Highest Partnership in Test
The Highest Partnership in Test is a record breaking feat and a remarkable achievement where two batsmen score the highest number of runs in a single innings during a Test match.
Forming the Highest Partnership in test cricket requires not only individual brilliance but also a deep understanding and synchronization between the two batsmen.
It demands patience, resilience, and the ability to adapt to different playing conditions.
Highest Partnership in Test | Top 10
Check out this comprehensive rundown of the top 10 highest partnerships in test cricket. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible batting performances that have etched their names in the record books!
10. Jacques Rudolph (222), Boeta Dippenaar (177) – 429 Runs Partnerships:
Against: Bangladesh
Year: 24-Apr-03.
Jacques Rudolph and Boeta Dippenaar’s partnership of 429 runs for South Africa against Bangladesh in Chattogram remains one of the memorable moments in Test cricket.
Their partnership unfolded like a masterclass in batting brilliance. The scoreboard reflected their dominance, and each run scored was a testament to their skill, concentration, and synchronization at the crease.
The Bangladeshi bowlers faced an uphill battle as the South African duo crafted a narrative of resilience and assertiveness.
Their monumental stand not only amassed a mountain of runs but also played a pivotal role in steering South Africa to a resounding victory by an innings and 60 runs.
9. Thilan Samaraweera (231), Mahela Jayawardene (240) – 437 Runs Partnerships:
Against: Pakistan
Year: 21-Feb-09
Thilan Samaraweera and Mahela Jayawardene’s partnership of 437 runs in Karachi contributed significantly to a drawn match against Pakistan.
The duo’s collective resilience and exceptional skill were showcased vividly on the cricketing canvas, shaping a match that was not just competitive but also a thrilling testament to the spirit of Test cricket.
8. Kumar Sangakkara (270), Marvan Atapattu (249) – 438 Runs Partnerships:
Against: Zimbabwe
Year: 14-May-04
Kumar Sangakkara and Marvan Atapattu combined forces to create a formidable partnership of 438 runs against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
Their batting prowess shone brightly. Sangakkara’s elegant strokeplay blended seamlessly with Atapattu’s unwavering resilience, creating a partnership that seemed impervious to the challenges posed by the Zimbabwean bowling attack.
The boundaries flowed, and the scorecard echoed the harmony of their partnership, reflecting a perfect blend of skill, determination, and cricketing intelligence.
Their stellar performance contributed significantly to Sri Lanka’s victory by an innings and 254 runs.
7. Garry Sobers (365), Conrad Hunte (260) – 446 Runs Partnerships:
Against: Pakistan
Year: 26-Feb-58
West Indies saw a historic partnership of 446 runs between Garry Sobers and Conrad Hunte against Pakistan in Kingston.
This cricketing spectacle unfolded as a testament to their outstanding collaboration and set the stage for a comprehensive victory by an innings and 174 runs, firmly underlining the West Indies’ undeniable dominance on the field.
6. Adam Voges (269), Shaun Marsh (182) – 449 Runs Partnerships:
Against: West Indies
Year: 10-Dec-15
Australia witnessed a dominant partnership of 449 runs between Adam Voges and Shaun Marsh against the West Indies in Hobart.
This partnership played a pivotal role in Australia’s overwhelming victory by an innings and 212 runs.
The partnership unfolded like a masterclass in batting, with Voges and Marsh complementing each other perfectly on the pitch.
Their combined effort not only amassed a huge number of runs but also demonstrated the resilience and skill required in Test cricket.
5. Mudassar Nazar (231), Javed Miandad (280) – 451 Runs Partnerships:
Against: India
Year: 14-Jan-83
In a Test match against India in Hyderabad (Sind), Mudassar Nazar and Javed Miandad’s partnership of 451 runs played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s resounding victory by an innings and 119 runs.
Nazar and Miandad’s exceptional collaboration not only led to a significant victory but also highlighted the impressive strength of Pakistan’s batting skills.
4. Bill Ponsford (266), Don Bradman (244) – 451 Runs Partnerships:
Against: England
Year: 18-Aug-34
The legendary Australian duo of Bill Ponsford and Don Bradman crafted a memorable partnership of 451 runs against England at The Oval.
This fantastic teamwork led Australia to a huge victory by 562 runs. It wasn’t just a win; it was a victory that left a lasting impression on the history of cricket.
Ponsford and Bradman’s partnership showcased their dominance and skill, creating a memorable moment that will always be remembered in the world of cricket.
3. Andrew Jones (186), Martin Crowe (299) – 467 Runs Partnerships:
Against: Sri Lanka
Year: 31-Jan-91
Andrew Jones and Martin Crowe teamed up and made history by scoring a massive 467 runs together against Sri Lanka in Wellington.
This incredible teamwork paved the way for a match that ended in a draw but was filled with a lot of runs.
It showed just how tough and enduring playing Test cricket can be. Jones and Crowe’s partnership wasn’t just about scoring runs; it highlighted the determination and stamina needed to succeed in the longer version of the game.
2. Roshan Mahanama (225), Sanath Jayasuriya (340) – 576 Runs Partnerships:
Against: India
Year: 02-Aug-97
Roshan Mahanama and Sanath Jayasuriya orchestrated a monumental partnership of 576 runs against India in Colombo.
Their amazing batting skills and determination were on full display, creating an exciting and competitive Test cricket match.
This partnership showcased their ability to handle tough situations and highlighted the thrilling nature of Test cricket.
It wasn’t just about the numbers; it was a masterclass in patience and technique, reminding everyone of the enduring charm of the longer format of the game.
The match ended in a draw, but Mahanama and Jayasuriya’s partnership left a lasting impression on cricket fans worldwide.
1. Kumar Sangakkara (287), Mahela Jayawardene (374) – 624 Runs Partnerships:
Against: South Africa
Year: 27-Jul-06
Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene made cricket history with a phenomenal partnership of 624 runs in a Test match against South Africa in Colombo and it is also the highest partnership in test.
This incredible collaboration played a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s resounding victory by an innings and 153 runs.
Their outstanding teamwork set a new benchmark for Test cricket partnerships, showcasing not only their individual brilliance but also the incredible potential that strong partnerships can unleash in the longest format of the game.
List of All the Highest Partnerships in Test Cricket History
Sr. No. | Partners | Runs | Wkt | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
1 | Kumar Sangakkara (287), Mahela Jayawardene (374) | 624 | 3rd | Sri Lanka | v South Africa | Colombo (SSC) | 27-Jul-06 |
2 | Roshan Mahanama (225), Sanath Jayasuriya (340) | 576 | 2nd | Sri Lanka | v India | Colombo (RPS) | 2-Aug-97 |
3 | Andrew Jones (186), Martin Crowe (299) | 467 | 3rd | New Zealand | v Sri Lanka | Wellington | 31-Jan-91 |
4 | Bill Ponsford (266), Don Bradman (244) | 451 | 2nd | Australia | v England | The Oval | 18-Aug-34 |
5 | Mudassar Nazar (231), Javed Miandad (280) | 451 | 3rd | Pakistan | v India | Hyderabad (Sind) | 14-Jan-83 |
6 | Adam Voges (269), Shaun Marsh (182) | 449 | 4th | Australia | v West Indies | Hobart | 10-Dec-15 |
7 | Garry Sobers (365), Conrad Hunte (260) | 446 | 2nd | West Indies | v Pakistan | Kingston | 26-Feb-58 |
8 | Kumar Sangakkara (270), Marvan Atapattu (249) | 438 | 2nd | Sri Lanka | v Zimbabwe | Bulawayo | 14-May-04 |
9 | Thilhan Samaraweera (231), Mahela Jayawardene (240) | 437 | 4th | Sri Lanka | v Pakistan | Karachi | 21-Feb-09 |
10 | Jacques Rudolph (222), Boeta Dippenaar(177) | 429* | 3rd | South Africa | v Bangladesh | Chattogram | 24-Apr-03 |
11 | Graeme Smith, Neil McKenzie | 415 | 1st | South Africa | v Bangladesh | Chattogram | 29-Feb-08 |
12 | P Roy, MH Mankad | 413 | 1st | India | v New Zealand | Chennai | 6-Jan-56 |
13 | PBH May, MC Cowdrey | 411 | 4th | England | v West Indies | Birmingham | 30-May-57 |
14 | V Sehwag, R Dravid | 410 | 1st | India | v Pakistan | Lahore | 13-Jan-06 |
15 | DG Bradman, SG Barnes | 405 | 5th | Australia | v England | Sydney | 13-Dec-46 |
16 | FMM Worrell, GS Sobers | 399 | 4th | West Indies | v England | Bridgetown | 6-Jan-60 |
17 | BA Stokes, JM Bairstow | 399 | 6th | England | v South Africa | Cape Town | 2-Jan-16 |
18 | Qasim Umar, Javed Miandad | 397 | 3rd | Pakistan | v Sri Lanka | Faisalabad | 16-Oct-85 |
19 | WH Ponsford, DG Bradman | 388 | 4th | Australia | v England | Leeds | 20-Jul-34 |
20 | GM Turner, TW Jarvis | 387 | 1st | New Zealand | v West Indies | Georgetown | 6-Apr-72 |
21 | RT Ponting, MJ Clarke | 386 | 4th | Australia | v India | Adelaide | 24-Jan-12 |
22 | SR Waugh, GS Blewett | 385 | 5th | Australia | v South Africa | Johannesburg | 28-Feb-97 |
23 | M Leyland, L Hutton | 382 | 2nd | England | v Australia | The Oval | 20-Aug-38 |
24 | RB Simpson, WM Lawry | 382 | 1st | Australia | v West Indies | Bridgetown | 5-May-65 |
25 | JH Kallis, HM Amla | 377* | 3rd | South Africa | v England | The Oval | 19-Jul-12 |
26 | VVS Laxman, R Dravid | 376 | 5th | India | v Australia | Eden Gardens | 11-Mar-01 |
27 | WJ Edrich, DCS Compton | 370 | 3rd | England | v South Africa | Lord's | 21-Jun-47 |
28 | M Vijay, CA Pujara | 370 | 2nd | India | v Australia | Hyderabad | 2-Mar-13 |
29 | JH Edrich, KF Barrington | 369 | 2nd | England | v New Zealand | Leeds | 8-Jul-65 |
30 | KS Williamson, HM Nicholls | 369 | 4th | New Zealand | v Pakistan | Christchurch | 3-Jan-21 |
31 | GC Smith, HH Gibbs | 368 | 1st | South Africa | v Pakistan | Cape Town | 2-Jan-03 |
32 | KS Williamson, BJ Watling | 365* | 6th | New Zealand | v Sri Lanka | Wellington | 3-Jan-15 |
33 | AM Rahane, V Kohli | 365 | 4th | India | v New Zealand | Indore | 8-Oct-16 |
34 | Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf | 363 | 3rd | Pakistan | v England | Leeds | 4-Aug-06 |
35 | KS Williamson, HM Nicholls | 363 | 3rd | New Zealand | v Sri Lanka | Wellington | 17-Mar-23 |
36 | DA Warner, M Labuschagne | 361 | 2nd | Australia | v Pakistan | Adelaide | 29-Nov-19 |
37 | C Washbrook, L Hutton | 359 | 1st | England | v South Africa | Johannesburg | 27-Dec-48 |
38 | Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim | 359 | 5th | Bangladesh | v New Zealand | Wellington | 12-Jan-17 |
39 | Z Crawley, JC Buttler | 359 | 5th | England | v Pakistan | Southampton | 21-Aug-20 |
40 | SR Tendulkar, VVS Laxman | 353 | 4th | India | v Australia | Sydney | 2-Jan-04 |
41 | Inzamam-ul-Haq, Ijaz Ahmed | 352* | 3rd | Pakistan | v Sri Lanka | Dhaka | 12-Mar-99 |
42 | RT Ponting, MJ Clarke | 352 | 4th | Australia | v Pakistan | Hobart | 14-Jan-10 |
43 | BJ Watling, BB McCullum | 352 | 6th | New Zealand | v India | Wellington | 14-Feb-14 |
44 | DI Gower, GA Gooch | 351 | 2nd | England | v Australia | The Oval | 29-Aug-85 |
45 | HAPW Jayawardene, DPMD Jayawardene | 351 | 6th | Sri Lanka | v India | Ahmedabad | 16-Nov-09 |
46 | Mushtaq Mohammad, Asif Iqbal | 350 | 4th | Pakistan | v New Zealand | Dunedin | 7-Feb-73 |
47 | KP Pietersen, IR Bell | 350 | 3rd | England | v India | The Oval | 18-Aug-11 |
48 | CC Depeiaza, DS Atkinson | 347 | 7th | West Indies | v Australia | Bridgetown | 14-May-55 |
49 | JHW Fingleton, DG Bradman | 346 | 6th | Australia | v England | Melbourne | 1-Jan-37 |
50 | FDM Karunaratne, DM de Silva | 345 | 4th | Sri Lanka | v Bangladesh | Pallekele | 21-Apr-21 |
51 | DB Vengsarkar, SM Gavaskar | 344* | 2nd | India | v West Indies | Eden Gardens | 29-Dec-78 |
52 | RG Pollock, EJ Barlow | 341 | 3rd | South Africa | v Australia | Adelaide | 24-Jan-64 |
53 | JH Kallis, HM Amla | 340 | 3rd | South Africa | v India | Nagpur | 6-Feb-10 |
54 | BB McCullum, MJ Guptill | 339 | 6th | New Zealand | v Bangladesh | Hamilton | 15-Feb-10 |
55 | FMM Worrell, ED Weekes | 338 | 3rd | West Indies | v England | Port of Spain | 17-Mar-54 |
56 | GC Smith, HH Gibbs | 338 | 1st | South Africa | v England | Birmingham | 24-Jul-03 |
57 | GC Smith, AB de Villiers | 338 | 5th | South Africa | v Pakistan | Dubai (DSC) | 23-Oct-13 |
58 | KD Walters, WM Lawry | 336 | 4th | Australia | v West Indies | Sydney | 14-Feb-69 |
59 | SR Tendulkar, V Sehwag | 336 | 3rd | India | v Pakistan | Multan | 28-Mar-04 |
60 | T Chanderpaul, KC Brathwaite | 336 | 1st | West Indies | v Zimbabwe | Bulawayo | 4-Feb-23 |
61 | ST Jayasuriya, MS Atapattu | 335 | 1st | Sri Lanka | v Pakistan | Kandy | 28-Jun-00 |
62 | MEK Hussey, MJ Clarke | 334* | 5th | Australia | v India | Sydney | 3-Jan-12 |
63 | SR Waugh, AR Border | 332* | 5th | Australia | v England | Leeds | 22-Jul-93 |
64 | IJL Trott, SCJ Broad | 332 | 8th | England | v Pakistan | Lord's | 26-Aug-10 |
65 | RT Robinson, DI Gower | 331 | 2nd | England | v Australia | Birmingham | 15-Aug-85 |
66 | RR Sarwan, CH Gayle | 331 | 2nd | West Indies | v South Africa | St John's | 29-Apr-05 |
67 | JH Kallis, HM Amla | 330 | 3rd | South Africa | v New Zealand | Johannesburg | 8-Nov-07 |
68 | IJL Trott, AN Cook | 329* | 2nd | England | v Australia | Brisbane | 25-Nov-10 |
69 | MA Taylor, GR Marsh | 329 | 1st | Australia | v England | Nottingham | 10-Aug-89 |
70 | RT Ponting, JL Langer | 327 | 5th | Australia | v Pakistan | Perth | 26-Nov-99 |
71 | MN Samuels, DM Bravo | 326 | 3rd | West Indies | v Bangladesh | Khulna | 21-Nov-12 |
72 | Younis Khan, Inzamam-ul-Haq | 324 | 3rd | Pakistan | v India | Bengaluru | 24-Mar-05 |
73 | W Rhodes, JB Hobbs | 323 | 1st | England | v Australia | Melbourne | 9-Feb-12 |
74 | Inzamam-ul-Haq, Aamer Sohail | 323 | 3rd | Pakistan | v West Indies | Rawalpindi | 29-Nov-97 |
75 | Saleem Malik, Javed Miandad | 322 | 4th | Pakistan | v England | Birmingham | 4-Jun-92 |
76 | BC Lara, JC Adams | 322 | 5th | West Indies | v Australia | Kingston | 13-Mar-99 |
77 | MEK Hussey, JN Gillespie | 320 | 4th | Australia | v Bangladesh | Chattogram | 16-Apr-06 |
78 | AD Nourse, A Melville | 319 | 3rd | South Africa | v England | Nottingham | 7-Jun-47 |
79 | Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf | 319 | 3rd | Pakistan | v India | Lahore | 13-Jan-06 |
80 | DR Martyn, AC Gilchrist | 317 | 6th | Australia | v South Africa | Johannesburg | 22-Feb-02 |
81 | RG Sharma, MA Agarwal | 317 | 1st | India | v South Africa | Visakhapatnam | 2-Oct-19 |
82 | Yashpal Sharma, GR Viswanath | 316 | 3rd | India | v England | Chennai | 13-Jan-82 |
83 | JH Kallis, HH Gibbs | 315* | 2nd | South Africa | v New Zealand | Christchurch | 11-Mar-99 |
84 | RT Ponting, DS Lehmann | 315 | 3rd | Australia | v West Indies | Port of Spain | 19-Apr-03 |
85 | G Gambhir, R Dravid | 314 | 2nd | India | v England | Mohali | 19-Dec-08 |
86 | Wasim Akram, Saqlain Mushtaq | 313 | 8th | Pakistan | v Zimbabwe | Sheikhupura | 17-Oct-96 |
87 | Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes | 312 | 1st | Bangladesh | v Pakistan | Khulna | 28-Apr-15 |
88 | KC Sangakkara, DPMD Jayawardene | 311 | 3rd | Sri Lanka | v Bangladesh | Kandy | 11-Jul-07 |
89 | KP Pietersen, PD Collingwood | 310 | 4th | England | v Australia | Adelaide | 1-Dec-06 |
90 | Waqar Hasan, Imtiaz Ahmed | 308 | 7th | Pakistan | v New Zealand | Lahore | 26-Oct-55 |
91 | RB Richardson, IVA Richards | 308 | 3rd | West Indies | v Australia | St John's | 7-Apr-84 |
92 | AJ Lamb, GA Gooch | 308 | 3rd | England | v India | Lord's | 26-Jul-90 |
93 | M Vijay, SR Tendulkar | 308 | 3rd | India | v Australia | Bengaluru | 9-Oct-10 |
94 | AB de Villiers, HM Amla | 308 | 4th | South Africa | v West Indies | Centurion | 17-Dec-14 |
95 | BKG Mendis, DM de Silva | 308 | 2nd | Sri Lanka | v Bangladesh | Chattogram | 31-Jan-18 |
96 | TM Head, JA Burns | 308 | 4th | Australia | v Sri Lanka | Canberra | 1-Feb-19 |
97 | MEK Hussey, BJ Haddin | 307 | 6th | Australia | v England | Brisbane | 25-Nov-10 |
98 | Hashmatullah Shahidi, Asghar Afghan | 307 | 4th | Afghanistan | v Zimbabwe | Abu Dhabi | 10-Mar-21 |
99 | IVA Richards, AI Kallicharran | 303 | 3rd | West Indies | v England | Nottingham | 3-Jun-76 |
100 | RA Smith, MA Atherton | 303 | 3rd | England | v West Indies | St John's | 16-Apr-94 |
Data Source ESPN Cricinfo