The record for the highest partnership in IPL history is held by AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli, who put together a massive 229-run stand for the 2nd wicket against the Gujarat Lions on May 14, 2016. This iconic partnership remains one of the greatest batting displays in IPL history.
Interestingly, the same duo also holds the second-highest partnership, scoring 215 runs for the 2nd wicket against the Mumbai Indians on May 10, 2015. Their consistency and explosive batting made them one of the most dangerous pairs in IPL history.
These record-breaking partnerships not only helped their team dominate matches but also set new benchmarks for batting excellence in the league.
Here is the list of all Highest Partnership in IPL history:
| # | Players | Runs | Wicket | Against | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| 229 | 2nd | Gujarat Lions | May 14, 2016 |
| 2 |
| 215 | 2nd | Mumbai Indians | May 10, 2015 |
| 3 |
| 210 | 1st | Chennai Super Kings | May 10, 2024 |
| 4 |
| 210 | 1st | Kolkata Knight Riders | May 18, 2022 |
| 5 |
| 206 | 2nd | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | May 17, 2011 |
| 6 |
| 205 | 1st | Delhi Capitals | May 18, 2025 |
| 7 |
| 204 | 2nd | Delhi Capitals | May 17, 2012 |
| 8 |
| 189 | 2nd | Deccan Chargers | May 10, 2012 |
| 9 |
| 185 | 1st | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mar 31, 2019 |
| 10 |
| 184 | 1st | Gujarat Lions | Apr 07, 2017 |
| 11 |
| 183 | 1st | Rajasthan Royals | Sep 27, 2020 |
| 12 |
| 182 | 1st | Sunrisers Hyderabad | May 01, 2022 |
| 13 |
| 181 | 1st | Rajasthan Royals | Apr 22, 2021 |
| 14 |
| 181 | 1st | Punjab Kings | Oct 04, 2020 |
| 15 |
| 176 | 2nd | Delhi Capitals | May 10, 2018 |
| 16 |
| 172 | 1st | Sunrisers Hyderabad | May 18, 2023 |
| 17 |
| 171 | 1st | Punjab Kings | Apr 12, 2025 |
| 18 |
| 167 | 1st | Lucknow Super Giants | May 08, 2024 |
| 19 |
| 167 | 1st | Pune Warriors India | Apr 23, 2013 |
| 20 |
| 167 | 2nd | Kolkata Knight Riders | May 12, 2012 |
| 21 |
| 166 | 1st | Gujarat Titans | Apr 28, 2025 |
| 22 |
| 166 | 2nd | Gujarat Titans | Apr 28, 2024 |
| 23 |
| 165 | 3rd | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Apr 12, 2022 |
| 24 |
| 163 | 1st | Rajasthan Royals | May 20, 2012 |
| 25 |
| 160 | 1st | Punjab Kings | Oct 08, 2020 |
| 26 |
| 159 | 1st | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | May 28, 2011 |
| 27 |
| 158 | 2nd | Rising Pune Supergiant | Apr 26, 2017 |
| 28 |
| 157 | 3rd | Pune Warriors India | May 01, 2012 |
| 29 |
| 157 | 2nd | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Apr 12, 2016 |
| 30 |
| 155 | 1st | Mumbai Indians | Apr 27, 2008 |
| 31 |
| 155 | 1st | Delhi Capitals | Apr 22, 2022 |
| 32 |
| 155 | 2nd | Rising Pune Supergiant | Apr 22, 2016 |
| 33 |
| 154 | 2nd | Mumbai Indians | Apr 23, 2015 |
| 34 |
| 152 | 3rd | Rajasthan Royals | Apr 03, 2010 |
| 35 |
| 152 | 2nd | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | May 27, 2025 |
| 36 |
| 152 | 3rd | Mumbai Indians | Oct 25, 2020 |
| 37 |
| 152 | 2nd | Rajasthan Royals | Apr 15, 2011 |
| 38 |
| 151 | 1st | Mumbai Indians | Apr 21, 2013 |
| 39 |
| 151 | 1st | Mumbai Indians | Nov 03, 2020 |
| 40 |
| 150 | 2nd | Sunrisers Hyderabad | May 02, 2021 |
| 41 |
| 148 | 1st | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mar 29, 2026 |
| 42 |
| 148 | 2nd | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Apr 06, 2024 |
| 43 |
| 148 | 3rd | Mumbai Indians | May 18, 2013 |
| 44 |
| 148 | 1st | Mumbai Indians | Apr 02, 2023 |
| 45 |
| 147 | 1st | Punjab Kings | May 18, 2016 |
| 46 |
| 147 | 2nd | Sunrisers Hyderabad | May 15, 2023 |
| 47 |
| 146 | 1st | Punjab Kings | Apr 23, 2011 |
| 48 |
| 145 | 3rd | Delhi Capitals | Apr 24, 2012 |
| 49 |
| 144 | 4th | Sunrisers Hyderabad | May 04, 2019 |
| 50 |
| 144 | 1st | Chennai Super Kings | Apr 19, 2015 |
| 51 |
| 144 | 2nd | Rajasthan Royals | May 11, 2022 |
| 52 |
| 143 | 2nd | Gujarat Lions | May 04, 2017 |
| 53 |
| 143 | 4th | Sunrisers Hyderabad | May 06, 2024 |
| 54 |
| 142 | 3rd | Mumbai Indians | Mar 25, 2010 |
| 55 |
| 142 | 1st | Lucknow Super Giants | May 07, 2023 |
| 56 |
| 141 | 1st | Delhi Capitals | May 20, 2023 |
| 57 |
| 140 | 3rd | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | May 09, 2023 |
| 58 |
| 140 | 2nd | Mumbai Indians | May 21, 2013 |
| 59 |
| 140 | 1st | Mumbai Indians | May 21, 2023 |
| 60 |
| 140 | 3rd | Rajasthan Royals | Oct 22, 2020 |
| 61 |
| 139 | 1st | Kolkata Knight Riders | Apr 30, 2017 |
| 62 |
| 139 | 1st | Punjab Kings | Apr 10, 2013 |
| 63 |
| 138 | 1st | Punjab Kings | Apr 26, 2024 |
| 64 |
| 138 | 2nd | Mumbai Indians | May 26, 2023 |
| 65 |
| 138 | 2nd | Sunrisers Hyderabad | May 07, 2023 |
| 66 |
| 138 | 1st | Chennai Super Kings | Apr 10, 2021 |
| 67 |
| 137 | 2nd | Kolkata Knight Riders | Apr 13, 2010 |
| 68 |
| 137 | 2nd | Punjab Kings | Apr 25, 2016 |
| 69 |
| 137 | 1st | Gujarat Lions | Apr 21, 2016 |
| 70 |
| 137 | 1st | Punjab Kings | Apr 20, 2023 |
| 71 |
| 137 | 2nd | Rajasthan Royals | May 04, 2011 |
| 72 |
| 136 | 2nd | Chennai Super Kings | May 27, 2012 |
| 73 |
| 136 | 1st | Deccan Chargers | Apr 16, 2011 |
| 74 |
| 136 | 2nd | Delhi Capitals | Apr 19, 2017 |
| 75 |
| 136 | 2nd | Punjab Kings | May 14, 2013 |