Highest partnerships by wicket in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has witnessed some explosive batting partnerships over the years. But which pairs have stacked up the most runs together for each wicket? Let’s take a look at the top partnerships by wicket in T20 World Cup history.

 

Jos Buttler and Alex Hales

The top spot goes to England’s opening duo of Jos Buttler and Alex Hales. In the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against India, they put on a batting masterclass, stitching together a massive 170-run opening stand. Chasing a target of just 169, this dominant partnership set the tone for a comfortable 10-wicket victory for England.

While skipper Buttler played a responsible knock of 80 runs off 49 balls, Hales went all guns blazing, scoring a quickfire 86 off just 47 deliveries. Their aggressive batting left the Indian bowlers with no answers.

 

Quinton de Kock & Rilee Rossouw

The second-highest partnership in T20 World Cup history also belongs to a team from the 2022 edition – South Africa. Quinton de Kock and Rilee Rossouw combined for a spectacular 168-run stand against Bangladesh in a Super 12 match.

The left-right batting combination displayed superb attacking intent, helping South Africa post a formidable total of 205 runs for 5 wickets. De Kock played a rapid knock of 63 runs off just 38 balls, while Rossouw stole the show with a breathtaking century (109 runs) off 56 deliveries. Their innings were laced with boundaries, with De Kock hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes, and Rossouw clearing the ropes a staggering 8 times along with 7 fours. The bowlers then comfortably defended the total, securing a dominant 104-run win for the Proteas.

 

Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales

The third-highest T20 World Cup partnership comes from the 2014 edition. England’s Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales (yes, the same Hales who features in the top partnership as well!) stitched together a 152-run stand against Bangladesh. This impressive partnership helped England put up a strong total and secure a victory.

 

These are just a few examples of the many incredible partnerships that have lit up the T20 World Cup. With the next edition coming up, it will be interesting to see if any new pairs can challenge these records and write their names into the history books.