Big Partnerships in test are not very common today. Pitches and bowlers have often managed to get wickets at regular intervals making partnerships difficult. But thanks the awful Multan Test pitch where Joe root and Harry Brooks made 454 together, we got a new blog idea. So, let’s take a look at Top 10 highest Partnerships in Test Cricket.
Highest Partnerships in Test Cricket
1. Kumar Sangakkara & Mahela Jayawardene – 624 runs
- Wicket: 3rd
- Team: Sri Lanka
- Opposition: South Africa
- Ground: Colombo (SSC)
- Date: July 27, 2006
If you’re talking about Highest Partnerships in Test Cricket, this one takes the cake! Sangakkara and Jayawardene teamed up to put on a massive 624 runs against South Africa, setting a record that still stands today. It was a masterclass in endurance, leaving the South African bowlers with no answers. This duo made batting look like a walk in the park.
2. Roshan Mahanama & Sanath Jayasuriya – 576 runs
- Wicket: 2nd
- Team: Sri Lanka
- Opposition: India
- Ground: Colombo (RPS)
- Date: August 2, 1997
Sri Lanka makes another appearance on this list, this time with Mahanama and Jayasuriya. Their 576-run stand against India was one for the history books. Jayasuriya, known for his aggressive style, and Mahanama, with his steady approach, combined perfectly to take India completely out of the game.
3. Andrew Jones & Martin Crowe – 467 runs
- Wicket: 3rd
- Team: New Zealand
- Opposition: Sri Lanka
- Ground: Wellington
- Date: January 31, 1991
New Zealand’s Andrew Jones and Martin Crowe gave Sri Lanka a tough time with their 467-run partnership. This stand was all about grit and determination. Crowe, in particular, was at his best, and together they put New Zealand in a commanding position.
4. Joe Root & Harry Brook – 454 runs
- Wicket: 4th
- Team: England
- Opposition: Pakistan
- Ground: Multan
- Date: October 7, 2024
Root and Brook are the new kids on the block when it comes to these massive partnerships. Their 454-run stand against Pakistan is one of the latest additions to this list, showing the world that England has some serious talent. Their partnership was a perfect mix of experience from Root and the fresh energy of Brook.
5. Bill Ponsford & Don Bradman – 451 runs
- Wicket: 2nd
- Team: Australia
- Opposition: England
- Ground: The Oval
- Date: August 18, 1934
Don Bradman, arguably the greatest cricketer of all time, makes his appearance here with Ponsford. Together, they put up 451 runs against England at The Oval. Even after all these years, this partnership still holds its place among the best, reminding us of the golden age of Australian cricket.
6. Mudassar Nazar & Javed Miandad – 451 runs
- Wicket: 3rd
- Team: Pakistan
- Opposition: India
- Ground: Hyderabad (Sind)
- Date: January 14, 1983
Pakistan’s Mudassar and Miandad put up a massive 451-run stand against arch-rivals India. This partnership was about more than just runs; it was about grinding down the Indian bowlers and taking control of the match. Miandad’s aggressive style and Mudassar’s patience made for a perfect pairing.
7. Adam Voges & Shaun Marsh – 449 runs
- Wicket: 4th
- Team: Australia
- Opposition: West Indies
- Ground: Hobart
- Date: December 10, 2015
Voges and Marsh lit up Hobart with their 449-run stand against the West Indies. Their partnership was all about building pressure and putting their team in a dominant position. The West Indies bowlers had no answer to their patience and skill.
8. Garfield Sobers & Conrad Hunte – 446 runs
- Wicket: 2nd
- Team: West Indies
- Opposition: Pakistan
- Ground: Kingston
- Date: February 26, 1958
Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders to ever play the game, teamed up with Hunte to put on a huge 446 runs against Pakistan. Their partnership helped set the foundation for a dominating West Indian performance, and it remains one of the most memorable in cricket history.
9. Kumar Sangakkara & Marvan Atapattu – 438 runs
- Wicket: 2nd
- Team: Sri Lanka
- Opposition: Zimbabwe
- Ground: Bulawayo
- Date: May 14, 2004
Sangakkara shows up on this list again, this time with Atapattu. Their 438-run stand against Zimbabwe was another example of how Sri Lanka has produced some of the best partnerships in the game. They made batting look effortless, and the Zimbabwean bowlers struggled to make any impact.
10. Thilan Samaraweera & Mahela Jayawardene – 437 runs
- Wicket: 4th
- Team: Sri Lanka
- Opposition: Pakistan
- Ground: Karachi
- Date: February 21, 2009
And finally, we’ve got Jayawardene back again, this time with Samaraweera. Their 437-run partnership against Pakistan was another epic Sri Lankan effort. Together, they took control of the match and wore down the opposition with their patience and class.
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