Unstoppable duos in ODI cricket: 6 opening partnerships that left bowlers clueless
Authored By Umang Bafna
Published: May 01, 2025, 14:30 IST | Updated: May 01, 2025, 14:30 IST
Opening partnerships often set the tone of batting in ODI cricket. Let's delve into the Top 6 opening partnerships in ODI cricket. Sports Photos
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1. John Campbell and Shai Hope - 365 runs vs Ireland
John Campbell and Shai Hope stitched a historic 365-run partnership for the West Indies against Ireland on May 5, 2019 at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. Setting the record for the highest-ever stand in ODI cricket.
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2. Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq (304 runs vs Zimbabwe)
Pakistan's opening duo of Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq piled up 304 runs against Zimbabwe on July 20, 2018 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, marking the first 300+ stand in Pakistan’s ODI history.
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3. Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das (292 runs vs Zimbabwe)
Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das, the Bangladesh opening pair, dazzled with a 292-run stand against Zimbabwe at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
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4. Sanath Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga (286 runs vs England)
Leeds saw a 286-run opening stand by Sri Lankan opening batters Sanath Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga against England on 1 July 2006.
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5. Travis Head and David Warner (284 runs vs Pakistan)
Australia's David Warner and Travis Head spearheaded Pakistan by recording a 284-run stand for the first wicket at the Adelaide Oval.
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6. Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla (282 runs vs Bangladesh)
Proteas batters Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla remained unbeaten with a 282-run stand for South Africa against Bangladesh at the Diamond Oval, Kimberley, chasing down the target comfortably.
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1. John Campbell and Shai Hope - 365 runs vs Ireland
John Campbell and Shai Hope stitched a historic 365-run partnership for the West Indies against Ireland on May 5, 2019 at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. Setting the record for the highest-ever stand in ODI cricket.
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2. Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq (304 runs vs Zimbabwe)
Pakistan's opening duo of Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq piled up 304 runs against Zimbabwe on July 20, 2018 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, marking the first 300+ stand in Pakistan’s ODI history.
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3. Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das (292 runs vs Zimbabwe)
Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das, the Bangladesh opening pair, dazzled with a 292-run stand against Zimbabwe at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
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4. Sanath Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga (286 runs vs England)
Leeds saw a 286-run opening stand by Sri Lankan opening batters Sanath Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga against England on 1 July 2006.
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5. Travis Head and David Warner (284 runs vs Pakistan)
Australia's David Warner and Travis Head spearheaded Pakistan by recording a 284-run stand for the first wicket at the Adelaide Oval.
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6. Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla (282 runs vs Bangladesh)
Proteas batters Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla remained unbeaten with a 282-run stand for South Africa against Bangladesh at the Diamond Oval, Kimberley, chasing down the target comfortably.
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