, he lost his opening partner with Sri Lankan Cricketer Tilakaratne Dilshan. Virat Kohli, the skipper, then joined him.
Chris Gayle ended with a score of 128 not out in 62 balls. Virat played 2nd fiddle to Chris, and concluded with a score of 73 runs off in 53 Balls. On the other hand, the Delhi Daredevils did not go down, coming within 21 runs. But, the credit goes to Virat Kohli and Gayle’s partnership, the target set was simply too high.
David Warner, Naman Ojha
In 2012, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner and Naman Ojha shared an unbroken partnership of 189-run. The Daredevils, who were chasing for 188 runs to win, daredevils it was a bad start when captain Virender Sehwag was gone out early.
On the Other hand, David Warner began to let go, and there was no turning back. He smashed his century in the 17th over, and the Delhi Daredevils sealed their triumph.
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