Highest Scoring Rates & 50+ Runs Opening Partnerships in ODI World Cup

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.

MJ Guptill and BB McCullum (New Zealand)

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 (New Zealand) – 2nd time

    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.

V Sehwag and SR Tendulkar (India)

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.

V Sehwag and SR Tendulkar (India) – 2nd time