Most 100 Partnership in ODI
Scoring a big total in any format of cricket is impossible without at least one or two strong partnerships. Building these partnerships requires trust and the ability to play to each other’s strengths.
When two batters come together and score over 100 runs, there is a good chance that their partnership can win a match for their team. It provides a rock-solid foundation, allowing the lower order to bat with freedom and confidence and ultimately turn the tide toward victory.
Most Hundred Partnerships in ODI | Top 10
Here are the top 10 most 100 partnerships in ODI Cricket History:
10. Marvan Atapattu and Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)
This opening pair from Sri Lanka dominated ODI cricket in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
They batted together for 11 years, from 1996 to 2007, and amassed a total of 5462 runs in 114 innings, with 14 century partnerships. Their highest partnership was 237 runs, which came against Australia in 2003.
9. Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
This long standing New Zealand middle order partnership flourished between 2010 and 2019.
Both Taylor and Williamson are elegant and technically correct right-handed batsmen. They are known for their ability to build substantial innings and rotate the strike effectively.
Their understanding of each other’s game and their complementary styles made them a formidable force in the middle overs.
In 69 innings together, they scored 3812 runs, with 14 century partnerships. Their highest partnership was 206 runs, which came against England in 2015.
8. Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy (England)
This English opening pair has been a force to be reckoned with in recent years. Batting together between 2015 and 2022, they amassed 3009 runs in 54 innings, with 14 century partnerships.
Both Bairstow and Roy are aggressive right-handed batsmen who are not afraid to take on the bowling from the very first over. They are known for their powerful hitting and ability to score boundaries at a rapid pace.
They helped the team win the 2019 Cricket World Cup and have been instrumental in many other victories. Their exciting brand of cricket and attacking approach have won them fans all over the world.
7. Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
Another highly successful Sri Lankan opening pair, Jayawardene and Sangakkara were teammates for 15 years, from 2000 to 2015. During this time, they scored a total of 5969 runs in 149 innings, with 15 century partnerships.
They were known for their ability to rotate the strike, build partnerships, and accelerate when necessary. Their understanding of each other’s game was exceptional, and they could adapt their batting according to the situation of the match.
6. Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes (West Indies)
This opening pair from the West Indies dominated ODI cricket in the 1980s and early 1990s. They were known for their ability to build partnerships and bat throughout the innings, putting immense pressure on the opposition bowlers.
They batted together for 12 years, from 1979 to 1991, and amassed a total of 5206 runs in 103 innings, with an impressive 15 century partnership.
The Greenidge-Haynes partnership was a key factor in the West Indies’ dominance in ODI cricket during their era. They helped the team win the 1979 and 1983 Cricket World Cups.
5. Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden (Australia)
The Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden partnership is one of the most destructive opening partnerships in ODI cricket history.
They were both world-class batsmen who were able to dominate bowling attacks all over the world. They had a great understanding of each other’s game, and they were always a threat to the opposition.
The pair batted together for Australia between 2000 and 2008, and during that time they scored 5409 runs in 117 innings, with 16 century partnerships.
The Gilchrist-Hayden partnership was a key factor in Australia’s success in ODI cricket in the 2000s.
4. Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma (India)
The Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma partnership is one of the most successful opening partnerships in ODI cricket history.
The pair have been batting together for India since 2011, and during that time they have scored 5193 runs in 117 innings, with 18 century partnerships.
They are both aggressive batsmen who like to take the attack to the opposition, and they have a great understanding of each other’s game.
The Dhawan-Sharma partnership has been a key factor in India’s success in ODI cricket in recent years.
3. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (India)
The Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma partnership is one of the most exciting in ODI cricket today. The pair have been batting together for India since 2010, and during that time they have scored 5259 runs in 93 innings, with 18 century partnerships.
Kohli and Sharma are both world-class batsmen who are capable of scoring big runs and they have a great understanding of each other’s game.
They are also able to adapt their game to different situations, and they are always a threat to the opposition.
The Kohli-Sharma partnership has been a key factor in India’s success in ODI cricket in recent years.
2. Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
The Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara were a highly successful pair in ODI cricket.Â
They batted together for Sri Lanka between 2000 and 2015, and during that time they scored 5475 runs in 108 innings, with 20 century partnerships.
Dilshan and Sangakkara were both world-class batsmen who were able to dominate bowling attacks all over the world. T
hey were both aggressive batsmen who liked to take the attack to the opposition, and they had a great understanding of each other’s game.
The Dilshan-Sangakkara partnership was a key factor in Sri Lanka’s success in ODI cricket in the 2000s and early 2010s.
1. Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar (India)
The Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar partnership is the most successful partnership in ODI cricket history.
Ganguly and Tendulkar were a dominant force in ODI cricket for over a decade. They were both technically sound batsmen with the ability to score big runs, and they had a great understanding of each other’s game. They were also able to adapt their game to different situations, and they were always a threat to the opposition.
The Ganguly-Tendulkar partnership was a golden era for Indian cricket. The pair helped India to win many matches and tournaments.
Their achievements will never be forgotten. The pair batted together for India between 1992 and 2007, and during that time they amassed a staggering 8227 runs in 176 innings, with 26 century partnerships.
List of All the Century Partnerships in ODI Cricket History
| Sr. No. | Partners | Span | Inns | Runs | 100+ Partnerships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 1992-2007 | 176 | 8227 | 26 |
| 2 | Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 2000-2015 | 108 | 5475 | 20 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (IND) | 2010-2023 | 93 | 5259 | 18 |
| 4 | Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma (IND) | 2011-2022 | 117 | 5193 | 18 |
| 5 | Adam Gilchrist, Mathew Hayden (AUS) | 2000-2008 | 117 | 5409 | 16 |
| 6 | Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes (WI) | 1979-1991 | 103 | 5206 | 15 |
| 7 | Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 2000-2015 | 149 | 5969 | 15 |
| 8 | Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy (ENG) | 2015-2022 | 54 | 3009 | 14 |
| 9 | Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson (NZ) | 2010-2019 | 69 | 3812 | 14 |
| 10 | Marvan Atapattu, Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | 1996-2007 | 144 | 5462 | 14 |
| 11 | EJG Morgan, JE Root (ENG) | 2013-2021 | 77 | 3336 | 13 |
| 12 | V Sehwag, SR Tendulkar (IND) | 2001-2012 | 114 | 4387 | 13 |
| 13 | HM Amla, AB de Villiers (SA) | 2008-2018 | 45 | 3111 | 12 |
| 14 | AJ Finch, DA Warner (AUS) | 2014-2022 | 80 | 3788 | 12 |
| 15 | A Flower, GW Flower (ZIM) | 1992-2003 | 88 | 3942 | 12 |
| 16 | MJ Clarke, RT Ponting (AUS) | 2003-2011 | 57 | 2719 | 11 |
| 17 | HH Gibbs, GC Smith (SA) | 2002-2009 | 84 | 3607 | 11 |
| 18 | R Dravid, SC Ganguly (IND) | 1996-2007 | 87 | 4332 | 11 |
| 19 | HM Amla, Q de Kock (SA) | 2013-2019 | 95 | 4300 | 11 |
| 20 | R Dravid, SR Tendulkar (IND) | 1996-2009 | 98 | 4117 | 11 |
| 21 | Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq (PAK) | 2017-2023 | 40 | 2486 | 10 |
| 22 | S Dhawan, V Kohli (IND) | 2011-2022 | 60 | 3430 | 10 |
| 23 | MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh (IND) | 2005-2017 | 66 | 3103 | 10 |
| 24 | ML Hayden, RT Ponting (AUS) | 2001-2008 | 73 | 3514 | 10 |
| 25 | A Jadeja, SR Tendulkar (IND) | 1992-2000 | 41 | 2111 | 9 |
| 26 | HM Amla, F du Plessis (SA) | 2011-2019 | 42 | 2434 | 9 |
| 27 | HH Gibbs, G Kirsten (SA) | 1996-2003 | 68 | 2906 | 9 |
| 28 | HH Gibbs, JH Kallis (SA) | 1997-2010 | 69 | 3166 | 9 |
| 29 | MS Dhoni, SK Raina (IND) | 2005-2018 | 73 | 3585 | 9 |
| 30 | TM Dilshan, WU Tharanga (SL) | 2005-2015 | 77 | 3367 | 9 |
| 31 | DL Haynes, RB Richardson (WI) | 1984-1994 | 103 | 3908 | 9 |
| 32 | NJ Astle, SP Fleming (NZ) | 1995-2007 | 118 | 3814 | 9 |
| 33 | R Dravid, M Kaif (IND) | 2002-2006 | 44 | 1960 | 8 |
| 34 | MJ Guptill, LRPL Taylor (NZ) | 2009-2020 | 45 | 2179 | 8 |
| 35 | A Balbirnie, PR Stirling (IRE) | 2010-2023 | 49 | 2106 | 8 |
| 36 | MA Taylor, ME Waugh (AUS) | 1992-1997 | 55 | 2580 | 8 |
| 37 | DR Martyn, RT Ponting (AUS) | 1998-2006 | 62 | 3015 | 8 |
| 38 | MJ Guptill, BB McCullum (NZ) | 2009-2016 | 64 | 2737 | 8 |
| 39 | M Azharuddin, SR Tendulkar (IND) | 1989-2000 | 78 | 3514 | 8 |
| 40 | AC Gilchrist, RT Ponting (AUS) | 1997-2008 | 80 | 3558 | 8 |
| 41 | DC Boon, GR Marsh (AUS) | 1986-1992 | 96 | 3807 | 8 |
| 42 | AC Gilchrist, ME Waugh (AUS) | 1997-2002 | 97 | 3992 | 8 |
| 43 | Inzamam-ul-Haq, Yousuf Youhana (PAK) | 1998-2007 | 99 | 4082 | 8 |
| 44 | PA de Silva, A Ranatunga (SL) | 1984-1999 | 105 | 3802 | 8 |
| 45 | NJ Astle, RG Twose (NZ) | 1995-2001 | 21 | 1431 | 7 |
| 46 | S Dhawan, AM Rahane (IND) | 2013-2018 | 24 | 1574 | 7 |
| 47 | JE Root, JJ Roy (ENG) | 2015-2022 | 30 | 1677 | 7 |
| 48 | AR Border, GR Marsh (AUS) | 1986-1992 | 32 | 1682 | 7 |
| 49 | G Gambhir, V Kohli (IND) | 2008-2013 | 35 | 2000 | 7 |
| 50 | CG Greenidge, IVA Richards (WI) | 1975-1991 | 37 | 1838 | 7 |
| 51 | Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman (PAK) | 2017-2023 | 37 | 2006 | 7 |
| 52 | AB de Villiers, GC Smith (SA) | 2005-2013 | 42 | 2278 | 7 |
| 53 | V Kohli, SK Raina (IND) | 2008-2018 | 43 | 2238 | 7 |
| 54 | DL Haynes, IVA Richards (WI) | 1978-1991 | 51 | 2409 | 7 |
| 55 | MJ Clarke, MEK Hussey (AUS) | 2005-2012 | 53 | 2334 | 7 |
| 56 | DM Jones, GR Marsh (AUS) | 1986-1992 | 55 | 2646 | 7 |
| 57 | Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq (PAK) | 2017-2023 | 60 | 2497 | 7 |
| 58 | ADR Campbell, A Flower (ZIM) | 1992-2003 | 60 | 2114 | 7 |
| 59 | AB de Villiers, JP Duminy (SA) | 2007-2017 | 61 | 2658 | 7 |
| 60 | SC Ganguly, V Sehwag (IND) | 2001-2007 | 62 | 2481 | 7 |
| 61 | MS Atapattu, KC Sangakkara (SL) | 2000-2007 | 64 | 2780 | 7 |
| 62 | ST Jayasuriya, KC Sangakkara (SL) | 2000-2009 | 69 | 2293 | 7 |
| 63 | MJ Guptill, KS Williamson (NZ) | 2010-2022 | 70 | 3067 | 7 |
| 64 | H Masakadza, BRM Taylor (ZIM) | 2005-2019 | 70 | 2454 | 7 |
| 65 | Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 2007-2023 | 97 | 3545 | 7 |
| 66 | TM Head, DA Warner (AUS) | 2016-2023 | 23 | 1589 | 6 |
| 67 | T Bavuma, Q de Kock (SA) | 2016-2023 | 26 | 1544 | 6 |
| 68 | SS Iyer, V Kohli (IND) | 2019-2023 | 26 | 1406 | 6 |
| 69 | TM Dilshan, HDRL Thirimanne (SL) | 2013-2015 | 27 | 1416 | 6 |
| 70 | TWM Latham, LRPL Taylor (NZ) | 2012-2022 | 32 | 1770 | 6 |
| 71 | V Kohli, AM Rahane (IND) | 2011-2018 | 33 | 1717 | 6 |
| 72 | Q de Kock, F du Plessis (SA) | 2013-2019 | 45 | 2322 | 6 |
| 73 | MS Atapattu, PA de Silva (SL) | 1992-2003 | 48 | 1970 | 6 |
| 74 | DC Boon, DM Jones (AUS) | 1985-1994 | 49 | 2263 | 6 |
| 75 | S Chanderpaul, RR Sarwan (WI) | 2001-2011 | 49 | 2498 | 6 |
| 76 | Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saleem Malik (PAK) | 1992-1999 | 52 | 1896 | 6 |
| 77 | CH Gayle, WW Hinds (WI) | 1999-2006 | 54 | 2185 | 6 |
| 78 | S Chanderpaul, CH Gayle (WI) | 1999-2010 | 64 | 2824 | 6 |
| 79 | RT Ponting, ME Waugh (AUS) | 1995-2002 | 65 | 3033 | 6 |
| 80 | PA de Silva, AP Gurusinha (SL) | 1986-1996 | 65 | 2246 | 6 |
| 81 | WTS Porterfield, PR Stirling (IRE) | 2009-2022 | 90 | 3211 | 6 |
| 82 | ST Jayasuriya, RS Kaluwitharana (SL) | 1993-2004 | 112 | 3352 | 6 |
| 83 | KL Rahul, RG Sharma (IND) | 2017-2023 | 16 | 1253 | 5 |
| 84 | MS Dhoni, SR Tendulkar (IND) | 2005-2012 | 19 | 928 | 5 |
| 85 | KC Sangakkara, HDRL Thirimanne (SL) | 2012-2015 | 22 | 1181 | 5 |
| 86 | RG Sharma, Shubman Gill (IND) | 2019-2023 | 23 | 1525 | 5 |
| 87 | AM Rahane, RG Sharma (IND) | 2013-2018 | 24 | 1137 | 5 |
| 88 | BB McCullum, JD Ryder (NZ) | 2008-2014 | 25 | 1228 | 5 |
| 89 | IR Bell, IJL Trott (ENG) | 2010-2013 | 28 | 1320 | 5 |
| 90 | WJ Cronje, G Kirsten (SA) | 1994-2000 | 30 | 1445 | 5 |
| 91 | RB Richardson, PV Simmons (WI) | 1987-1996 | 31 | 1223 | 5 |
| 92 | N Hussain, NV Knight (ENG) | 1997-2003 | 33 | 1497 | 5 |
| 93 | AD Hales, JE Root (ENG) | 2014-2019 | 33 | 1869 | 5 |
| 94 | AB de Villiers, DA Miller (SA) | 2010-2018 | 33 | 1364 | 5 |
| 95 | Mohammad Yousuf, Shoaib Malik (PAK) | 2005-2010 | 33 | 1549 | 5 |
| 96 | AJ Finch, SPD Smith (AUS) | 2014-2022 | 34 | 1636 | 5 |
| 97 | Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan (PAK) | 2002-2015 | 34 | 1476 | 5 |
| 98 | Younis Khan, Yousuf Youhana (PAK) | 2000-2005 | 36 | 1625 | 5 |
| 99 | HH Dippenaar, JH Kallis (SA) | 1999-2006 | 38 | 1638 | 5 |
| 100 | Soumya Sarkar, Tamim Iqbal (BAN) | 2015-2023 | 42 | 1705 | 5 |
Data Source: ESPN Cricinfo
