West Indies’ Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels hold the record for the highest partnership in ODI World Cup. The 372-run partnership between the two is the highest for any wicket in one-day internationals. Gayle and Samuels achieved the feat against Zimbabwe during the 2015 Cricket World Cup. West Indies won the match by 89 runs.
Partnerships play a crucial role in a team's success in ODI cricket. The highest partnership in ODI history is an impressive feat, showcasing the skill and coordination between two batters for a long duration of time and overs. Let's explore some of the highest partnerships in ODI cricket and the records they have set.
Highest Partnerships in 2023 Cricket World Cup
Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul recorded the 3rd highest partnership in ODI World Cup 2023. They scored 208 runs for the fourth wicket against Netherlands at Bengaluru on Nov 12. India won the match by 160 runs.
Here are the top 5 highest partnerships in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
| Sr. no | Batters | Runs | Wicket | Team | Against | Location |
| 1 | Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra | 273* | 2nd | New Zealand | England | Ahmedabad |
| 2 | David Warner, Mitchell Marsh | 259 | 1st | Australia | Pakistan | Bengaluru |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul | 208 | 4th | India | Netherlands | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen | 204 | 2nd | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Delhi |
| 5 | Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins | 202* | 8th | Australia | Afghanistan | Mumbai |
Top 10 Highest Partnerships in Cricket World Cup from 1975 to 2023
Here are the top 10 highest partnerships in ODI World Cup history from 1975 to 2023.
| Sr. no | Batters | Runs | Wicket | Team | Against | Location | Year |
| 1 | Chris Gayle, Marlon Samuels | 372 | 2nd | West Indies | Zimbabwe | Canberra | 2015 |
| 2 | Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid | 318 | 2nd | India | Sri Lanka | Taunton | 1999 |
| 3 | Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan | 282 | 1st | Sri Lanka | Zimbabwe | Pallekele | 2011 |
| 4 | Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra | 273* | 2nd | New Zealand | England | Ahmedabad | 2023 |
| 5 | David Warner, Steve Smith | 260 | 2nd | Australia | Afghanistan | Perth | 2015 |
| 6 | David Warner, Mitchell Marsh | 259 | 1st | Australia | Pakistan | Bengaluru | 2023 |
| 7 | David Miller, JP Duminy | 256* | 5th | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Hamilton | 2015 |
| 8 | Faf du Plessis, Hashim Amla | 247 | 2nd | South Africa | Ireland | Canberra | 2015 |
| 9 | Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly | 244 | 2nd | India | Namibia | Pieteramaritzburg | 2003 |
| 10 | Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid | 237* | 3rd | India | Kenya | Bristol | 1999 |
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Top 10 Highest Partnerships in ODI Cricket History
Here we take a look at the 10 highest partnerships for any wicket in ODI cricket history.
| Sr. no | Batters | Runs | Wicket | Team | Against | Location | Year |
| 1 | Chris Gayle, Marlon Samuels | 372 | 2nd | West Indies | Zimbabwe | Canberra | 2015 |
| 2 | Shai Hope, John Campbell | 365 | 1st | West Indies | Ireland | Dublin | 2019 |
| 3 | Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid | 331 | 2nd | India | New Zealand | Hyderabad | 1999 |
| 4 | Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid | 318 | 2nd | India | Sri Lanka | Taunton | 1999 |
| 5 | Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman | 304 | 1st | Pakistan | Zimbabwe | Bulawayo | 2018 |
| 6 | Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das | 292 | 1st | Bangladesh | Zimbabwe | Sylhet | 2020 |
| 7 | Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan | 290 | 2nd | India | Bangladesh | Chattogram | 2022 |
| 8 | Upul Tharanga, Sanath Jayasuriya | 286 | 1st | Sri Lanka | England | Leeds | 2006 |
| 9 | David Warner, Travis Head | 284 | 1st | Australia | Pakistan | Adelaide | 2017 |
| 10 | Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla | 282* | 1st | South Africa | Bangladesh | Kimberley | 2017 |
Also read: Most Centuries in ODI World Cup History
FAQs
Who holds the record of highest partnership in the ODI World Cup?
Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels of West Indies hold the record for the highest partnership stand in the history of the ODI World Cup. They shared a 372-run stand for the 2nd wicket against Zimbabwe in the 2015 edition. It is also the highest partnership for any wickets in ODIs.
What is the highest partnership for India in an ODI World Cup?
The 318-run stand between Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid is the highest partnership for India in Cricket World Cup history.
Who holds the record of highest opening partnership in ODI?
West Indies’s John Campbell and Shai Hope of West Indies hold the record for the highest opening partnership in the history of ODI cricket. They put on a massive 365-run stand for the 1st wicket against Ireland in the 2019.
