List of Highest Partnerships in IPL History
A complete ranked list of the highest batting partnerships ever recorded in IPL history, for any wicket.
The IPL's highest partnerships represent the pinnacle of batting synergy in T20 cricket. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are the most famous partnership pair in IPL history, having set multiple records together for RCB across different seasons. The highest single partnership in IPL history is 229 between Virender Sehwag and JP Duminy for Delhi Daredevils in 2011. Kohli and de Villiers' record partnership is 215* in IPL 2016 — the highest unbroken partnership and the highest for the 2nd wicket.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Virender Sehwag & JP Duminy — 229 (1st Wicket) Delhi Daredevils vs Deccan Chargers | 2011 | Delhi |
| 2 | Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers — 215* (Unbroken, 2nd Wicket) RCB vs Gujarat Lions | 2016 | Bengaluru |
| 3 | Manish Pandey & Marcus Stoinis — 201 (4th Wicket) Royal Challengers Bangalore | Record Middle-Order Stand |
| 4 | Devdutt Padikkal & Virat Kohli — 194 (1st Wicket) RCB | Highest Opening Partnership in Recent Era |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.
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