Highest 8th Wicket Partnership in Test Cricket

Cricket has witnessed many memorable moments throughout its history. One such aspect that adds excitement to the game is partnerships between batsmen. 

Partnerships in Test cricket are of utmost importance, serving as the backbone of a team’s success in the longest format of the game. 

It’s not only about hitting big shots but also about being smart and patient. The longer the partnership, the better it is for the team.

These collaborations between batsmen play a pivotal role in shaping the course of a match and achieving competitive advantages and the significance of forming partnerships with the lower middle order in Test cricket cannot be overstated. 

This collaboration between batsmen, usually positioned from six to eight in the batting order, plays a crucial role in shaping the team’s performance and success in the longest format of the game.

Highest 8th Wicket Partnership in Test Cricket | Top 10

Here are the top 10 highest 8th wicket partnerships in Test cricket:

10- Sean Williams, Donald Tiripano (187 runs) – Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 10-Mar-21:

In March 2021, Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams and Donald Tiripano exhibited resilience and skill, forming a partnership of 187 runs against Afghanistan. 

Williams and Tiripano’s partnership guided Zimbabwe to 365 in their second innings. Williams’ 151 and Tiripano’s 95 were vital contributions.

Despite the remarkable partnership, Zimbabwe could not save the match lost by 6 wickets.

9- Shane Dowrich, Jason Holder (212 runs) – West Indies vs Zimbabwe, 29-Oct-17:

West Indies witnessed a memorable partnership in October 2017 when Shane Dowrich and Jason Holder combined for a partnership of 212 runs against Zimbabwe. 

Dowrich and Holder’s partnership lifted West Indies to 448. Dowrich’s 103 and Holder’s 110 were key innings. The match ended in a draw, showcasing the resilience of the West Indies.

8- Tom Graveney, John Murray (217 runs) – England vs West Indies, 18-Aug-66:

In August 1966, Tom Graveney and John Murray displayed exceptional batting skills, forming a partnership of 217 runs against the West Indies. Their contribution remains etched in the annals of English cricket.

Graveney and Murray’s partnership guided England to 527. Graveney’s 165 and Murray’s 112 were crucial contributions. Because of their efforts, England won the Test by an innings and 34 runs.

7- Virat Kohli, Jayant Yadav (241 runs) – India vs England, 08-Dec-16:

India’s dynamic duo, Virat Kohli and Jayant Yadav, made a significant impact in December 2016 with their partnership of 241 runs against England. This collaboration underlined the resilience and depth in India’s batting lineup.

Kohli and Yadav’s partnership lifted India to 631. Kohli’s exceptional 235 and Yadav’s crucial 104 showcased their batting prowess. India won the Test convincingly, with this partnership playing a key role.

6- Michael Joseph Hartigan, Clem Hill (243 runs) – Australia vs England, 10-Jan-08:

Australia witnessed a stellar performance in January 2008 when Michael Joseph Hartigan and Clem Hill collaborated for a 243-run partnership against England. 

Hartigan and Hill’s partnership propelled Australia to 506. Hartigan scored 116, while Hill contributed an essential 160. Due to this partnership, Australi won the match by 45 runs.

5- Les Ames, Gubby Allen (246 runs) – England vs New Zealand, 27-Jun-31:

Back in June 1931, Les Ames and Gubby Allen created history with their 8th wicket partnership of 246 runs against New Zealand. Their contribution played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the match.

Ames and Allen’s partnership took England to 454. Ames scored 120, while Allen contributed a crucial 122. The test match ended in a draw.

4- Nathan Astle, Adam Parore (253 runs) – New Zealand vs Australia, 30-Nov-01:

In November 2001, Nathan Astle and Adam Parore displayed a remarkable partnership against Australia, amassing 253 runs. 

Astle and Parore turned the tables, taking New Zealand to 534/-9d. Astle’s brilliant 156 and Parore’s 84 demonstrated their batting prowess. Despite their efforts, the Test ended in a draw.

3- Stephen Fleming, James Franklin (256 runs) – New Zealand vs South Africa, 27-Apr-06:

New Zealand witnessed a memorable 8th wicket partnership when Stephen Fleming and James Franklin combined forces to score 256 runs against South Africa in April 2006. 

Fleming and Franklin’s partnership lifted New Zealand to a respectable total of 593/8d. Fleming scored 262, and Franklin contributed a crucial 122.

The match ended in a draw, with this partnership being a crucial factor in determining the result.

2- Wasim Akram, Saqlain Mushtaq (313 runs) – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 17-Oct-96:

During a Test match against Zimbabwe in October 1996, Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq exhibited their all-round prowess, amassing 313 runs. This partnership is a testament to Pakistan’s cricketing legacy.

Akram and Saqlain not only rescued Pakistan but propelled them to a commanding 553. Akram’s brilliant 257 and Saqlain’s 79 showcased their all-round prowess.

The match ended in a draw.

1- Jonathan Trott, Stuart Broad (332 runs) – England vs Pakistan, 26-Aug-10:

In August 2010, Jonathan Trott and Stuart Broad showcased resilience and skill against Pakistan, contributing an impressive 332 runs. Their partnership not only frustrated the opposition but also stands as the highest 8th wicket partnership in Test cricket.

Trott and Broad displayed exceptional resilience, steering England to a commanding total of 446. Trott contributed 184, while Broad’s remarkable 169 not outplayed a pivotal role.

This partnership significantly influenced the match, helping England secure an easy victory by an innings and 225 runs.

List Highest 8th Wicket Partnerships in Test Cricket History

Sr. No.	Partners	Runs	Team	Opposition	Match Date
1	Jonathan Trott, Stuart Broad	332	England	v Pakistan	26-Aug-10
2	Wasim Akram, Saqlain Mushtaq	313	Pakistan	v Zimbabwe	17-Oct-96
3	Stephen Fleming, James Franklin	256	New Zealand	v South Africa	27-Apr-06
4	Nathan Astle, Adam Parore	253	New Zealand	v Australia	30-Nov-01
5	Les Ames, Gubby Allen	246	England	v New Zealand	27-Jun-31
6	Michael Joseph Hartigan, Clem Hill	243	Australia	v England	10-Jan-08
7	Virat Kohli, JayantYadav	241	India	v England	8-Dec-16
8	Tom Graveney, John Murray	217	England	v West Indies	18-Aug-66
9	Shane Dowrich, Jason Holder	212	West Indies	v Zimbabwe	29-Oct-17
10	Sean Williams, Donald Tiripano	187	Zimbabwe	v Afghanistan	10-Mar-21
11	CE Pellew, JM Gregory	173	Australia	v England	31-Dec-20
12	DPMD Jayawardene, WPUJC Vaas	170	Sri Lanka	v South Africa	4-Aug-04
13	Abid Ali, Nauman Ali	169	Pakistan	v Zimbabwe	7-May-21
14	R Illingworth, P Lever	168	England	v India	5-Aug-71
15	HH Streak, AM Blignaut	168	Zimbabwe	v West Indies	4-Nov-03
16	M Azharuddin, A Kumble	161	India	v South Africa	27-Nov-96
17	GJ Bonnor, SP Jones	154	Australia	v England	14 Mar 1885
18	CW Wright, HR Bromley-Davenport	154	England	v South Africa	2 Mar 1896
19	D Tallon, RR Lindwall	154	Australia	v England	1-Jan-47
20	ND McKenzie, SM Pollock	150	South Africa	v Sri Lanka	20-Jan-01
21	G Kirsten, M Zondeki	150	South Africa	v England	21-Aug-03
22	AD Mathews, HMRKB Herath	149	Sri Lanka	v England	20-Jun-14
23	MV Boucher, SM Pollock	148	South Africa	v Zimbabwe	11-Nov-99
24	JC Adams, FA Rose	148	West Indies	v Zimbabwe	24-Mar-00
25	BM McMillan, L Klusener	147*	South Africa	v India	2-Jan-97
26	TT Samaraweera, UDU Chandana	146	Sri Lanka	v Zimbabwe	12-Jan-02
27	JH Kallis, MV Boucher	146	South Africa	v West Indies	2-Jan-04
28	Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz	144*	Bangladesh	v Zimbabwe	11-Nov-18
29	R Dravid, J Srinath	144	India	v New Zealand	2-Jan-99
30	CL Cairns, DJ Nash	144	New Zealand	v Zimbabwe	19-Sep-00
31	RG Nadkarni, FM Engineer	143	India	v New Zealand	27-Feb-65
32	RWV Robins, H Verity	138	England	v India	25-Jul-36
33	R Benaud, IWG Johnson	137	Australia	v West Indies	11-Jun-55
34	DJ Nash, DL Vettori	137	New Zealand	v India	26-Dec-98
35	BE Congdon, RS Cunis	136	New Zealand	v West Indies	9-Mar-72
36	ND McKenzie, N Boje	136	South Africa	v New Zealand	30-Nov-00
37	AC Gilchrist, B Lee	135	Australia	v New Zealand	8-Nov-01
38	GS Ballance, B Mavuta	135	Zimbabwe	v West Indies	4-Feb-23
39	Hanif Mohammad, Asif Iqbal	130	Pakistan	v England	27-Jul-67
40	PAJ DeFreitas, D Gough	130	England	v New Zealand	30-Jun-94
41	SR Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh	129	India	v Australia	2-Jan-08
42	RJ Shastri, SMH Kirmani	128	India	v England	23-Dec-81
43	M Kaif, A Kumble	128	India	v England	1-Mar-06
44	SMH Kirmani, KD Ghavri	127	India	v Australia	3-Nov-79
45	DJ Cullinan, L Klusener	127	South Africa	v India	16-Jan-97
46	SP Fleming, DL Vettori	125	New Zealand	v Pakistan	19-Dec-03
47	AW Nourse, EA Halliwell	124	South Africa	v Australia	11-Oct-02
48	EH Hendren, H Larwood	124	England	v Australia	30-Nov-28
49	IVA Richards, KD Boyce	124	West Indies	v India	11-Dec-74
50	G Kirsten, PL Symcox	124	South Africa	v Pakistan	24-Oct-97
51	SMH Kirmani, S Madan Lal	122	India	v Pakistan	3-Jan-83
52	DCS Compton, AV Bedser	121	England	v Australia	8-Jul-48
53	R Dravid, Sarandeep Singh	120*	India	v West Indies	11-Apr-02

Data Source: ESPN Cricinfo

FAQs

Q: What is the highest 8th wicket partnership in the test?

A: The highest 8th wicket partnership in Test cricket history stands at 332 runs, achieved by England’s Ian Bell and Stuart Broad against Pakistan at Lord’s in 2010.

Q: Who has the longest 9th wicket partnership in the test?

A: The record for the longest 9th wicket partnership in Test cricket belongs to Mark Boucher and Pat Symcox of South Africa with 195 runs against Pakistan at Johannesburg in 1998. 

Q: What is the highest partnership in test history?

A: The highest partnership in Test cricket history goes to the legendary Sri Lankan duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene with a mammoth 624 runs against South Africa at Colombo SSC in 2006.

Q: Who has the highest 10th wicket partnership test?

A: The highest 10th wicket partnership in Test cricket belongs to Joe Root and James Anderson of England with 198 runs against India at Nottingham in 2014.

Q: What is the highest partnership in 4th wicket?

A: The highest 4th wicket partnership in Test cricket belongs to Mohammad Azharuddin and Ajay Jadeja of India with 275* runs against Zimbabwe at Cuttack in 1998.