How thrilling is partnership in ODI cricket? It can lead a team to victory besides it can lead to a huge unbeatable score. While batting in the pitch partnership is everything except it one end will not push much further to the team. In a crucial moment there are slow partnerships to steady the team also there are some huge smashing dashing partnerships that happen within very few balls. Today, we delve into the intriguing statistics of the highest scoring rates and 50+ runs-opening partnerships in the ODI World Cup history.
Partnership Average: 14.65
Run Rate: 105 runs in 43 balls
Wickets: 1
Innings: 2
Opposition: England
Ground: Wellington
MJ Guptill and BB McCullum, the explosive Kiwi pair, created fireworks during their opening partnerships. Their remarkable partnership average of 14.65 speaks volumes about their ability to provide a blazing start to the innings. In a memorable match against England, they scored a breathtaking 105 runs in just 43 balls. This extraordinary display of power-hitting left the opposition in awe and the crowd on the edge of their seats.
MJ Guptill and BB McCullum (Photo Source: Twitter)
Partnership Average: 11.51
Run Rate: 71 runs in 37 balls
Wickets: 1
Innings: 2
Opposition: South Africa
Ground: Auckland
On another occasion, Guptill and McCullum demonstrated their consistency with an average partnership score of 11.51. Facing South Africa in Auckland, they managed to score 71 runs in just 37 balls. Their swift scoring and fearless approach made them a formidable opening duo in the ODI World Cup history.
Partnership Average: 9.35
Run Rate: 53 runs in 34 balls
Wickets: 1
Innings: 2
Opposition: Pakistan
Ground: Centurion
The Indian cricketing legends, Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar, formed a partnership that cricket fans will never forget. With an average partnership score of 9.35, they displayed their class against arch-rivals Pakistan by scoring 53 runs in just 34 balls at Centurion. Their ability to dominate the bowlers right from the start was a sight to behold.
Partnership Average: 9.20
Run Rate: 69 runs in 45 balls
Wickets: 1
Innings: 2
Opposition: Netherlands
Ground: Delhi
Sehwag and Tendulkar continued to mesmerize the cricketing world with their remarkable partnership average of 9.20. Their memorable performance against the Netherlands in Delhi, where they scored 69 runs in 45 balls, showcased their adaptability and skill on different pitches and against varied opposition.
Partnership Average: 9.08
Run Rate: 53 runs in 35 balls
Wickets: 1
Innings: 2
Opposition: Afghanistan
Ground: Napier
Guptill and McCullum, once again, demonstrated their prowess with a partnership average of 9.08. Facing Afghanistan in Napier, they scored 53 runs in just 35 balls, proving that their dynamic partnership was a force to be reckoned with, regardless of the opposition.
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