- October 5, 2023
Partnerships hold the key to success in every cricket match. A good partnership can lead a team towards a big score or victory. There are many partnership records in cricketing history. The longest partnership is a crucial one to steady any match but the fastest partnership is the crashing one for the opponent. When two batters on the pitch start hard-hitting opponent bowlers there is nothing to do but watch what cricket is going to offer. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the quickest 30+ delivery partnerships in ODI World Cup history.
Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum (New Zealand)
Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum (Photo Source: Twitter)
Partnership Rate (PR): 14.65
Runs Scored: 105
Balls Faced: 43
Venue: Wellington
Date: 20th February 2015
Opposition: England
The year was 2015, and New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum combined to create fireworks at Wellington. Their partnership was electric, with a partnership rate (PR) of 14.65 – an astounding scoring rate. McCullum’s explosive style combined with Guptill’s elegance left England stunned as they piled up 105 runs in just 43 deliveries, setting a blazing record in World Cup history.
Mark Boucher and Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
Mark Boucher and Jacques Kallis (Photo Source: Twitter)
Partnership Rate (PR): 14.61
Runs Scored: 134 not out
Balls Faced: 55
Venue: Basseterre
Date: 16th March 2007
Opposition: Netherlands
In the 2007 World Cup, South African duo Mark Boucher and Jacques Kallis exhibited their batting brilliance against the Netherlands. Their partnership was a masterclass, amassing an unbeaten 134 runs in just 55 deliveries. This partnership showcased their dominance and resilience, leaving their opposition in awe.
Wavell Hinds and Brian Lara (West Indies)
Wavell Hinds and Brian Lara (Photo Source: Twitter)
Partnership Rate (PR): 14.23
Runs Scored: 102
Balls Faced: 43
Venue: Centurion
Date: 23rd February 2003
Opposition: Canada
Back in 2003, Wavell Hinds and Brian Lara joined forces against Canada in Centurion. Their partnership saw the ball dispatched to all corners of the ground, accumulating 102 runs in just 43 deliveries. It was a captivating display of batting prowess that left cricket enthusiasts around the world in sheer amazement.
Mark Boucher and Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa)
Mark Boucher and Herschelle Gibbs (Photo Source: Twitter)
Partnership Rate (PR): 13.94
Runs Scored: 86
Balls Faced: 37
Venue: St George’s
Date: 10th April 2007
Opposition: West Indies
The 2007 World Cup was indeed a spectacle for quick partnerships. Mark Boucher and Herschelle Gibbs added to the excitement with their partnership against the West Indies. Scoring 86 runs in just 37 deliveries, they exhibited an impeccable understanding of each other’s game, ensuring South Africa’s dominance in that match.
David Miller and Rilee Rossouw (South Africa)
David Miller and Rilee Rossouw (Photo Source: Twitter)
Partnership Rate (PR): 12.94
Runs Scored: 110 not out
Balls Faced: 51
Venue: Canberra
Date: 3rd March 2015
Opposition: Ireland
The South African duo of David Miller and Rilee Rossouw displayed a power-packed performance against Ireland in 2015. Their partnership was nothing short of extraordinary, smashing 110 runs in just 51 deliveries. This record-breaking partnership ensured South Africa’s dominance and etched their names in the history books.
These partnerships showcase the breathtaking beauty of the game and remind us why we love cricket. These records may someday be broken, but the memories of these astonishing partnerships will forever remain etched in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts around the globe.
