ICC CWC 2023: Top-5 highest run partnership in the ODI WC History

In the illustrious tapestry of One Day International (ODI) cricket, the ICC Cricket World Cup stands as the pinnacle, where legends are born and records are etched into eternity. Amongst the many statistical milestones illuminating this prestigious tournament’s annals, the partnerships that flourish on the pitch often define its most memorable moments.

As cricket enthusiasts, we relish the enthralling spectacle of batters weaving together partnerships, and the ODI World Cup has witnessed some truly remarkable alliances over the years. In this cricketing odyssey, we embark on a journey to uncover the top five highest-run partnerships in the history of the ODI World Cup.

Chris Gayle & Marlon Samuels (West Indies) vs. Zimbabwe, 2015 WC: 372 Runs

The Caribbean power batters Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels recorded the highest partnership record in World Cup history at the 2015 Cricket World Cup. They put on an astounding third-wicket stand of 372 runs against Zimbabwe in a match played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia.

Gayle hit the first double-hundred of the World Cup, scoring 215 runs off 147 balls, including 16 sixes and ten fours, while Samuels provided 133 runs off 156 balls. This collaboration enabled the West Indies to achieve a massive total of 372/2 in their allocated 50 overs.

Sourav Ganguly & Rahul Dravid (India) vs. Sri Lanka, 1999 WC: 318 Runs

Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid set the second-highest partnership in World Cup history at the 1999 Cricket World Cup. In a match at the County Ground in Taunton, England, they scored 318 runs for the second wicket against Sri Lanka.

Ganguly hit 183 runs off 158 balls, including 17 fours and seven sixes, while Dravid hit 145 runs off 129 balls. India won the match decisively by 157 runs after scoring 373/6 in 50 overs.

Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) vs. Zimbabwe, 2011 WC: 282 Runs

Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan formed the third-highest combination in World Cup history during the 2011 tournament. In a match against Zimbabwe at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, they put on a first-wicket stand of 282 runs.

Dilshan provided 144 runs off 131 balls, including 16 fours and 1 six, while Tharanga scored 133 runs off 141 balls, including 17 fours. Sri Lanka finished their allocated 50 overs with a score of 327/6

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David Warner & Steve Smith (Australia) vs Afghanistan, 2015 WC: 260 Runs

David Warner and Steve Smith had the fourth-highest partnership in World Cup history in 2015. In a match at the WACA in Perth, they put up 260 runs for the second wicket against Afghanistan.

Warner hit 178 off 147 balls, including 19 fours and five sixes, while Smith hit 95 off 98 balls. Australia achieved a challenging total of 417/9 in their 50 overs, the highest-ever score in World Cup history.

David Miller & JP Duminy (South Africa) vs. Zimbabwe, 2015 WC: 256* Runs

South Africa’s David Miller and JP Duminy had the fifth-highest run partnership in the 2015 World Cup. Miller and Duminy put on an unbroken 256-run fifth-wicket stand against Zimbabwe.

Miller and Duminy of South Africa set the fifth-highest run partnership in the 2015 World Cup. Miller and Duminy put on an unbroken 256-run fifth-wicket stand against Zimbabwe.