Highest 6th Wicket Partnership in ODI

6th wicket stand holds a special place. A good 6th wicket partnership in ODI can be crucial in turning the tide of a match. 

If this partnership can score a significant number of runs, it can give the team a fighting chance of winning the game.

The highest 6th wicket partnership in ODI cricket belongs to Grant Elliott and Luke Ronchi. They made 267 runs against Sri Lanka in the quarter final of the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

Highest 6th Wicket Partnership in ODI | Top 10

Here is a detailed overview of the highest 6th wicket partnerships in ODI cricket history:

10. Maurice Odumbe & Alpesh Vadher (KEN vs SL, 1999) – 161 Runs Partnership

A young Kenyan team took on the experienced Sri Lanka in Southampton. Chasing a challenging 276, Kenya lost wickets early. 

However, Maurice Odumbe and Alpesh Vadher, with their fearless approach, defied the odds. Odumbe, with his elegant strokes, compiled a composed 82, while Vadher provided the firepower with a belligerent 73. 

Their 161-run partnership put Kenya on the brink of victory, but they ultimately fell short by 45 runs, showcasing the fighting spirit of the underdog.

9. Kevin O’Brien & Alex Cusack (IRE vs ENG, 2011) – 162 Runs Partnership

in Bengaluru in 2011, the underdogs, take on the mighty England. Chasing a daunting 329, Ireland seemed down and out at 110/5. 

However, Kevin O’Brien and Alex Cusack had other plans. O’Brien, with his explosive hitting, smashed a record breaking 113, while Cusack’s steady 47 provided crucial support.

Due to their outstanding 162 runs partnership, Ireland won the match by 3 wickets with 5 balls remaining.

8. Asghar Stanikzai & Samiullah Shinwari (AFG vs BAN, 2014) – 164 Runs Partnership

This 164 runs partnership against Bangladesh marked a significant moment in Afghanistan’s cricketing journey. 

Facing Bangladesh in Fatullah in 2014, Afghanistan were struggling at one stage but Asghar Stanikzai, with his calm head, played a responsible innings of 90*, while Samiullah Shinwari provided the aggression with a fiery 81. 

Their 164-run partnership guided Afghanistan to a memorable 32-run victory, sending shockwaves through the cricketing world and announcing their arrival on the international stage.

7. Craig McMillan & Brendon McCullum (NZ vs AUS, 2007) – 166 Runs Partnership

The iconic Seddon Park in Hamilton witnessed a nail-biting encounter between New Zealand and Australia in 2007. 

Chasing a formidable 347, the Black Caps were struggling at 121/5 when Craig McMillan and Brendon McCullum came together. 

McMillan, known for his power hitting, anchored the innings with a solid 117, while McCullum provided the late-order fireworks with a blistering 86. 

Their 166-run partnership brought New Zealand a memorable victory. They won the match by just 1 wicket and 3 balls remaining, leaving the crowd in a frenzy.

6. Michael Hussey & Brad Haddin (AUS vs WI, 2006) – 165 Runs Partnership

This partnership proved that experience and grit can overcome raw power. In Kuala Lumpur in 2006, Australia faced a potent West Indies bowling attack after losing quick wickets.

Michael Hussey, known for his composure, held the fort with a composed 109*, while Brad Haddin provided valuable support with a determined 70. 

Their 165 runs partnership took Australia to a decent total of 272/6, but West Indies wont the match by 3 wickets with 16 balls remaining.

5. Shehan Jayasuriya & Dasun Shanaka (SL vs PAK, 2019) – 177 Runs Partnership

A pulsating contest between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Karachi in 2019 witnessed a remarkable sixth wicket stand. Chasing a challenging 306 runs target, Sri Lanka looked down and out at 85/5. 

However, Shehan Jayasuriya and the rising star Dasun Shanaka launched a spirited fightback. Jayasuriya, with his trademark elegant strokes, crafted a masterful 96, while Shanaka provided late-innings fireworks with a belligerent 68. 

Their 177-run partnership brought Sri Lanka to the brink of victory, but they ultimately lost the match by 67 runs.

4. Tatenda Taibu & Stuart Matsikenyeri (ZIM vs SA, 2000) – 188 Runs Partnership

Tatenda Taibu and Stuart Matsikenyeri made a magnificent 188 runs partnership against South Africa in Benoni in 2000. 

Chasing a mammoth 296, Zimbabwe started poorly, losing wickets in clumps. However, Taibu and Matsikenyeri steadied the ship with a dogged display of resistance. 

Taibu compiled a patient 103, while Matsikenyeri provided the attacking impetus with a fiery 86. Their partnership brought Zimbabwe agonizingly close to victory, falling short by just 45 runs in a memorable encounter.

3. Alex Carey & Glenn Maxwell (AUS vs ENG, 2020) – 212 Runs Partnership

In a high scoring encounter at Old Trafford in 2020, Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell conjured up a magical sixth wicket partnership that kept Australia’s hopes alive against England. 

Chasing a mammoth 303, Australia were struggling at 150/5 when Carey and Maxwell stepped onto the scene. 

They began cautiously, building a solid foundation before launching a ferocious assault in the latter overs.

Carey played a measured innings of 106, while Maxwell exploded with a belligerent 108, peppering the boundaries with his trademark power hitting.

Due to their 212 runs partnership, Australia won the match by 3 wickets and 2 balls remaining.

2. Mahela Jayawardene & MS Dhoni (Asia XI vs Africa XI, 2007) – 218 Runs Partnership

The legendary duo of Mahela Jayawardene and MS Dhoni combined for an epic sixth wicket stand in an exhibition match between Asia XI and Africa XI in Chennai in 2007. 

Asia XI were struggling at 102/5 when Jayawardene and Dhoni joined forces. Their partnership was a masterclass in calculated aggression and smart running between the wickets. 

Jayawardene played the anchor role with a classy 107, while Dhoni unleashed his characteristic late-order flourish with a blistering 139. 

Their 218 runs stand powered Asia XI to a thrilling 13-run victory, showcasing their individual brilliance and incredible batting chemistry.

1. Grant Elliott & Luke Ronchi (NZ vs SL, 2015) – 267 Runs Partnership

Grant Elliott and Luke Ronchi made the highest 6th wicket partnership in ODI cricket history against Sri Lanka in Dunedin in 2015. 

While batting first, New Zealand were tottering at 159/5 when the duo came together. They launched a stunning counter-attack, smashing boundaries and rotating the strike with remarkable composure. 

Elliott anchored the innings with a composed 104, while Ronchi provided the fireworks with a swashbuckling 170. 

Their phenomenal partnership of 267 runs, the highest ever in the sixth wicket in ODIs, helped New Zealand to set a huge target of 361. 

In reply, Sri Lanka only managed to score 252 runs and New Zealand comfortably won the match by 108 runs.

List of All the Highest 6th Wicket Partnerships in ODI

Sr. No.	Partners	Runs	Team	Opposition	Ground	Match Date
1	Grant Elliott , Luke Ronchi	267*	New Zealand	v Sri Lanka	Dunedin	23-Jan-15
2	Mahela Jayawardene, MS Dhoni	218	Asia XI	v Africa XI	Chennai	10-Jun-07
3	Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell	212	Australia	v England	Manchester	16-Sep-20
4	Tatenda Taibu, Stuart Matsikenyeri	188	Zimbabwe	v South Africa	Benoni	8-Nov-09
5	Shehan Jayasuriya, Dasun Shanaka	177	Sri Lanka	v Pakistan	Karachi	30-Sep-19
6	Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin	165	Australia	v West Indies	Kuala Lumpur	18-Sep-06
7	Craig McMillan, Brendon McCullum	165	New Zealand	v Australia	Hamilton	20-Feb-07
8	Asghar Afghan, Samiullah Shinwari	164	Afghanistan	v Bangladesh	Fatullah	1-Mar-14
9	Kevin O'Brien , Alex Cusack	162	Ireland	v England	Bengaluru	2-Mar-11
10	Maurice Odumbe Alpesh Vadher	161	Kenya	v Sri Lanka	Southampton	30-May-99
11	AT Rayudu, STR Binny	160	India	v Zimbabwe	Harare	10-Jul-15
12	LPC Silva, CK Kapugedera	159	Sri Lanka	v West Indies	Port of Spain	10-Apr-08
13	Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni	158	India	v Zimbabwe	Harare	4-Sep-05
14	AT Carey, C Green	158	Australia	v New Zealand	Cairns	6-Sep-22
15	RB Richardson, PJL Dujon	154	West Indies	v Pakistan	Sharjah	21-Oct-91
16	LMP Simmons, DJG Sammy	154	West Indies	v Ireland	Nelson	16-Feb-15
17	H Klaasen, M Jansen	151	South Africa	v England	Wankhede	21-Oct-23
18	HH Pandya, RA Jadeja	150*	India	v Australia	Canberra	2-Dec-20
19	MP Vaughan, GO Jones	150	England	v Zimbabwe	Bulawayo	5-Dec-04
20	Fawad Alam, Sohaib Maqsood	147	Pakistan	v Sri Lanka	Hambantota	23-Aug-14
21	MEK Hussey, SR Watson	145*	Australia	v ICC World XI	Melbourne (Docklands)	9-Oct-05
22	D Ramdin, KA Pollard	145	West Indies	v Bangladesh	St George's	20-Aug-14
23	Imran Khan, Shahid Mahboob	144	Pakistan	v Sri Lanka	Leeds	16-Jun-83
24	JDP Oram, BB McCullum	137*	New Zealand	v Australia	Perth	28-Jan-07
25	WJ Cronje, SM Pollock	137	South Africa	v Zimbabwe	Johannesburg	31-Jan-97
26	MJ Clarke, MEK Hussey	136*	Australia	v New Zealand	Auckland	26-Feb-05
27	C Campher, GH Dockrell	136	Ireland	v Scotland	Bulawayo	21-Jun-23
28	V Aravind, Asif Khan	135	U.A.E.	v Nepal	Kirtipur	16-Mar-23
29	IH Romaine, LOB Cann	134*	Bermuda	v Scotland	Nairobi (Ruaraka)	5-Feb-07
30	GJ Maxwell, AT Carey	134	Australia	v Pakistan	Dubai (DSC)	29-Mar-19
31	YK Pathan, SS Tiwary	133*	India	v New Zealand	Bengaluru	7-Dec-10
32	MS Atapattu, RP Arnold	133	Sri Lanka	v India	Vadodara	12-Nov-05
33	RS Bopara, JC Buttler	133	England	v Sri Lanka	Lord's	31-May-14
34	R Dravid, M Kaif	132*	India	v Pakistan	Lahore	21-Mar-04
35	A Ranatunga, RS Kalpage	132	Sri Lanka	v India	Hyderabad (Deccan)	18-Feb-94
36	JDS Neesham, C de Grandhomme	132	New Zealand	v Pakistan	Birmingham	26-Jun-19
37	TM Dilshan, RP Arnold	131*	Sri Lanka	v India	Ahmedabad	6-Nov-05
38	MV Boucher, JM Kemp	131	South Africa	v Pakistan	Mohali	27-Oct-06
39	EC Joyce, GC Wilson	131	Ireland	v U.A.E.	ICCA Dubai	11-Jan-18
40	KJ Wadsworth, BE Congdon	130	New Zealand	v Australia	Christchurch	31-Mar-74
41	HM Nicholls, TD Astle	130	New Zealand	v West Indies	Christchurch	23-Dec-17
42	JM Vince, L Gregory	129	England	v Pakistan	Birmingham	13-Jul-21
43	Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah	128	Bangladesh	v Afghanistan	Abu Dhabi	23-Sep-18
44	MS Dhoni, RA Jadeja	127*	India	v New Zealand	Hamilton	28-Jan-14
45	HE van der Dussen, AL Phehlukwayo	127*	South Africa	v Pakistan	Durban	22-Jan-19
46	M Azharuddin, AK Sharma	127	India	v New Zealand	Vadodara	17-Dec-88
47	TT Samaraweera, AD Mathews	127	Sri Lanka	v New Zealand	Colombo (RPS)	8-Sep-09
48	Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi	127	Afghanistan	v West Indies	Lucknow	11-Nov-19
49	DL Haynes, DL Murray	126	West Indies	v Australia	St John's	22-Feb-78
50	MR Marsh, GJ Maxwell	126	Australia	v England	Manchester	11-Sep-20
51	JWA Taylor, JC Buttler	125	England	v India	Perth	30-Jan-15
52	Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran	124*	Afghanistan	v U.A.E.	Harare	20-Mar-18
53	CD McMillan, CZ Harris	124	New Zealand	v South Africa	Adelaide	6-Dec-97
54	Mohammad Rizwan, Imad Wasim	124	Pakistan	v Zimbabwe	Harare	1-Oct-15
55	Al Sahariar, Khaled Mashud	123*	Bangladesh	v West Indies	Dhaka	8-Oct-99
56	S Ramesh, RR Singh	123	India	v Australia	Colombo (SSC)	28-Aug-99
57	NJ Astle, SB Styris	122*	New Zealand	v West Indies	Port of Spain	12-Jun-02
58	KR Rutherford, CZ Harris	122	New Zealand	v England	Christchurch	9-Feb-91
59	CL Cairns, CZ Harris	122	New Zealand	v India	Nairobi (Gym)	15-Oct-00
60	JM Kemp, SM Pollock	122	Africa XI	v Asia XI	Chennai	10-Jun-07
61	JV Coney, RJ Hadlee	121	New Zealand	v England	Adelaide	29-Jan-83
62	Yuvraj Singh, M Kaif	121	India	v England	Lord's	13-Jul-02
63	PW Borren, AF Buurman	121	Netherlands	v Canada	Toronto	3-Jul-07
64	SPD Smith, MS Wade	121	Australia	v South Africa	Melbourne	21-Nov-14
65	KP Pietersen, GO Jones	120	England	v Zimbabwe	Harare	1-Dec-04
66	JDP Oram, BB McCullum	120	New Zealand	v England	Adelaide	23-Jan-07
67	SB Styris, NL McCullum	120	New Zealand	v Pakistan	Auckland	5-Feb-11
68	Misbah-ul-Haq, Shahid Afridi	120	Pakistan	v West Indies	Providence	14-Jul-13

Data Source: ESPN Cricinfo