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