From Kohli-AB to KL Rahul partnerships, here are the top 5 highest batting partnership that created unforgettable records in IPL history
New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen many memorable batting performances over the years, but some partnerships have created records that fans still remember today. These partnerships changed matches completely and showed how dangerous two set batters can become in T20 cricket.
From the famous pair of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers to modern stars like KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, IPL history is full of record-breaking partnerships.
Here are the top five highest partnerships in IPL history.
Kohli and AB’s 229-Run Record
The highest partnership in IPL history belongs to Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016. The RCB batters added 229 runs together.
It remains one of the best batting partnerships in IPL history. Kohli, who was playing despite an injured hand, scored 109 runs, while AB de Villiers smashed an unbeaten 129 runs off just 52 balls.
The duo attacked from the very beginning and helped RCB post 248 runs in the match.
Even today, it is considered one of the finest batting performances in T20 cricket.
Rahul and Nitish Rana’s 220 Runs
The second-highest partnership in IPL history came in IPL 2026 when KL Rahul and Nitish Rana added 220 runs for the second wicket while playing for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings.
The partnership happened at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. KL Rahul played one of the best innings of his IPL career and remained unbeaten on 152 runs off just 67 balls.
Nitish Rana supported him with a quick 91 runs from 44 balls. Together, they attacked the Punjab Kings bowlers throughout the innings and missed the all-time IPL record by only nine runs.
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Their partnership helped Delhi Capitals score 264/2, one of the highest totals in IPL history.
Another Kohli-AB Masterclass
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers appear again on the list with another huge partnership. In IPL 2015, the RCB pair made an unbeaten 215-run stand against Mumbai Indians.
After losing an early wicket, Kohli and AB took complete control of the innings. Kohli stayed unbeaten on 82 runs, while AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten 133.
The pair played attacking cricket and punished every bad delivery. At that time, this became the highest partnership in IPL history before they broke their own record in 2016.
Their partnership is still remembered for aggressive batting and excellent teamwork.
Rahul and De Kock’s Opening Record
KL Rahul made another record in IPL 2022 with Quinton de Kock while playing for Lucknow Super Giants against Kolkata Knight Riders.
The pair added an unbeaten 210-run opening partnership, which became the highest opening stand in IPL history.
Quinton de Kock scored a brilliant unbeaten 140 runs, while KL Rahul remained not out on 68.
Together, they completely dominated the KKR bowlers and helped LSG finish on 210 runs without losing a wicket.
Fans and cricket experts praised the partnership for its smart and aggressive batting.
Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s 210 Runs
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan entered the IPL record books in 2024 after making a 210-run opening partnership for Gujarat Titans against Chennai Super Kings.
The young Indian batters played fearless cricket and attacked the CSK bowlers throughout the innings. Gill played stylish attacking shots, while Sai Sudharsan supported him with smart and aggressive batting.
Their partnership helped Gujarat Titans post one of the biggest totals in IPL history.
Why These Partnerships Matter
These partnerships are not only about scoring big runs. They also show teamwork, trust, timing, and smart batting under pressure.
In T20 cricket, one big partnership can completely change the game, and these batting pairs proved that many times.
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers still dominate the IPL partnership records, but new stars like KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, and Sai Sudharsan are now creating new records and exciting fans.
As IPL cricket becomes more attacking every season, fans may soon see even bigger partnerships in the future. But for now, these five partnerships remain among the greatest batting records in IPL history.
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