Highest partnerships by wicket in IPL show us how the biggest stands in the league were built, one wicket at a time. The all time record belongs to Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, who added 229 runs for the second wicket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Lions in 2016. That stand has stood for ten seasons. Even the 220 run effort by KL Rahul and Nitish Rana for Delhi Capitals in 2026 could not pass it.
What makes this record list special is that it covers every wicket, from the first to the tenth. The opening record of 210 runs not out belongs to Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul for Lucknow Super Giants. The lower order has its own heroes too. Rashid Khan and Alzarri Joseph hold the ninth wicket record with 88 runs not out, and Shikhar Dhawan and Mohit Rathee own the tenth wicket record at 55 runs not out. Below is the complete wicket by wicket record list with full match details, the overall top ten partnerships in IPL history, and how the all time record changed over the years.
Highest Partnerships by Wicket in IPL Overview
| Detail | Record |
|---|---|
| All time highest partnership | 229 runs, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers |
| Wicket | 2nd wicket |
| Team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Opposition | Gujarat Lions |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date | 14 May 2016 |
| Highest opening stand | 210 runs not out, Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul, Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2022 |
| Highest lower order stand (8th to 10th) | 88 runs not out, Rashid Khan and Alzarri Joseph, 9th wicket, Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, 2023 |
| 200 plus partnerships in IPL history | Seven, the latest by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan in 2025 |
Top 10 Highest Partnerships by Wicket in IPL
| Rank | Wicket | Runs | Partners | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st | 210* | Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata Knight Riders | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 18 May 2022 |
| 2 | 2nd | 229 | Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Lions | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 14 May 2016 |
| 3 | 3rd | 165 | Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 12 April 2022 |
| 4 | 4th | 144 | Shimron Hetmyer and Gurkeerat Singh | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 4 May 2019 |
| 5 | 5th | 134* | Shakib Al Hasan and Yusuf Pathan | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gujarat Lions | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 8 May 2016 |
| 6 | 6th | 122* | Ambati Rayudu and Kieron Pollard | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 14 May 2012 |
| 7 | 7th | 100 | Jagadeesha Suchith and Harbhajan Singh | Mumbai Indians | Punjab Kings | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 12 April 2015 |
| 8 | 8th | 73* | Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi Capitals | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 12 April 2024 |
| 9 | 9th | 88* | Rashid Khan and Alzarri Joseph | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 12 May 2023 |
| 10 | 10th | 55* | Shikhar Dhawan and Mohit Rathee | Punjab Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 9 April 2023 |
Top 10 Highest Partnerships in IPL History
Looking beyond the wicket by wicket list, these are the ten biggest partnerships in IPL history by runs, across all wickets.
| Rank | Partners | Runs | Wicket | Team | Opposition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers | 229 | 2nd | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Lions | 2016 |
| 2 | KL Rahul and Nitish Rana | 220 | 2nd | Delhi Capitals | Punjab Kings | 2026 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers | 215* | 2nd | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | 2015 |
| 4 | Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul | 210* | 1st | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2022 |
| 5 | Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan | 210 | 1st | Gujarat Titans | Chennai Super Kings | 2024 |
| 6 | Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh | 206 | 2nd | Kings XI Punjab | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2011 |
| 7 | Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan | 205* | 1st | Gujarat Titans | Delhi Capitals | 2025 |
| 8 | Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle | 204* | 2nd | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Daredevils | 2012 |
| 9 | David Warner and Naman Ojha | 189* | 2nd | Delhi Daredevils | Deccan Chargers | 2012 |
| 10 | David Warner and Jonny Bairstow | 185 | 1st | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2019 |
Record History: How the All Time Mark Moved
The 200 run barrier in IPL partnerships was first crossed in 2011. Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh put on 206 runs in 98 balls for the second wicket for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Dharamshala. It was the first double century stand in the league, and it stayed as the record for four seasons.
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers changed that in 2015. Batting for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, they added an unbeaten 215 runs in 102 balls and took their team to 235 for 1. De Villiers finished on 133 not out from 59 balls, Kohli on 82 not out from 50. Bengaluru won by 39 runs.
A year later, the same two batters broke their own record. Against Gujarat Lions at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in 2016, Kohli and de Villiers added 229 runs in 97 balls for the second wicket. Kohli made 109 from 55 balls and de Villiers 129 not out from 52, with 10 fours and 12 sixes. Bengaluru posted 248 for 3 and won by 144 runs. That 229 remains the all time record.
The closest challenge came in 2026, when KL Rahul and Nitish Rana added 220 runs for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings in Delhi, moving into second place on the all time list ahead of the 215 not out stand from 2015. Before 2011, no pair in IPL history had reached 200, which shows how much the standard has risen since the early seasons.
| Record holder years | Runs | Partners | Team | Opposition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 to 2014 | 206 | Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh | Kings XI Punjab | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2011 |
| 2015 | 215* | Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | 2015 |
| 2016 to present | 229 | Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Lions | 2016 |
| 2026 (new second place) | 220 | KL Rahul and Nitish Rana | Delhi Capitals | Punjab Kings | 2026 |
What This Record Tells Us
Three things stand out from the numbers. First, the second wicket is where the biggest stands happen. Five of the ten biggest partnerships in IPL history are second wicket stands. That makes sense. An opener who survives the powerplay and bats with the number three can build the longest possible innings together.
Second, great pairs repeat. Kohli and de Villiers own the top two records. Gill and Sudharsan appear twice in the top ten. David Warner appears twice with different partners. Partnerships are not luck alone. Batters who understand each other’s game keep producing big stands.
Third, the lower order records are rising. The eighth wicket record of 73 not out by Badoni and Arshad Khan and the ninth wicket record of 88 not out by Rashid Khan and Alzarri Joseph both came in 2023 and 2024. Modern teams bat deep, and bowlers who can hit cleanly have pushed stands that once ended at 40 or 50 into new ground. The Orange Cap race in 2016 also showed this pattern at the top of the order, with Kohli’s 973 run season built on long stands. The full list of partnership marks sits alongside the official IPL stats and the season review in our IPL 2026 report card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest partnership in IPL history?
The highest partnership in IPL history is 229 runs by Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Lions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on 14 May 2016. It was a second wicket stand.
What is the highest first wicket partnership in IPL?
The highest opening partnership in IPL is 210 runs not out by Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul for Lucknow Super Giants against Kolkata Knight Riders at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on 18 May 2022. De Kock made 140 not out from 70 balls.
Which pair has the most 200 plus partnerships in IPL?
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, with 229 in 2016 and 215 not out in 2015. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are the only other pair with two entries in the top ten, with 210 in 2024 and 205 not out in 2025.
What is the highest ninth wicket partnership in IPL?
The highest ninth wicket partnership in IPL is 88 runs not out by Rashid Khan and Alzarri Joseph for Gujarat Titans against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 12 May 2023.
What is the highest tenth wicket partnership in IPL?
The highest tenth wicket partnership in IPL is 55 runs not out by Shikhar Dhawan and Mohit Rathee for Punjab Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on 9 April 2023.
Has anyone broken the 229 run partnership record?
No. The record has stood since 2016. The closest any pair has come is 220 runs by KL Rahul and Nitish Rana for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings in 2026.
What is the highest seventh wicket partnership in IPL?
The highest seventh wicket partnership in IPL is exactly 100 runs by Jagadeesha Suchith and Harbhajan Singh for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 12 April 2015.
Statistics updated through: 8 October 2026
