Top 10 Highest Partnerships in T20 Cricket

When cricket records come up, the focus often falls on leading run-scorers or wicket-takers. Yet, one record that deserves attention is the highest partnership for any wicket, especially in the fast-paced T20 format. In this shorter game, strong partnerships can define the outcome more than individual brilliance alone. Teams like Japan and Scotland, usually under the radar in longer formats, have showcased remarkable skills here.

Below is a list of the top 10 highest partnerships in T20 International cricket history, updated for 2026.

Top 10 Highest T20 Partnerships

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

Memorable Partnerships

1. Japan’s Record Breakers: L Yamamoto-Lake & K Kadowaki Fleming

In February 2024, Japan’s opening pair set the highest ever T20 partnership with an unbeaten 258 runs against China at Mong Kok. Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming scored 109 not out from 53 balls with 11 sixes, while Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake remained unbeaten on 134 off 68 balls hitting 12 sixes. Their stand remains unmatched in T20 history.

2. England’s Powerhouse: Jos Buttler & Harry Brook

At Southampton in July 2026, Jos Buttler and Harry Brook smashed a 233-run partnership against India. Buttler made 131 from 64 balls, and Brook supported with 95 not out off 45 deliveries, demolishing India’s bowling and pushing England to a massive 257 for 3.

3. Afghanistan’s Explosive Openers: Usman Ghani & Hazratullah Zazai

Back in 2019 in Dehradun, Afghanistan’s duo blasted 236 runs against Ireland. Hazratullah Zazai remained not out on 162 off 62 balls including 16 sixes, while Usman Ghani contributed 73. This effort secured an 84-run victory and ranks among the highest T20 partnerships.

4. Indian Duo Dominates: Tilak Varma & Sanju Samson

During India’s tour of South Africa in November 2024, Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson compiled an unbeaten 210-run stand for the second wicket. Varma’s 120 off 47 balls paired with Samson’s 109 off 56 propelled India to a commanding win by 135 runs.

5. Australian Giants: D’Arcy Short & Aaron Finch

July 2018 saw Aaron Finch score a record-breaking 172 runs in a T20I, as he and D’Arcy Short added 223 runs against Zimbabwe in Harare. Finch’s knock, with a 226 strike rate, remains the highest individual T20I score.

Other Noteworthy Partnerships

Pakistan’s Rizwan & Azam have two entries: 203* against England in 2022 and 197 against South Africa in 2021, showcasing their dominance as a pair with over 3300 runs together in T20Is.
Scotland’s George Munsey & Kyle Coetzer crafted a 200-run stand versus Netherlands in 2019.
Gibraltar’s BA Pai & Louis Bruce and Czech Republic’s Dylan Steyn & Sabawoon Davizi both recorded big first-wicket partnerships in 2022 against Bulgaria.
Germany’s Musaddiq Ahmed & Ben Kohler-Cadmore managed 238 runs for the first wicket against Austria in 2026.
Singapore’s Manpreet Singh & G Gune held a 208-run unbeaten partnership for the fourth wicket in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who holds the highest partnership in T20? The Japanese duo L Yamamoto-Lake and K Kadowaki-Fleming with an unbeaten 258 runs.
Has any team scored 300+ in T20? Yes, three teams have surpassed 300 runs in T20 matches.
Who has scored 150 or more in T20 Internationals? AJ Finch, Hazratullah Zazai, and YSD Seneveratne are among those who reached 150+ runs in T20Is.
Which team holds the highest partnership record? Japan currently holds this record in T20 International cricket.

Top 10 Highest Partnerships in T20 Cricket (2026 Update)