Top 10 Highest Partnerships in T20 Cricket (Updated 2026)

In T20 cricket, partnerships between batsmen can often determine the outcome of a match. While many focus on individual records like highest run scorers or leading wicket-takers, the highest partnerships hold equal significance, especially in the shorter format where every ball counts. Teams from emerging cricket nations such as Japan and Scotland have also made their mark alongside traditional powerhouses.

Top 10 Highest Partnerships in T20 Internationals

• Rank: 1Partners: L Yamamoto-Lake, K Kadowaki-FlemingRuns: 258*Wicket: 1stTeam: JapanOpposition: ChinaGround: Mong KokMatch Date: 15 Feb 2024
• Rank: 2Partners: Musaddiq Ahmed, B Kohler-CadmoreRuns: 238Wicket: 1stTeam: GermanyOpposition: AustriaGround: KrefeldMatch Date: 1 May 2026
• Rank: 3Partners: Usman Ghani, Hazratullah ZazaiRuns: 236Wicket: 1stTeam: AfghanistanOpposition: IrelandGround: DehradunMatch Date: 23 Feb 2019
• Rank: 4Partners: JC Buttler, HC BrookRuns: 233Wicket: 2ndTeam: EnglandOpposition: IndiaGround: SouthamptonMatch Date: 11 Jul 2026
• Rank: 5Partners: DJM Short, AJ FinchRuns: 223Wicket: 1stTeam: AustraliaOpposition: ZimbabweGround: HarareMatch Date: 3 Jul 2018
• Rank: 6Partners: Dylan Steyn, S DaviziRuns: 220Wicket: 1stTeam: Czech RepublicOpposition: BulgariaGround: MarsaMatch Date: 12 May 2022
• Rank: 7Partners: BA Pai, L BruceRuns: 213*Wicket: 1stTeam: GibraltarOpposition: BulgariaGround: MarsaMatch Date: 13 May 2022
• Rank: 8Partners: NT Tilak Varma, SV SamsonRuns: 210*Wicket: 2ndTeam: IndiaOpposition: South AfricaGround: JohannesburgMatch Date: 15 Nov 2024
• Rank: 9Partners: Manpreet Singh, G GuneRuns: 208*Wicket: 4thTeam: SingaporeOpposition: IndonesiaGround: SingaporeMatch Date: 25 Jun 2026
• Rank: 10Partners: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar AzamRuns: 203*Wicket: 1stTeam: PakistanOpposition: EnglandGround: KarachiMatch Date: 22 Sep 2022

Highlights of Some Key Partnerships

Mohammad Rizwan & Babar Azam | Pakistan | 203* vs England (September 2022)

This Pakistani opening pair played an unbeaten 203-run stand in the second T20I against England. Rizwan scored 88 runs off 51 balls, while Babar Azam contributed 110 runs from 66 deliveries. Together, they have amassed 3300 partnership runs over 73 innings, making them one of the most successful duos in T20 internationals.

Tilak Varma & Sanju Samson | India | 210* vs South Africa (November 2024)

In Johannesburg, this Indian pair forged a strong second-wicket partnership of 210 unbeaten runs. Samson smashed 109 runs off 56 balls including nine sixes, while Varma blasted an unbeaten 120 from 47 balls. Their effort led India to a commanding 135-run victory.

D’Arcy Short & Aaron Finch | Australia | 223 vs Zimbabwe (July 2018)

Australia’s duo dominated the Zimbabwe attack with a 223-run first-wicket partnership. Finch’s incredible 172 runs in 76 balls still stands as the highest individual score in T20 internationals. Short supported with 46 runs, helping Australia win by 105 runs.

Jos Buttler & Harry Brook | England | 233 vs India (July 2026)

During the fifth T20I at Southampton, Buttler and Brook combined for 233 runs. Buttler struck 131 runs off 64 balls, while Brook remained unbeaten on 95. England set a massive total of 257 for 3.

L Yamamoto-Lake & K Kadowaki-Fleming | Japan | 258* vs China (February 2024)

The Japanese openers created history with the highest-ever T20 partnership, scoring an unbeaten 258 runs. Yamamoto-Lake scored 134 not out, while Kadowaki-Fleming added 109. This partnership remains unmatched in T20 international cricket.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who holds the highest partnership in T20 cricket? The Japanese pair L Yamamoto-Lake and K Kadowaki-Fleming with an unbeaten 258 runs.
• Has any team scored over 300 in T20? Yes, three teams have surpassed the 300-run mark in T20 matches.
• Which players have scored 150 or more in T20 internationals? AJ Finch, Hazratullah Zazai, and YSD Seneveratne are among those who have reached this milestone.
• Which team has the highest partnership record? Japan holds the record for the highest partnership in T20 internationals.