Partnerships are really important in T20I cricket, especially in big tournaments like the Indian Premier League (IPL). In T20I games, everything moves fast, so working together well as a team becomes super important.
When the batting team builds good partnerships, it helps them score more runs and makes it hard for the other team to stop them. This is extra crucial in the IPL, where winning is a big deal. The partnerships formed often decide who wins and who loses.
Partnerships also help keep the momentum going during an inning. When players work together well, it boosts everyone’s morale and creates a positive vibe on the field.
In this article, we’re going to talk about the top 5 biggest partnerships in the IPL
1. Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers – 229 runs
In a cricket match in 2016, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers played together for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. They broke a record by scoring the most runs together in the history of the Indian Premier League. They scored 229 runs for the second wicket, showing how well they worked together as batsmen.
AB de Villiers played an amazing game, scoring 129 runs in just 52 balls. He hit 12 sixes and 10 fours, showing he could dominate the opposing team’s bowlers. Virat Kohli also played a crucial role, scoring 109 runs in 55 balls. His steady performance supported de Villiers’ aggressive style.
Their team, Royal Challengers Bangalore, scored a huge total of 248/3. This made it very difficult for the Gujarat Lions to win, and they only managed to score 104 runs before getting out.
2. Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers – 215 runs
In the 2015 IPL, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers teamed up to score 215 runs together against the Mumbai Indians. AB de Villiers scored an amazing 133 runs from just 59 balls, hitting 19 fours and 4 sixes. This showed how good he was at attacking the bowlers. Virat Kohli also played well, adding 82 runs from 50 balls to support the team.
Their partnership helped the Royal Challengers Bangalore team reach a total of 235/1 in their first innings. This was a tough target for the Mumbai Indians to chase. Although Mumbai tried hard, RCB’s bowlers kept them in check, and they only managed to score 196/7, giving RCB a solid win by 39 runs
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3. Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul – 210 runs
In IPL 2022, Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul teamed up to score 210 runs together for the new team, Lucknow Super Giants, against KKR. This partnership is ranked as the third best in IPL history. Quinton de Kock made a century in just 59 balls, hitting six fours and seven sixes, showing how good he is at batting and controlling the game. KL Rahul also played well, adding 68 runs in 41 balls, making Lucknow Super Giants’ win even stronger.
4. Adam Gilchrist & Shaun Marsh – 206 runs
Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh played cricket for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2011 Indian Premier League (IPL). They did really well.
After Paul Valthaty got out early, Gilchrist and Marsh worked together and scored 206 runs. This helped KXIP get a big total of 232 runs. Gilchrist hit 105 runs in just 55 balls with 8 fours and 9 sixes. Marsh also did great, scoring 79 runs in 49 balls.
Their teamwork helped KXIP win easily. Royal Challengers Bangalore could only score 121 runs in response. This made Kings XI Punjab win by a huge 111-run difference.
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5. Virat Kohli & Chris Gayle – 204 runs
Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle played together for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the IPL 2012. Their teamwork is considered the fifth best in IPL history.
Gayle and Kohli’s partnership scored 204 runs for the second wicket. Gayle made an amazing 128 runs in just 62 balls, while Kohli scored 73 runs in 53 balls. This partnership helped RCB reach a high score of 215/1 in the first innings.
Despite Delhi Daredevils’ efforts, they could only manage 194/9 in their chase, falling short by 21 runs. Zaheer Khan’s three wickets were crucial in RCB’s victory in that match.
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