A big partnership can change the course of the destiny in any match in One Day International (ODI) cricket. New partnerships are often the building blocks for match-winning innings, whether involving an opening stand that sets a mammoth total, or a middle-order rescue act. In the history of international cricket, numerous iconic batsmen pairs have made huge efforts together to put records on the board that remains benchmarks even after decades.
World record for the highest partnership in ODIs is an unbroken 372 run stand between Marlon Samuels and Chris Gayle for the West Indies against Zimbabwe in a 2015 World Cup game, in Canberra. List of the Top 20 Highest Partnerships in ODI Cricket Updated
Top 20 Highest Partnerships in ODI
| Rank | Runs | Batsmen | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 372 | MN Samuels, CH Gayle | West Indies | Zimbabwe | Canberra | 24 Feb 2015 |
| 2 | 365 | SD Hope, JD Campbell | West Indies | Ireland | Dublin | 5 May 2019 |
| 3 | 331 | SR Tendulkar, R Dravid | India | New Zealand | Hyderabad | 8 Nov 1999 |
| 4 | 318 | SC Ganguly, R Dravid | India | Sri Lanka | Taunton | 26 May 1999 |
| 5 | 304 | Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | Zimbabwe | Bulawayo | 20 Jul 2018 |
| 6 | 292 | Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das | Bangladesh | Zimbabwe | Sylhet | 6 Mar 2020 |
| 7 | 290 | V Kohli, Ishan Kishan | India | Bangladesh | Chattogram | 10 Dec 2022 |
| 8 | 286 | WU Tharanga, ST Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | England | Leeds | 1 Jul 2006 |
| 9 | 284 | DA Warner, TM Head | Australia | Pakistan | Adelaide | 26 Jan 2017 |
| 10 | 282* | Q de Kock, HM Amla | South Africa | Bangladesh | Kimberley | 15 Oct 2017 |
| 11 | 282 | WU Tharanga, TM Dilshan | Sri Lanka | Zimbabwe | Pallekele | 10 Mar 2011 |
| 12 | 275* | A Jadeja, M Azharuddin | India | Zimbabwe | Cuttack | 9 Apr 1998 |
| 13 | 274 | JAH Marshall, BB McCullum | New Zealand | Ireland | Aberdeen | 1 Jul 2008 |
| 14 | 273* | R Ravindra, DP Conway | New Zealand | England | Ahmedabad | 5 Oct 2023 |
| 15 | 269 | DA Warner, TM Head | Australia | England | Melbourne | 22 Nov 2022 |
| 16 | 267* | L Ronchi, GD Elliott | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | Dunedin | 23 Jan 2015 |
| 17 | 264* | SR Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar | USA | UAE | Dubai | 3 Nov 2025 |
| 18 | 263 | Inzamam-ul-Haq, Aamer Sohail | Pakistan | New Zealand | Sharjah | 20 Apr 1994 |
| 19 | 260 | DA Warner, SPD Smith | Australia | Afghanistan | W.A.C.A | 4 Mar 2015 |
| 20 | 260 | Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman | Pakistan | South Africa | Karachi | 12 Feb 2025 |
Details of Top 7 Highest Partnerships in ODI
1. Marlon Samuels & Chris Gayle – 372 runs
This is still the highest partnership ever in ODI history. In the 2015 World Cup, the explosive West Indies duo batted together for nearly the entire innings against Zimbabwe. Chris Gayle scored a century in his original style and Samuels was stonewalling. This record partnership lay the foundation towards West Indies mighty target.
2. Shai Hope & John Campbell – 365 runs
This is again West Indies for the second-highest ODI stand of all time Shai Hope and John Campbell put on 365 runs against Ireland in 2019. Hope was patient and classy, Campbell attacking from the outset. This is the highest opening partnership in ODI cricket.
3. Sachin Tendulkar & Rahul Dravid – 331 runs
What magic the Indian Legandary Duo created for India at Hyderabad in 1999 * Rahul Dravid & Sachin Tendulkar’s biggest stand in ODI M S Dhoni’s 331-run partnership vs New Zealand is one of the most memorable and iconic stands in Indian cricket history. Yet, it was an innings to remember as Tendulkar and Dravid had shown their inimitable understanding and class.
4. Sourav Ganguly & Rahul Dravid – 318 runs
The other one is an Indian classic came against Sri Lanka during World Cup 1999. That was a big total, and a testament to the prowess of Gnguly and Dravid during that golden generation.
5. Imam-ul-Haq & Fakhar Zaman – 304 runs
This is the highest opening partnership in ODI. In 2018, the Pakistani pair had broken the embodiment with their 304-run stand, unbroken, against Zimbabwe. And Fakhar Zaman’s explosive batting complemented the steadiness of Imam-ul-Haq.
6. Tamim Iqbal & Litton Das – 292 runs
Bangladesh’s opening pair did it against Zimbabwe. It is represent Bangladesh’s increasing power in ODI cricket with a 292 runs partnership come from not only Tamim Iqbal but also show us with Litton Das.
7. Virat Kohli & Ishan Kishan – 290 runs
Virat Kohli-Ishan Kishan stand of 290 runs vs Bangladesh, 2022 Kohli was himself for one innings while Ishan Kishan gave him to great aggressive support. India’s middle-order strength was on show during this stand.
Why Are High Partnerships So Important?
A huge partnership means a big total but it also creates great mental pressure on the rival bowlers. One batter can play freely and let the other anchor the innings. A lot of World Cup-winning teams have banked on such record partnerships to crush the opposition.
Conclusion
ODI cricket highest partnership is one of the most fun records that highlights the batting pairs. The Gayle and Samuels duo in sweeping records in the WestIndies to Tendulkar and Dravid in the elegant Indian duo, have all been a source of inspiration to cricketers and non cricketers alike. Given the aggressive nature of modern-day batting, we will see new records in future.
